Dreamy Orcas Island estate offers tranquility, yet only minutes to Eastsound. Custom home with finishes of exceptional quality, such as metal tile roof, copper-wrapped rafter tails & in-floor radiant heat & cooling. Primary bedroom offers sweeping Bay & territorial views. Interior spaces with high ceilings & extensive wood detailing. Kitchen opens to great room for relaxed island living. 3 bedrooms, 2.75 bathrooms & additional unfinished space on the lower level. Located on Buck Mountain w/appx. 4.99 acres with madrona & cedar adding a feeling of privacy. Some of seller's plans, such as a large stone "waterfall" hardscape remain unfinished, yet it's easy to envision the dream. Private road leads to plenty of parking for guests.
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Listed by:
Carol A. Cattle,
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom,
Greg White,
Windermere RE Orcas Island
$1,650,000
279 Parker Reef Road, Orcas Island, WA 98245
3beds
4,258sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
4.99 Acres Lot
$1,594,800 Zestimate®
$388/sqft
$54/mo HOA
What's special
High ceilingsMetal tile roofCopper-wrapped rafter tails
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 16, 2025 at 05:03am
Offers reviewed: Aug 21
Listed by:
Carol A. Cattle,
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom,
Greg White,
Windermere RE Orcas Island
Source: NWMLS,MLS#: 2421511

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Radiant, Propane, See Remarks
Cooling
- Radiant
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Propane, Water Heater Location: Shop/basement
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Walk-In Pantry
- Flooring: Concrete, Slate, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Daylight,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, See Remarks, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,258
- Total interior livable area: 4,258 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), See Remarks, Sound, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Sound
Lot
- Size: 4.99 Acres
- Features: Secluded, Deck, Gated Entry, Outbuildings, Shop
- Topography: Level,Sloped,Terraces
- Residential vegetation: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 171823012000
- Zoning: SFR
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: See Remarks
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: No
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Northwest Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Metal,See Remarks,Tile
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: OPALCO
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: Septic
- Water: Community, See Remarks, Company: Well
- Utilities for property: Orcas Online
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: CCRs, Trail(s)
- Subdivision: Eastsound
HOA
- HOA fee: $647 annually
Location
- Region: Eastsound
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $388/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,329,400
- Annual tax amount: $10,665
- Offers reviewed: 08/21/2025
- Date on market: 8/14/2025
- Listing terms: Cash Out,Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Leased Equipment, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
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