Quintessential, Vintage Waterfront Island Estate Property. Over 800 feet of exceptionally private water frontage with readily accessible pebble cove beach. Secluded & sunny, this spectacular homestead boasts nearly 8 acres, gently sloping towards the expansive shoreline. You'll be met with views from almost all of the property. Vintage 2 bedroom cabin, a second "hideaway" cabin and a substantial shop. Waterfront is low to medium bank plus pebbled and sandy beaches. Old growth orchard. Expansive views across Rosario Straight with views of Lummi, Cypress and Sinclair Islands. The sky is the limit with this exceptional & timeless piece of Orcas Island history. Wonderful site to build. Owned by the same family since 1907. Doe Bay Water. Rock Island Fiber installed in the road!
Active
Listed by: True North Realty • Chantelle Hildreth
Price cut: $300K (5/30)
$2,595,000
557 Old Sentinel Road, Orcas Island, WA 98279
2beds
882sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1943
7.97 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$2,942/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Old growth orchardSecluded and sunny
- 458 days |
- 501 |
- 30 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chantelle Hildreth,
True North Realty,
Thomas L. Lavigne,
Windermere Real Estate Co.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2361579
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, See Remarks, Electric, Propane, Wood
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Refrigerator(s), Water Heater: Propane, Water Heater Location: Cabin mud room
Features
- Flooring: Softwood, Vinyl
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 882
- Total interior livable area: 882 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Ocean, Sea, Sound, Strait, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean,Sea,Sound,Strait
- Waterfront features: Low Bank, Medium Bank, Ocean Front, Saltwater, Sound
- Frontage length: Waterfront Ft: 801
Lot
- Size: 7.97 Acres
- Features: Dead End Street, Open Lot, Secluded, Value In Land, Barn, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Outbuildings, Propane, Shop
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Pasture, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 160112001000
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: No
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin,1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- Fixer
- Year built: 1943
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Orcas Power & Light Cooperative
- Sewer: None, Company: Septic Not Permitted - Status Unknown
- Water: Community, Company: Doe Bay Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Olga
Location
- Region: Olga
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,942/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,270,360
- Annual tax amount: $7,367
- Date on market: 4/16/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 460 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Leased Equipment, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Road surface type: Dirt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2026 | Price change | $2,595,000-10.4%$2,942/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Price change | $2,895,000-9.5%$3,282/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2361579 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,200,000$3,628/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2361579 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $158 +6.8% | $1,270,360 -1.8% |
| 2024 | $148 +5.4% | $1,294,020 +14.8% |
| 2023 | $140 | $1,126,890 +3.9% |
| 2022 | -- | $1,084,080 |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | -- | -- |
| 2019 | -- | $795,650 +8.8% |
| 2018 | -- | $731,200 +1% |
| 2017 | -- | $723,770 +0.7% |
| 2016 | -- | $718,640 -0.2% |
| 2015 | -- | $719,840 +12.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $640,450 -12.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $732,490 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $908,760 |
| 2007 | -- | $908,760 +5.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $864,830 |
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Neighborhood: 98279
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Orcas Island Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 7.3 mi
- 9/10Orcas Island Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.3 mi
- 9/10Orcas Island High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Orcas Elem
- Middle: Orcas Isl Mid
- High: Orcas Isl High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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