Perched above the water on a dramatic Orcas Village shoreline, this reimagined coastal retreat feels like a place you arrive—and instantly exhale. With 345± ft of waterfront and sweeping views across Cayou Channel, the home is immersed in light, movement, and the quiet rhythm of the sea. Inside, floor-to-ceiling windows bring the outside in, creating the sensation of floating above the water. The 3,411± sf layout is both refined and deeply comfortable, with mirrored primary suites, spa-like baths, warm wood-burning fireplaces, and spaces designed for both gathering and retreat. Every detail has been thoughtfully elevated, blending modern design with a calming, grounded energy. Step outside to launch a kayak, wander to the nearby ferry and village, or simply stay still and watch the horizon shift. Rarely does a home balance beauty, ease, and feeling so effortlessly—this is island living at its most captivating.
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Listed by: Windermere RE San Juan Islands
Price cut: $26K (4/23)
$2,899,000
8256 Orcas Road, Orcas Island, WA 98245
5beds
3,411sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
0.88 Acres Lot
$2,726,700 Zestimate®
$850/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mirrored primary suitesWarm wood-burning fireplacesSpa-like baths
- 134 days |
- 720 |
- 50 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gregory King,
Windermere RE San Juan Islands,
Sybil Mager,
Windermere RE San Juan Islands
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2459755
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Den office
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Wood
Cooling
- 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,411
- Total interior livable area: 3,411 sqft
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Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Pantry, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wine/Beverage Refrigerator
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Sea, Sound
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Sea,Sound
- Waterfront features: Medium Bank, Sound, Strait
- Frontage length: Waterfront Ft: 345+/-
Lot
- Size: 0.88 Acres
- Features: Drought Resistant Landscape, Deck, High Speed Internet
- Topography: Level,Sloped,Terraces
Details
- Parcel number: 262114005000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1975
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: OPALCO
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: ESWD
- Water: Community, Company: Orcas Landing
- Utilities for property: Ri Lte
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Orcas
Location
- Region: Eastsound
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $850/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,486,680
- Annual tax amount: $8,632
- Date on market: 8/14/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 289 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$2,726,700
$2.59M - $2.86M
$5,422/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/23/2026 | Price change | $2,899,000-0.9%$850/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2459755 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,925,000+134%$858/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2459755 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2024 | Sold | $1,250,000$366/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,633 -23.7% | $1,486,680 -29.8% |
| 2023 | $11,317 +6.6% | $2,117,510 +18% |
| 2022 | $10,619 | $1,795,140 |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | -- | -- |
| 2019 | -- | $1,233,880 +8.4% |
| 2018 | $7,594 | $1,138,120 +19.4% |
| 2017 | -- | $952,970 +5.9% |
| 2016 | $7,969 | $899,850 -7.5% |
| 2015 | $7,969 | $973,070 +0.6% |
| 2014 | $7,969 | $967,000 +6.7% |
| 2012 | $7,969 | $906,080 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $974,470 |
| 2007 | -- | $974,470 +23.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $791,110 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 98245
Nearby schools
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- 5/10Orcas Island Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 7.3 mi
- 5/10Orcas Island Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.3 mi
- 8/10Orcas Island High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.3 mi
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- San Juan County
- Orcas
- 98245
- 8256 Orcas Road
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