121 Switchback Rd

Orcas Island, WA 98245

$985,000
Price
2
Beds
3,281 Sq. Ft.
$300 / Sq. Ft.
3,281
Sq. Ft.
$300
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By Compass
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Description

Enjoy serene beauty + marine views of Orcas from this exquisite 2 bed home in a premier, well-maintained neighborhood. This modern west facing home offers 3,200+ sq ft of elegance and flexibilty w/ two levels of living areas. Relax on the wrap around decks or in the spacious main floor primary w/ cozy fireplace & marine views of Eastsound to Vancouver BC! Additionally, the main level boasts vaulted ceilings, wet bar, an updated, bright kitchen w/ eating area, massive window wall, formal living &...Enjoy serene beauty + marine views of Orcas from this exquisite 2 bed home in a premier, well-maintained neighborhood. This modern west facing home offers 3,200+ sq ft of elegance and flexibilty w/ two levels of living areas. Relax on the wrap around decks or in the spacious main floor primary w/ cozy fireplace & marine views of Eastsound to Vancouver BC! Additionally, the main level boasts vaulted ceilings, wet bar, an updated, bright kitchen w/ eating area, massive window wall, formal living & family room, utility and fireplace. The lower level offers privacy w/ a separate entrance, large bedroom and bonus room w/ fireplace, full bath, office/den + workshop. Recent upgrades include new roof, two heat pumps, deck work + flooring upgrades.

Property Details for 121 Switchback Road

Community Name
Rosario
School District
Orcas Island
View
Partial, Sound, Strait
Number of Assigned Spaces
0
Total Covered Parking
0
Entry Date
10-08-2025
Energy Source
Electric,Propane,Wood
Sewer
Septic Tank
LISTING UPDATED: 11/06/2025 06:36 PM

Property Details for 121 Switchback Road

StatusActive
MLS #2440278
Days on Market58
Cumulative Days on Market158
Taxes$7,108 / year
HOA Fees$165 / quarter
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1992
Lot Size0.77 AC / 33,437 SF
CountySan Juan County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

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Building Information for 121 Switchback Road

Stories-Year Built1992Building Size-Lot Size0.77 AC / 33,437 SF

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$5,515 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,867

Property Taxes

$592

HOA Dues

$55

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Property Information for 121 Switchback Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Deck, High Speed Internet, Propane
  • Area: 901 - Orcas
  • Elementary School: Orcas Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Orcas Isl Mid
  • High School: Orcas Isl High
  • Community Features: CCRs, Trail(s)
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Olga Road to Lindsay Way, take a left and go up the hill. Lindsay Way will turn left after you past Tall Trees Rd on the right. Follow Lindsay until you see Switchback Lane. Take Switchback. 1st house
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Home Owner Dues Include: Common Area Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • Association Phone: 360-376-4165
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Parking Type: Driveway Parking, Off Street
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Baths Lower: 1
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 1
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 1
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 2
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble, Slate, Carpet
  • Basement: Finished
  • Features: Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Fireplace (Primary Bedroom), French Doors, Jetted Tub, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wet Bar, Wine/Beverage Refrigerator
  • Water Heater Location: Utility Room
  • Room and Floor: Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Main, Dining Room-Main, Living Room-Main, Family Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Utility Room-Main, Extra Fin Room-Lower, Bedroom-Lower, Den/Office-Lower, Bathroom Full-Lower, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Half-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Entry Hall, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Dining Room, Living Room, Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room, Extra Fin Room, Bedroom, Den/Office, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Half
  • Number Of Showers: 2
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Community
  • Power Company: OPALCO
  • Sewer Company: Private Septic
  • Water Company: Washington Water
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Propane, Wood
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: Level,Partial Slope
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Public Records
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1992
  • Photos Count: 35
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Paved
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 173023013000
  • Calculated Square Footage: 3281
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 3281
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 3281.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Irrigation Comments: n/a
  • SerialU: Northwest contemporary
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 121 Switchback Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2440278

$985,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/08/2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2440278

$985,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 121 Switchback Road

Taxable ValueLand$235,950Additions$981,300Total$1,217,250
Tax Record2024$1,916 ($160 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt4,509 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt3,281 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,228 SqFtUnfinished Basement Area2,053 SqFtStories1Lot Size33,541 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1992CountySAN JUANAPN173023-013-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 121 Switchback Road

This home is within Orcas Island School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Orcas Island Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Orcas Island Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Orcas Island High School
Public - 9 to 12
Orcas Island Montessori Public
Public - 1 to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Orcas Island Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Orcas Island Middle School
Public6 to 8

Orcas Island High School
Public9 to 12

Orcas Island Montessori Public
Public1 to 3

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More information about 121 Switchback Road, Orcas Island, WA 98245

121 Switchback Road is a single family home for sale in Orcas Island, WA 98245. This property was listed for sale on October 8, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $985,000. This listing's school district is Orcas Island School District. Nearby schools include Orcas Island Elementary School, Orcas Island Middle School and Orcas Island High School. 121 Switchback Road is a 2-bed, 3-bath, 3,281 sqft single family home built in 1992.

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