Sold
Last Sold Price
253 sqft
241 Riddle Ln, Orcas Island, WA 98280
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.36 acresLot Size
2016Year Built
$1,403/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Unique and amazing one-of-a-kind cabin homestead on Orcas Island. This off-grid cabin 2.36 acre property offers privacy in a sustainable living environment. The homestead uses a roof water catchment system with 7500 gallons of storage. The bathroom is comprised of a composting toilet and the shower uses a grey water system. The home is powered by solar energy and heated with a wood stove. Multiple outbuildings and a guest studio with a wrap-around deck are situated to bask in the alders and hemlock...Unique and amazing one-of-a-kind cabin homestead on Orcas Island. This off-grid cabin 2.36 acre property offers privacy in a sustainable living environment. The homestead uses a roof water catchment system with 7500 gallons of storage. The bathroom is comprised of a composting toilet and the shower uses a grey water system. The home is powered by solar energy and heated with a wood stove. Multiple outbuildings and a guest studio with a wrap-around deck are situated to bask in the alders and hemlock firs. Solid construction by master carpenters and contractors. Large Wood shed and storage.
  • Listed by: Deborah J. Jones 360.376.2145 • Orcas Island Realty LLC
Listing closed: 03/23/2021 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 1717593

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Median sold price

$610,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Orcas Island, WA

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Location

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Property Information for 241 Riddle Lane

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,495 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Community Name: Orcas
  • School District: Orcas Island
  • View: Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 0
  • Total Covered Parking: 0
  • Entry Date: 01-16-2021
  • Energy Source: Propane,See Remarks,Solar (Unspecified),Wood
  • Sewer: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Lot Size: 2.36 AC / 102,801 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Deck, Fenced-Partially, Outbuildings, Propane
  • Area: 901 - Orcas
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: From ferry drive east on Kilebrew Lake rd. Right onto White Beach Rd. Right onto Guthrie Cove. Left onto Riddle Ln. Driveway on the left.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: false
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2021
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Type: Driveway Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 0
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 0
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 0
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Softwood
  • Features: Double Pane/Storm Window, Loft, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • New Construction: Under Construction
  • Room and Floor: Great Room-Main, Bonus Room-Split, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main
  • Appliances: See Remarks
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: on demand propane
  • Room List: Great Room, Bonus Room, Bathroom Three Quarter
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Metal
  • Appliances That Stay: See Remarks
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Stove/Free Standing
  • Water Source: Water Catchment System
  • Power Production Type: Propane, See Remarks, Solar (Unspecified), Wood
  • Utilities: Propane, See Remarks, Solar, Wood
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: Yes
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Zoning Remarks: R5
  • Lot Topography: Level,PartialSlope,Sloped
  • Estimated Completion Date: 2021-02-28
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: san juan county
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 2021
  • Photos Count: 20
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Dirt Road, Secluded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 102801
  • Lot Size Source: San Juan County
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 261342007000
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 253
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 253
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Brush, Garden Space, Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 253.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 241 Riddle Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 23, 2021

Sold

NWMLS #1717593

$355,000—
Mar 18, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1455503799

$355,000—
Feb 23, 2021

Pending

NWMLS #1717593

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/23/2021

Sold

NWMLS #1717593

$355,000
03/18/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1455503799

$355,000
02/23/2021

Pending

NWMLS #1717593

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Public Records for 241 Riddle Lane

Taxable ValueLand$186,770Additions$134,150Total$320,920
Tax Record2026$2,332 ($194 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt253 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt253 SqFtStories1Lot Size102,802 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2016CountySAN JUANAPN261342-007-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 241 Riddle Lane

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

Orcas Island Middle School
Public6 to 8

Orcas Island High School
Public9 to 12

Oasis K-12
PublicK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 241 Riddle Lane, Orcas Island, WA 98280
$355,000
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253
102,801
$125,000
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448,232
$125,000
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448,232
$145,000
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777,633
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275
296,644
$490,000
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3,092,760

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