279 Parker Reef Rd

Orcas Island, WA 98245

$1,275,000
Price
3
Beds
4,258 Sq. Ft.
$299 / Sq. Ft.
4,258
Sq. Ft.
$299
per Sq. Ft.
a view of a house with a yard
a house with trees in front of it
a view of balcony with wooden floor and a garden
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a view of a balcony with wooden floor
a view of a outdoor space
a front view of a building with a yard
a view of a patio with open kitchen
a view of a building with a street
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances kitchen island granite countertop a table chairs and a refrigerator
a kitchen that has a sink and a stove
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove and a refrigerator
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a view of an outdoor space
a view of an entryway door
a view of entryway and hall
a view of an empty room with windows
a front view of a house
a view of front door
a spacious bathroom with a granite countertop sink and a mirror
a bathroom with a tub shower and sink
a view of an empty room with a window
a room with furniture and window
a view of entryway with brick walls
a view of an empty room with a window
a bathroom with a sink a mirror and shower
a utility room with dryer and washer
an empty room with windows and ceiling fan
a view of a room with cabinets and window
a view of storage and utility room
a backyard of a house with barbeque oven table and chairs
a view of a back yard from a garden
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a view of lake and mountain
Listing provided courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, Windermere RE Orcas Island

Description

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....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.
  1. Listed by Carol A. Cattle • Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
  2. Listed by Greg White • Windermere RE Orcas Island

Property Details for 279 Parker Reef Road

Community Name
Eastsound
School District
Orcas Island
View
Mountain(s), See Remarks, Sound, Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
0
Total Covered Parking
0
Entry Date
08-15-2025
Energy Source
Propane,See Remarks
Sewer
Septic Tank
LISTING UPDATED: 11/11/2025 11:42 AM

Property Details for 279 Parker Reef Road

StatusActive
MLS #2421511
Days on Market132
Cumulative Days on Market132
Taxes$10,665 / year
HOA Fees$647 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built2000
Lot Size4.99 AC / 217,513 SF
CountySan Juan County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Whatcom; Windermere RE Orcas Island
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Building Information for 279 Parker Reef Road

Stories-Year Built2000Building Size-Lot Size4.99 AC / 217,513 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,243 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,300

Property Taxes

$889

HOA Dues

$54

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Property Information for 279 Parker Reef Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 17 - 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Deck, Gated Entry, Outbuildings, Shop
  • Area: 901 - Orcas
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Orcas Isl Mid
  • High School: Orcas Isl High
  • Community Features: CCRs, Trail(s)
  • Directions: From Eastsound, head EAST on Crescent Beach Dr to the stop sign to Buck Mnt. Road to Parker Reef Rd. Follow until it sharply turns & you see the Downwind Dr. sign. Gravel road, PLENTY OF PARKING!
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: false
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Home Owner Dues Include: Road Maintenance, Snow Removal
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Parking Type: Driveway Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 1
  • 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
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 1
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Concrete, Slate, Carpet
  • Basement: Daylight, Unfinished
  • Features: 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
  • Water Heater Location: Shop/basement
  • Room and Floor: Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Great Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Primary Bedroom-None, Utility Room-Main, Bathroom Full-None, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main, Bedroom-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Radiant
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, See Remarks
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Radiant
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Propane
  • Room List: Dining Room, Entry Hall, Great Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom
  • Number Of Showers: 2
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Log, Wood
  • Roof: Metal, See Remarks, Tile
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • Security Features: Security Gate
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Community, See Remarks
  • Power Company: OPALCO
  • Sewer Company: Septic
  • Water Company: Well
  • Power Production Type: Propane, See Remarks
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One and One Half
  • Lot Topography: Level,Sloped,Terraces
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: See Remarks
  • Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Secluded
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 171823012000
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 4258
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 3268
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 990
  • Vegetation: Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 4258.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Multi Family
Financing / Income and Expenses
  • Leased Equipment: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 279 Parker Reef Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 11, 2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2421511

$1,275,000—
Oct 4, 2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2421511

$1,325,000—
Sep 9, 2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2421511

$1,475,000—
Aug 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2421511

$1,650,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/11/2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2421511

$1,275,000
10/04/2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2421511

$1,325,000
09/09/2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2421511

$1,475,000
08/15/2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2421511

$1,650,000

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

Public Records for 279 Parker Reef Road

Taxable ValueLand$502,470Additions$1,336,220Total$1,838,690
Tax Record2024$12,441 ($1,037 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt5,248 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt4,258 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt990 SqFtStories1Lot Size217,364 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2000CountySAN JUANAPN171823-012-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 279 Parker Reef 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

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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More information about 279 Parker Reef Road, Orcas Island, WA 98245

279 Parker Reef Road is a single family home for sale in Orcas Island, WA 98245. This property was listed for sale on August 15, 2025 by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, it's currently listed at $1,275,000. 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. 279 Parker Reef Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 4,258 sqft single family home built in 2000.

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