280 Dolphin Bay Rd

Orcas Island, WA 98245

$1,895,000
Price
3
Beds
2,099 Sq. Ft.
$903 / Sq. Ft.
2,099
Sq. Ft.
$903
per Sq. Ft.
a view of a house with a yard and potted plants
a view of backyard with barbeque grill and plants
a living room with fireplace furniture and a wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a kitchen with a sink a stove a refrigerator and a stove
a bedroom with a bed and a couch
a bedroom with furniture and wooden floor
a bedroom with a bed wooden floor and window
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a bedroom with two beds and wooden floor
a bathroom with a tub a sink and mirror
a view of house with a backyard
a lobby with furniture and a rug
a view of a living room and dining room
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a utility room with washer and dryer
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove and a wooden floors
a bedroom with a bed and a table
a view of a lake with a yard
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a big room with wooden floors and chandelier
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Description

Discover a rare opportunity to own 48 secluded acres of pristine Northwest beauty on iconic Orcas Island. This expansive property offers unmatched privacy, rich natural surroundings, and endless possibilities. Whether you envision a private retreat or a legacy estate, don't miss this offering. Towering evergreens, sun-drenched meadows, and gently rolling terrain provide the perfect canvas. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets, deer at dusk, eagles overhead, and the quiet rhythm of nature, just minutes from...Discover a rare opportunity to own 48 secluded acres of pristine Northwest beauty on iconic Orcas Island. This expansive property offers unmatched privacy, rich natural surroundings, and endless possibilities. Whether you envision a private retreat or a legacy estate, don't miss this offering. Towering evergreens, sun-drenched meadows, and gently rolling terrain provide the perfect canvas. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets, deer at dusk, eagles overhead, and the quiet rhythm of nature, just minutes from Eastsound village. The vintage farmhouse includes a daylight basement ADU with sweeping views—ideal for guests, rental income, or creative work. This is Orcas Island living at its best. See listing 2388652 for information on the full 108 acres!
  1. Listed by Rob Serviss • RE/MAX Elite

Property Details for 280 Dolphin Bay Road

Community Name
Eastsound
School District
Orcas Island
View
Mountain
Number of Assigned Spaces
3
Total Covered Parking
3
Entry Date
07-29-2025
Energy Source
Electric
Sewer
Septic Tank
LISTING UPDATED: 08/04/2025 03:12 PM

Property Details for 280 Dolphin Bay Road

StatusActive
MLS #2414061
Days on Market150
Cumulative Days on Market150
Taxes$9,877 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1962
Lot Size48.36 AC / 2,106,561 SF
CountySan Juan County

Location

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Building Information for 280 Dolphin Bay Road

Stories-Year Built1962Building Size-Lot Size48.36 AC / 2,106,561 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,187 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,364

Property Taxes

$823

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 280 Dolphin Bay Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Barn, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gated Entry, Green House, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, RV Parking, Shop
  • Area: 901 - Orcas
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Directions: GPS to Anacortes ferry terminal, reservations recommended. From the ferry terminal, GPS works great to get to the farmhouse.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Carport-Detached, Driveway Parking, Garage-Detached, RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Detached Carport, Driveway, Detached Garage, RV Parking
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • 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: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Features: Fireplace
  • Room and Floor: Bedroom-Main, Bathroom Full-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Ductless
  • Room List: Bedroom, Bathroom Full
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • Security Features: Partially Fenced, Security Gate
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Individual Well
  • Power Production Type: Electric
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Level: One
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Public Records
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 35
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Open Space, Secluded, Value In Land
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 273412002000
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2099
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2099
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 2099.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 280 Dolphin Bay Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2414061

$1,895,000—
Sep 14, 2012

Sold

NWMLS #330790

$750,000—
Aug 15, 2012

Pending

NWMLS #330790

—
Mar 13, 2012

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #330790

$975,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/29/2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2414061

$1,895,000
09/14/2012

Sold

NWMLS #330790

$750,000
08/15/2012

Pending

NWMLS #330790

—
03/13/2012

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #330790

$975,000

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

Public Records for 280 Dolphin Bay Road

Taxable ValueLand$656,560Additions$962,830Total$1,619,390
Tax Record2024$8,700 ($725 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,738 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,100 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt638 SqFtStories1Lot Size2,058,384 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous AgriculturalYear Built1962CountySAN JUANAPN273412-002-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 280 Dolphin Bay 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
Oasis K-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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More information about 280 Dolphin Bay Road, Orcas Island, WA 98245

280 Dolphin Bay Road is a single family home for sale in Orcas Island, WA 98245. This property was listed for sale on July 29, 2025 by RE/MAX Elite, it's currently listed at $1,895,000. It has been on the market for a total of 150 days and was last sold on September 14, 2012. 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. 280 Dolphin Bay Road is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 2,099 sqft single family home built in 1962.

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