2,228 Sq. Ft.
$797 / Sq. Ft.
2,228
Sq. Ft.
$797
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Architecturally designed in-town home w/reverse floor plan for spectacular harbor views & marine traffic. Hickory floors in living, dining room & stairs. Gourmet kitchen w/granite/marble countertops, new dishwasher, large viewing deck along entire back of house for harbor views. Primary bedroom w/full bath on 2nd level, plus a half bath. Primary bath w/heated marble floor & soaking tub. Ground level consists of 2 bedrooms, full bath, half bath & attached 2-car garage, plus a 720 sq ft oversized 2nd...Architecturally designed in-town home w/reverse floor plan for spectacular harbor views & marine traffic. Hickory floors in living, dining room & stairs. Gourmet kitchen w/granite/marble countertops, new dishwasher, large viewing deck along entire back of house for harbor views. Primary bedroom w/full bath on 2nd level, plus a half bath. Primary bath w/heated marble floor & soaking tub. Ground level consists of 2 bedrooms, full bath, half bath & attached 2-car garage, plus a 720 sq ft oversized 2nd garage. Elevator just serviced. Professionally landscaped w/irrigation well for landscaping. 500 gallon buried propane tank. Driveway freshly graveled & interior freshly painted interior. Long term Lease considered @ $5500/month.
  1. Listed by James M. Carroll • Better Properties of San Juan

Property Details for 480 Nelson Street

Community Name
Friday Harbor
School District
San Juan Island
View
Mountain(s), Ocean
Number of Assigned Spaces
4
Total Covered Parking
4
Entry Date
09-15-2025
Energy Source
Electric,Propane
Sewer
Sewer Connected
LISTING UPDATED: 01/07/2026 06:42 PM

Property Details for 480 Nelson Street

StatusActive
MLS #2433011
Days on Market115
Cumulative Days on Market115
Taxes$8,565 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built2005
Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,148 SF
CountySan Juan County

Location

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Building Information for 480 Nelson Street

Stories-Year Built2005Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,148 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,365 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,651

Property Taxes

$714

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 480 Nelson Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Deck, Fenced-Partially, Irrigation, Outbuildings, Propane, Shop, Sprinkler System
  • Area: 900 - San Juan Island
  • Elementary School: Friday Harbor Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Friday Harbor Mid
  • High School: Friday Harbor High
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: First Street becomes Harrison Street. Stay on Harrison and take right on Geneste St and take left on Nelson to #480 on left.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: false
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Garage-Attached, Garage-Detached
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Detached Garage
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 1
  • 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: 1
  • 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
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Elevator, Fireplace, French Doors, Sprinkler System, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Crawl Space
  • Room and Floor: Entry Hall-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Half-Main, Bathroom Full-None, Bathroom Half-None, Primary Bedroom-None, Great Room-None, Dining Room-None, Bedroom-Main, Utility Room-Garage, Kitchen With Eating Space-None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Entry Hall, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Half, Primary Bedroom, Great Room, Dining Room, Bedroom, Utility Room, Kitchen With Eating Space
  • Number Of Showers: 2
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Cement/Concrete, Wood, Wood Products
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • Security Features: Partially Fenced
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Individual Well, Public
  • Power Company: OPALCO
  • Sewer Company: Town of Friday Harbor
  • Water Company: Town of Friday Harbor
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Propane
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Builder Name: Schmidt
  • Level: Two
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: SJ Assessor
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 2005
  • Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Paved
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 88x100x93x100
  • Lot Number: 4
  • Lot Size Source: SJ Assessor
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 351359404000
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2228
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2228
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 2228.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Irrigation Comments: Private Well/Sprinkler
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 480 Nelson Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 26, 2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2433011

$1,775,000—
Sep 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2433011

$1,800,000—
Feb 24, 2011

Sold

NWMLS #48240

$575,000—
Feb 18, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #304712993

$575,000

-14.4% / yr

Jan 26, 2011

Pending

NWMLS #48240

—
Mar 31, 2010

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #48240

$843,000—
Feb 23, 2009

Sold

NWMLS #28116067

$789,000—
Feb 4, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #281009653

$789,000

+39.2% / yr

Jul 27, 2008

Pending

NWMLS #28116067

—
Jul 3, 2008

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #28116067

$899,000—
Dec 1, 2004

Sold

NWMLS #24133052

$197,500—
Nov 29, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #280998710

$197,500—
Oct 2, 2004

Pending

NWMLS #24133052

—
Sep 24, 2004

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #24133052

$210,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/26/2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2433011

$1,775,000
09/15/2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2433011

$1,800,000
02/24/2011

Sold

NWMLS #48240

$575,000
02/18/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #304712993

$575,000

-14.4% / yr

01/26/2011

Pending

NWMLS #48240

—
03/31/2010

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #48240

$843,000
02/23/2009

Sold

NWMLS #28116067

$789,000
02/04/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #281009653

$789,000

+39.2% / yr

07/27/2008

Pending

NWMLS #28116067

—
07/03/2008

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #28116067

$899,000
12/01/2004

Sold

NWMLS #24133052

$197,500
11/29/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #280998710

$197,500
10/02/2004

Pending

NWMLS #24133052

—
09/24/2004

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #24133052

$210,000

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

Public Records for 480 Nelson Street

Taxable ValueLand$226,000Additions$1,073,640Total$1,299,640
Tax Record2024$7,643 ($637 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,228 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,228 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,148 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2005CountySAN JUANAPN351359-404-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 480 Nelson Street

This home is within San Juan Island School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Friday Harbor Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Friday Harbor Middle School
Public6 to 8

Friday Harbor High School
Public9 to 12

Griffin Bay School Open Doors
Public10 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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480 Nelson Street is a single family home for sale in Friday Harbor, WA 98250. This property was listed for sale on September 15, 2025 by Better Properties of San Juan, it's currently listed at $1,775,000. It has been on the market for a total of 115 days and was last sold on February 24, 2011. This listing's school district is San Juan Island School District. Nearby schools include Friday Harbor Elementary School, Friday Harbor Middle School and Friday Harbor High School. 480 Nelson Street is a 3-bed, 4-bath, 2,228 sqft single family home built in 2005.

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