497 Chinook Way

1,680 Sq. Ft.
$416 / Sq. Ft.
1,680
Sq. Ft.
$416
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Price reduced! Seller's hardship is your gain! Seller Financing available with strong down payment. Enjoy year-round adventures with fishing, crabbing, and water play from your 100' of private waterfront on beautiful Center Island. Long-term rentals allowed. Main floor features an open kitchen, dining, and family room w/ specialty wood stove, 2 bedrooms, and ¾ bath. Upstairs is an unfinished space with endless potential—create a primary suite, Art studio, or bunkroom. Wraparound deck plus separate...Price reduced! Seller's hardship is your gain! Seller Financing available with strong down payment. Enjoy year-round adventures with fishing, crabbing, and water play from your 100' of private waterfront on beautiful Center Island. Long-term rentals allowed. Main floor features an open kitchen, dining, and family room w/ specialty wood stove, 2 bedrooms, and ¾ bath. Upstairs is an unfinished space with endless potential—create a primary suite, Art studio, or bunkroom. Wraparound deck plus separate guest quarters with loft, kitchen, and half bath. INCLUDED: 24' SeaRay offshore boat w/ twin 150hp Yamahas (280 hrs), private 40’ float, Livingston dinghy, crab/shrimp pots, fishing gear, and golf cart. Just steps from the dock for easy access.
  1. Listed by DiAnn Sager • RE/MAX Gateway

Property Details for 497 Chinook Way

Community Name
Center Island
School District
San Juan Island
View
Bay, Ocean, Sound
Number of Assigned Spaces
0
Total Covered Parking
0
Entry Date
09-10-2025
Energy Source
Electric
Sewer
Septic Tank
LISTING UPDATED: 12/23/2025 01:37 PM

Property Details for 497 Chinook Way

StatusActive
MLS #2430660
Days on Market152
Cumulative Days on Market152
Taxes$2,422 / year
HOA Fees$750 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1991
Lot Size0.55 AC / 23,801 SF
CountySan Juan County

Location

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Building Information for 497 Chinook Way

Stories-Year Built1991Building Size-Lot Size0.55 AC / 23,801 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,674 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,409

Property Taxes

$202

HOA Dues

$63

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Property Information for 497 Chinook Way

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Deck, Moorage, Outbuildings
  • Area: 903 - Decatur, Center & Blakely Island
  • Elementary School: Friday Harbor Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Friday Harbor Mid
  • High School: Friday Harbor High
  • Community Features: Boat Launch, CCRs, Club House
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Island Express Charter Service and Paraclete charter service provide multiple daily runs to the island. Island Transporter provides service for larger items. Island has airport as well.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: false
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Direction Faces: Northeast
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Parking Type: None
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: None
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
  • ADU Baths: 1
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Under Stairs on Main
  • Room and Floor: Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Bedroom-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Stove/Free Standing
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Bedroom
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • Waterfront Description: Medium Bank, Ocean Front, Saltwater, Sound
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Community
  • Power Company: OPALCO
  • Sewer Company: Septic
  • Water Company: Center Island
  • Power Production Type: Electric
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Level: Two
  • Lot Topography: Level,Sloped,Terraces
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: San Juan County Record
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1991
  • Photos Count: 23
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Dirt Road, Secluded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100x238
  • Lot Number: 19
  • Lot Size Source: San Juan County Record
  • Waterfront Footage: 100
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 152950019000
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2000
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1680
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 1680.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Water Access: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach,Tideland Rights
Multi Family
Financing / Income and Expenses
  • Leased Equipment: N/A
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 497 Chinook Way

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 9, 2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2430660

$699,500
Sep 29, 2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2430660

$715,000
Sep 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2430660

$729,000
Jan 30, 2020

Sold

NWMLS #1495713

$375,000
Jan 22, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #662281331

$375,000
Nov 14, 2019

Pending

NWMLS #1495713

Jul 24, 2019

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1495713

$499,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/09/2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2430660

$699,500
09/29/2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2430660

$715,000
09/10/2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2430660

$729,000
01/30/2020

Sold

NWMLS #1495713

$375,000
01/22/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #662281331

$375,000
11/14/2019

Pending

NWMLS #1495713

07/24/2019

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1495713

$499,500

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

Public Records for 497 Chinook Way

Taxable ValueLand$288,020Additions$257,950Total$545,970
Tax Record2024$2,335 ($195 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,680 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,680 SqFtUnfinished Basement Area960 SqFtStories2Lot Size23,958 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1991CountySAN JUANAPN152950-019-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 497 Chinook Way

This home is within Lopez School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Decatur Elementary School
PublicK to 8

Lopez Middle High School
Public6 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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497 Chinook Way is a single family home for sale in Center Island, WA 98221. This property was listed for sale on September 10, 2025 by RE/MAX Gateway, it's currently listed at $699,500. It has been on the market for a total of 152 days and was last sold on January 30, 2020. This listing's school district is Lopez School District. Nearby schools include Decatur Elementary School and Lopez Middle High School. 497 Chinook Way is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,680 sqft single family home built in 1991.

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