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Last Sold Price
2 beds864 sqft
5261 Guemes Island Rd, Anacortes, WA 98221
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.28 acresLot Size
1975Year Built
$634/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This rare, low bank waterfront home is on the desirable "North Beach" of Guemes Island. This beach is known for it's great clamming, crabbing and wildlife viewing. Ultimate beach cottage with hardwood floors, newer windows and a large deck to relax and enjoy the splendid views of Mt. Baker, Jack, Lummi, Vendovi and Samish Islands across Padilla Bay. Detached garage and nice level lot. Guemes Island is only a 7 minute ferry ride from Anacortes.This rare, low bank waterfront home is on the desirable "North Beach" of Guemes Island. This beach is known for it's great clamming, crabbing and wildlife viewing. Ultimate beach cottage with hardwood floors, newer windows and a large deck to relax and enjoy the splendid views of Mt. Baker, Jack, Lummi, Vendovi and Samish Islands across Padilla Bay. Detached garage and nice level lot. Guemes Island is only a 7 minute ferry ride from Anacortes.
  • Listed by: Margi Houghton 360.293.8008 anacortes@windermere.com • Windermere RE Anacortes Prop.
Listing closed: 06/08/2015 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 743026

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$645,000

Avg days on market

33

Sale-to-list ratio

97.3%

Anacortes, WA

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Location

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Property Information for 5261 Guemes Island Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,256 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Community Name: Guemes Island
  • School District: Anacortes
  • View: Bay, Mountain(s), Ocean, Sound
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 2
  • Total Covered Parking: 2
  • Entry Date: 02-16-2015
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,197 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Deck, Fenced-Partially, RV Parking
  • Area: 816 - Guemes Island
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Anacortes Mid
  • High School: Anacortes High
  • Directions: From ferry, go North (straight) off on Guemes Island Road about 1 mile. Home on right (water side).
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2015
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: 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
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
Interior Features
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Hardwood
  • Room and Floor: Living Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Bedroom-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Main, Utility Room-Main, Bathroom Full-Main
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom, Entry Hall, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Utility Room, Bathroom Full
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
  • Waterfront Description: Bank-Low, Bulkhead, Tideland Rights
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Wall
  • Water Source: Community, Shared Well
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: Septic
  • Power Production Type: Electric
  • Utilities: Septic System, Electricity Available
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 14
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved
  • Lot Number: 63
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Waterfront Footage: 75
  • Parcel Number Free Text: P61763
  • Calculated Square Footage: 864
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 864
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 864.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 5261 Guemes Island Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 8, 2015

Sold

NWMLS #743026

$548,000
May 29, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #549749505

$547,000
Apr 22, 2015

Pending

NWMLS #743026

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/08/2015

Sold

NWMLS #743026

$548,000
05/29/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #549749505

$547,000
04/22/2015

Pending

NWMLS #743026

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

Public Records for 5261 Guemes Island Road

Taxable ValueLand$641,600Additions$216,200Total$857,800
Tax Record2026$7,285 ($607 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt864 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt864 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,197 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1975Year Renovated2003CountySKAGITAPN3856-000-063-0003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5261 Guemes Island Road

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

Anacortes Middle School
Public6 to 8

Anacortes High School
Public9 to 12

Cap Sante High School
Public9 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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