557 Old Sentinel Rd

Orcas Island, WA 98279

$2,895,000
Price
2
Beds
882 Sq. Ft.
$3,282 / Sq. Ft.
882
Sq. Ft.
$3,282
per Sq. Ft.
a view of lake view
a view of lake view and mountain
a view of a yard with trees
a view of lake view
a view of a yard
a view of a yard
a view of a forest
a view of a building
a view of a yard
a view of swimming pool with a yard
a view of a yard with plants and large trees
a view of dirt yard with a tree
a view of beach and ocean
a view of ocean beach
a view of a lake from a yard
a view of ocean
a view of a dry yard with mountains in the background
a view of field with trees
a view of outdoor space with deck and yard
a backyard of a house with lots of green space
a view of a brick house with a big yard and large trees
a view of a big yard with a house and large trees
a front view of house with yard and green space
a front view of a house with a yard
a view of a house with a big yard and large trees
a big yard with trees
a view of yard with trees
a view of a water fountain and a yard
a view of a big yard next to a house
a front view of house with yard and trees
a view of house with outdoor space
a living room with stainless steel appliances granite countertop lots of counter top space
a view of a dining room with furniture a chandelier and wooden floor
a kitchen with cabinets and window
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a bedroom with bed and window
Listing provided courtesy of Windermere RE Orcas Island, Windermere Real Estate Co.

Description

Quintessential, Vintage Waterfront Island Estate Property. Over 800 feet of exceptionally private water frontage with readily accessible pebble cove beach. Secluded & sunny, this spectacular homestead boasts nearly 8 acres, gently sloping towards the expansive shoreline. You'll be met with views from almost all of the property. Vintage 2 bedroom cabin, a second "hideaway" cabin and a substantial shop. Waterfront is low to medium bank plus pebbled and sandy beaches. Old growth orchard. Expansive views...Quintessential, Vintage Waterfront Island Estate Property. Over 800 feet of exceptionally private water frontage with readily accessible pebble cove beach. Secluded & sunny, this spectacular homestead boasts nearly 8 acres, gently sloping towards the expansive shoreline. You'll be met with views from almost all of the property. Vintage 2 bedroom cabin, a second "hideaway" cabin and a substantial shop. Waterfront is low to medium bank plus pebbled and sandy beaches. Old growth orchard. Expansive views across Rosario Straight with views of Lummi, Cypress and Sinclair Islands. The sky is the limit with this exceptional & timeless piece of Orcas Island history. Wonderful site to build. Owned by the same family since 1907. Doe Bay Water.
  1. Listed by Chantelle Hildreth • Windermere RE Orcas Island
  2. Listed by Tom Lavigne • Windermere Real Estate Co.

Property Details for 557 Old Sentinel Road

Community Name
Olga
School District
Orcas Island
View
Mountain(s), Ocean, Sea, Sound, Strait, Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
0
Total Covered Parking
0
Entry Date
04-17-2025
Energy Source
Electric,Propane,Wood
Sewer
None
LISTING UPDATED: 09/02/2025 04:07 PM

Property Details for 557 Old Sentinel Road

StatusActive
MLS #2361579
Days on Market252
Cumulative Days on Market252
Taxes$7,367 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1943
Lot Size7.97 AC / 347,060 SF
CountySan Juan County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Windermere RE Orcas Island; Windermere Real Estate Co.
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Building Information for 557 Old Sentinel Road

Stories-Year Built1943Building Size-Lot Size7.97 AC / 347,060 SF

Payment Calculator

$14,919 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,305

Property Taxes

$614

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 557 Old Sentinel Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Barn, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Outbuildings, Propane, Shop
  • Area: 901 - Orcas
  • Elementary School: Orcas Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Orcas Isl Mid
  • High School: Orcas Isl High
  • Directions: Orcas Road to Olga Rd. Olga Rd to Point Lawrence Rd. Drive past Doe Bay resort to Bond Mill Rd, turn right. Right on Old Sentinel Rd. Located at the end of Old Sentinel Rd, 557 Old Sentinel Rd.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: East
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Parking Type: Driveway Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 0
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • 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: 1
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 0
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Softwood, Vinyl
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Cabin mud room
  • Room and Floor: Entry Hall-Main, Family Room-Main, Great Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main, Bedroom-Main
  • Appliances: Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Other – See Remarks
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Propane
  • Room List: Entry Hall, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Green Roof
  • Appliances That Stay: Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Waterfront Description: Low Bank, Medium Bank, Ocean Front, Saltwater, Sound
  • Security Features: Partially Fenced
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Community
  • Power Company: Orcas Power & Light Cooperative
  • Sewer Company: Septic Not Permitted - Status Unknown
  • Water Company: Doe Bay Water
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Propane, Wood
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: Level,Partial Slope
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: San Juan County Assessor
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Dirt Road, Open Space, Secluded, Value In Land
  • Lot Size Source: County Assessor
  • Waterfront Footage: 801
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 160112001000
  • Building Condition: Fixer
  • Calculated Square Footage: 882
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 882
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Pasture, Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 882.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Water Access: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach,Deeded Access,Tideland Rights
Multi Family
Financing / Income and Expenses
  • Leased Equipment: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 557 Old Sentinel Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 27, 2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2361579

$2,895,000—
Apr 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2361579

$3,200,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/27/2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2361579

$2,895,000
04/17/2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2361579

$3,200,000

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Public Records for 557 Old Sentinel Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,002,790Additions$291,230Total$1,294,020
Tax Record2024$140 ($12 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt882 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt882 SqFtStories1Lot Size347,173 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1943CountySAN JUANAPN160112-001-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 557 Old Sentinel 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

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More information about 557 Old Sentinel Road, Orcas Island, WA 98279

557 Old Sentinel Road is a single family home for sale in Orcas Island, WA 98279. This property was listed for sale on April 17, 2025 by Windermere RE Orcas Island, it's currently listed at $2,895,000. 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. 557 Old Sentinel Road is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 882 sqft single family home built in 1943.

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