5,796 Sq. Ft.
$237 / Sq. Ft.
5,796
Sq. Ft.
$237
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to the Starrett House, 'the Grand Dame', a pivotal Victorian home in Port Townsend. Private home or 'turn-key' B&B business (most antique furnishings included). Built in 1889 by George Starrett for his wife Ann. This home has 11 bedrooms, 10 baths, library, parlor, sitting room & more. A rare free hung staircase rises 70 feet from ground floor to dome. Frescoes of maidens grace the dome. Situated on a corner lot- sited to maximize light & views. Exquisite woodwork, painted high ceilings,...Welcome to the Starrett House, 'the Grand Dame', a pivotal Victorian home in Port Townsend. Private home or 'turn-key' B&B business (most antique furnishings included). Built in 1889 by George Starrett for his wife Ann. This home has 11 bedrooms, 10 baths, library, parlor, sitting room & more. A rare free hung staircase rises 70 feet from ground floor to dome. Frescoes of maidens grace the dome. Situated on a corner lot- sited to maximize light & views. Exquisite woodwork, painted high ceilings, period light fixtures & hardware, fire suppression system & fir floors. Close to downtown, shopping, library & beaches. Time-tested brick foundation & sturdy faux slate roof.
  1. Listed by Teri Nomura • Windermere R.E. Port Townsend

Property Details for 744 Clay Street

Community Name
Uptown
School District
Port Townsend #50
View
Bay, City, Mountain(s), Sound, Strait, Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
0
Total Covered Parking
0
Entry Date
04-12-2021
Energy Source
Electric,Oil,Wood
Sewer
Sewer Connected
LISTING UPDATED: 07/14/2023 06:05 PM

Property Details for 744 Clay Street

StatusSold
MLS #1756860
Days on Market730
Cumulative Days on Market566
Taxes$9,045 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1889
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,470 SF
CountyJefferson County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Windermere R.E. Port Townsend

Sold By Windermere R.E. Port Townsend

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Building Information for 744 Clay Street

Stories-Year Built1889Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,470 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,455 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,702

Property Taxes

$754

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 744 Clay Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 15 - Multi Level
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, High Speed Internet, Patio
  • Area: 480 - Port Townsend
  • Block: 138
  • Elementary School: Salish Coast Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Blue Heron Mid
  • High School: Port Townsend High
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Lawrence to Adams. Corner of Adams and Clay. No sign.
  • Bus Route Number: 2
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: Southeast
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2021
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Parking Type: None
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: None
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Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 2
  • Full Baths Main: 0
  • Full Baths Upper: 2
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 4
  • 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: 0
  • Bedrooms Upper: 7
  • Bedrooms Lower: 4
  • Bedrooms Possible: 11
  • Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Softwood, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished
  • Features: Ceramic Tile, Fir/Softwood, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, Skylight(s), Walk-In Pantry, Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: 2 in laundry, 3rd flr bath
  • Room and Floor: Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Main, Family Room-Main, Den/Office-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main, Dining Room-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Upper, Bathroom Three Quarter-Upper, Bedroom-Upper, Bathroom Full-Upper, Bonus Room-Upper, Utility Room-Lower, Bathroom Full-Lower, Bedroom-Lower, Bathroom Three Quarter-Lower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Entry Hall, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Family Room, Den/Office, Bathroom Three Quarter, Dining Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Bonus Room, Utility Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: See Remarks
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Bath, Accessible Bedroom
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PUD #1
  • Sewer Company: City of Port Townsend
  • Water Company: City of Port Townsend
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Oil, Wood
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: See Remarks
  • Builder Name: George Starrett
  • Level: Multi/Split
  • Zoning Remarks: R2
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1889
  • Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 77.01'x109.99'
  • Lot Number: 5(Ls E33'), 7(all)
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 989713804
  • Building Condition: Restored
  • Calculated Square Footage: 5796
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 5796
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 5796.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 744 Clay Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 14, 2023

Sold

NWMLS #1756860

$1,375,000—
Apr 14, 2023

Price Change

NWMLS #1756860

$1,425,000—
Apr 12, 2023

Pending

NWMLS #1756860

—
Apr 12, 2021

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1756860

$1,500,000—
Mar 20, 2017

Sold

NWMLS #828003

$775,000—
Feb 4, 2017

Pending

NWMLS #828003

—
Aug 1, 2015

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #828003

$750,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/14/2023

Sold

NWMLS #1756860

$1,375,000
04/14/2023

Price Change

NWMLS #1756860

$1,425,000
04/12/2023

Pending

NWMLS #1756860

—
04/12/2021

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1756860

$1,500,000
03/20/2017

Sold

NWMLS #828003

$775,000
02/04/2017

Pending

NWMLS #828003

—
08/01/2015

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #828003

$750,000

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

Public Records for 744 Clay Street

Taxable ValueLand$393,800Additions$853,907Total$1,247,707
Tax Record2025$7,613 ($634 / month)
Home Facts
Baths9Total Finished SqFt5,796 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt3,920 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,876 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,276 SqFtStyleHotel / MotelYear Built1889ZoningR-II(SF)CountyJEFFERSONAPN989713804Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 744 Clay Street

This home is within Port Townsend School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Salish Coast Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Blue Heron Middle School
Public6 to 8

Port Townsend High School
Public9 to 12

Ocean 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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