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2 beds1,960 sqft$349/sqft
981 Ludlow Bay Rd, Port Ludlow, WA 98365
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.32 acresLot Size
1954Year Built
$349/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Rare and highly desirable no-bank, sandy West-facing waterfront with glorious views of the Olympic Mts. & Port Ludlow Bay with a sweet, updated cottage to live for! Calming, cozy 2-bdm home well maintained w/updated kitchen, new floors, carpets & fresh paint. Fabulous deck overlooking the water was made for sunsets, coffee & good conversations. Garage has a modern bonus room & a hobby room upstairs. Private yet close to golf, marina, trails & services. Tidelands included. No HOA. Simply stunning!Rare and highly desirable no-bank, sandy West-facing waterfront with glorious views of the Olympic Mts. & Port Ludlow Bay with a sweet, updated cottage to live for! Calming, cozy 2-bdm home well maintained w/updated kitchen, new floors, carpets & fresh paint. Fabulous deck overlooking the water was made for sunsets, coffee & good conversations. Garage has a modern bonus room & a hobby room upstairs. Private yet close to golf, marina, trails & services. Tidelands included. No HOA. Simply stunning!
  • Listed by: Pam Begley 360.437.2278 karen@karenbest.com • Coldwell Banker Best Homes
Listing closed: 06/25/2020 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 1597565

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$610,000

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

96.4%

Port Ludlow, WA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Best Homes

Sold By John L. Scott, Inc.

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Property Information for 981 Ludlow Bay Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,896 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Community Name: Ludlow Beach Tracts
  • School District: Chimacum #49
  • View: Bay, Mountain(s), See Remarks, Sound, Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 1
  • Total Covered Parking: 1
  • Entry Date: 05-07-2020
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Lot Size: 0.32 AC / 13,939 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gated Entry, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking, Shop
  • Area: 489 - Port Ludlow
  • Elementary School: Chimacum Creek Prima
  • Middle Or Junior School: Chimacum Mid
  • High School: Chimacum High
  • Community Features: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach, Golf
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: From Kitsap Co: Cross Hood Canal bridge heading West, take immediate R off bridge onto Paradise Bay Rd. Go about 3-4 miles to Ludlow Bay Rd on right. Drive slowly on Ludlow Bay Rd. to address on Left.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2020
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Type: RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking
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Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 1
  • 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
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 1
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
Interior Features
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Laminate, Carpet
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished
  • Features: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Laminate, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Master, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, High Tech Cabling, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Water Heater Location: Utility Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition, See Remarks
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
  • Waterfront Description: Bay/Harbor, No Bank, Sound, Tideland Rights
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Baseboard,Central A/C,Forced Air,Heat Pump
  • Water Source: Individual Well, Private
  • Power Company: Jefferson County PUD #1
  • Power Production Type: Electric
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Septic System, Electricity Available, Individual Well
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: Level,PartialSlope
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Public Records
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1954
  • Photos Count: 38
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Waterfront Footage: 50
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 969000018
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1960
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1960
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space, Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 1960.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 981 Ludlow Bay Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 25, 2020

Sold

NWMLS #1597565

$685,000
Jun 19, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #671968894

$685,000

+1.2% / yr

May 18, 2020

Pending

NWMLS #1597565

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/25/2020

Sold

NWMLS #1597565

$685,000
06/19/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #671968894

$685,000

+1.2% / yr

05/18/2020

Pending

NWMLS #1597565

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

Public Records for 981 Ludlow Bay Road

Taxable ValueLand$322,875Additions$432,719Total$755,594
Tax Record2026$5,932 ($494 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,720 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt992 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt728 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,939 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954ZoningRR-5CountyJEFFERSONAPN969000018Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 981 Ludlow Bay Road

This home is within Chimacum School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 1
Public - K to 12
Public - 2 to 6
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Chimacum Creek Primary School
PublicPK to 1

Pi Program
PublicK to 12

Chimacum Elementary School
Public2 to 6

Chimacum Middle School
Public6 to 8

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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