Real Estate in the San Juan Islands - March 2012

Real Estate in the

March 2012

San Juan Islands

Properties Bought & Sold ...................................... page 4

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SAN JUAN Island

A southern view from a high spot near Mt. Woolard on Orcas Island.

Colleen Smith Armstrong photo

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Heard any Good News about Real Estate Lately?

The market is gaining momentum in numbers of sales for the first 10 weeks of this year.

Here at our Friday Harbor office, we’ve assisted 17 people with sales so far this year, helping them succeed with their real estate goals.

Other events worth noting; the inventory of properties for sale is trending downward; sellers are getting realistic with prices; and local government regulations aren’t making it easier to build new homes. If Warren Buffet decides to bring his grandkids to whale watch this summer, he will discover some incredible bargains on investment property!

If you want to find out how your property would compete with others in the market this year, call a Windermere professional, stop into our office or visit us online.

We’re excited to announce that Natalie King, former Designated Broker of Friday Harbor Realty, has joined us. Welcome Natalie!

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san juan island Real Estate Transactions February 2012

Orcas Island February 1 Michael DeCourcey of Seattle sold land only, Lot 4-B Spring Point Rd., to Jacob and Ingrid Kjelstrup for $57,500.

February 3 Andrea Schmidt of France sold land and a building, 1547 Buck Mountain Rd., to Wolfgang Schmidt of White Fish Bay, WI for $650,000.

February 6 Donald and Leslie Seamon of Orcas Island sold land and a building on Spring Hill Rd., to Shawn Seaman of Bellevue for $78,000.

February 10 Newbury Place REO III, LLC of Bethesda, MD sold land and a building, 214 Downwind Dr., to Wade and Lisa West of Olga for $775,000.

Lawrence North and Jennifer Lillis of Eastsound sold land and a building, 773 Pinneo Rd., to Atomic Lotus of Eastsound for $194,500.

February 15 Barbara Fleming of Seattle sold land and a building, 297 Bay Head Rd., to Max and Carol Lyons of Portland, OR for $235,000.

Household Finance Corporation III of Ponona, CA sold land and a building, 45 Easy St., to Alexander Calderwood of Seattle for $120,000.

February 22 Peak Foreclosure Services of Washington of Seattle sold land and a building, 22 Lorelei Ln., to US Bank National Associates of Owensboro, KY for $185,073.

February 24 Guther Eschenbrenner, Trustee of the Testamentary Trust of Montpelier sold land and a building, 83 Old Growth Ln., to Howard and Susan Schwatz, Trustees of the Schwartz Trust of Santa Cruz, CA for $695,000.

February 29 Ellen Emery of Anacortes sold land and a building, 27 Marilee Ln., to Dana Kinsey of Eastsound for $192,000.

San Juan Island February 3 San Juan Community Home Trust of Friday Harbor sold a condominium, 473 Grover St. E., Unit 11, to Maia Yip of Lopez Island for $182,350.

February 15 The Heirs and Devisees of David Ross, deceased of Friday Harbor sold land and a building, 121 Fairway Dr., to Kenneth and Susan Baker of Friday Harbor for $695,000.

February 23 David Holbrooke of Friday Harbor sold land and a building, 309 Blair St., to Jeffrey Stone of Portland OR for $210,000.

Jean Reid, Trustee of Robert and Jean Reid Living Trust of Bellevue sold land and a building, 55 Myers Rd., to George and Barbara Von Gehr of Pebble Beach, CA for $2,800,000.

February 27 NW Trustee Services Inc. of Bellevue sold land and a building, 445 Friday Ave., to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation of Carrollton, TX for $133,872.04.

NW Trustees Services Inc. of Bellevue sold land and a building, 27 Marguerite Pl., to Federal National Mortgage Associates of Dallas, TX for $283,644.51.

Lopez Island February 10 Tom and Linda Lantos of Lopez Island sold land and a building, Lot 18, Lopez Landing, to Arcadia Smails of San Francisco, CA for $129,000.

February 15 Gary Davis, Trustee and Sucessor Trustee of the Gary and Marian Revocable Trust of Pahrump, NV sold land and a building, 3555 Fisherman Bay Rd., to Rudy and Barbara Veland, Jim and Kirsten Birdsell of Bellingham for $300,000.

February 23 Merton Wiedmann, Trustee and Successor Trustee of The Wiedmann Family Trust of Shaffer, CA sold land and a building, a portion of 3896 Fisherman Bay Rd., to James and Lynda Sellers of Lopez Island for $10,000.

Washington Federal Savings of Seattle sold land and a building, 418 Sunrise Ln., to Kai Burleson and Janet Johnson of Lopez Island for $237,000.

February 29 Peter and Jenny Wangoe of Friday Harbor sold land only, 674 Hamilton Ranch Rd., to Madison Green Properties, LLC of Seattle for $75,000.

Happy juggling at the San Juan County Fair.

Scott Rasmussen photo

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San Juan Island Sam Buck

See all listings at

www.SamBuck.com

360-317-6277

105 Spring Street, PO Box 100, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

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WATERFRONT ESTATE

“SOCIAL SECURITY” FOR YOUR LIFE

Excellently maintained with 1047± sf, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, large decks, newer roof, 1.6± acres with trails, and within walking distance to Roche Harbor village and airstrip. Available “turnkey”. #244106

Very rare opportunity to own 40± acres with over 2000’ of waterfront with gravel beaches and accessible rocky shorelines. Stunning views of Olympic Mtns and sunsets. 3 tax parcels. #28143229

Classic 16-acre organic farm with farmhouse, barn, commercial kitchen, on-site farm store, greenhouse, garden beds, equipment, and more! Turnkey business or a dream hobby farm. #224505

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BEAUTIFUL SAN JUAN VALLEY ACREAGE

WATER’S EDGE WATERFRONT HOME

WATERFRONT HOME

Modest living quarters w/ kitchen, bathroom, and living room, attached insulated 2-car garage, carport, distant mountain views, insulated 3-car garage, storage building, RV parking. #214569 $395,000

3300± sf, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, kitchen with breakfast nook, large family room, vaulted ceilings, skylights, large decks, hot tub, detached two car garage, and backup generator. 1/2± AC & 104’± WF. #73899 $947,500

WEST SIDE WATER VIEW COTTAGE

WEST SIDE WATERFRONT LOT

Plus detached office on 11± acres above and across the street from 10 acres of public waterfront.

Breathtaking mountain and water views with wonderful privacy. #249656

100± high bank waterfront with outstanding views across Haro Strait & whale watching, survey done, community water, and end of road privacy.

Owner terms available. #75831 $295,000

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BOAT SLIP IN FRIDAY HARBOR

4 waterfront parcels totaling 18± acres with over 1000’ of shoreline; a 3555± sf timber peg home, two waterfront cabins, private dock, 5600± sf shop/barn, horse barn, and riding arena. #28021162

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2± acre parcel, 6± acre parcel, & 12± acre parcel; nicely wooded, located close to Roche Harbor. A well producing 1000 gal/ day and a 4-bedroom septic permit will be provided prior to closing. #158739

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ROCHE HARBOR WATER VIEW HOME 2 bed / 3 bath, living room, family room, extra finished room, deck, 3-car garage finished as a rec area, professionally landscaped, and walk to the tennis courts, pool, restaurants & shops. #316136 $765,000

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Ideal 40’ x 14.9’ slip on outside with open unrestricted access to the inside of 2-slip birth. Includes: parking, water, power, pump-out, rain locker, bathrooms, showers, and laundry facilities. #324773 $59,500 EXQUISITE WATERFRONT ESTATE

1840± sf, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large sunny deck, detached two car garage, 1± acre, 295’± rocky shoreline, gravel beach, spectacular sunsets, end of road privacy, 2½ miles from town. #95132

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HOME IN TOWN 1118± sf, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, large fully fenced backyard, large deck with potential for expansion, storage sheds, new roof, and within walking distance to the town center and all the schools. #322986

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HOME ON ACREAGE

WATER VIEW HOME & GUEST HOUSE Own an entire Hilltop with a 2600± sf, 3 bedroom/3 bath main house, a 1150± sf guest house, a second water view lot for a total of 4.8± acres, an undeveloped beach access, and less than a mile from town. #200787 $2,275,000

2350± sf, 3 bed/2 bath, 2nd kitchen/bar in rec room, plus a 960± sf, 2 bed/1 bath guest house, a 30’ X 40’ shop w/ concrete floor, and asphalt driveway on 2.4± acres. Priced far below replacement cost. #323742

$3,950,000

$565,000

ROCHE HARBOR AREA WATERFRONT ESTATE

WATERFRONT CONDO

Elegant 4405± sf, 3 bedroom/ 3.5 bath main house, plus a 756± sf basement, a 594± sf apartment above 4 car garage, a marine rail, and sport courts on two 5± acre parcels with 899’± waterfront. #162349

2 bedroom / 2 bath at Roche Harbor with views overlooking bay and marina from the living room, dining room, & deck. Amenities include restaurants, grocery store & more! #295870

$5,250,000

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HOME ON ACREAGE 1760± sf, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large deck, 8.5± acres, good sun exposure, meadow, pond, 60%± wooded. 2nd building site ready with power, water & septic for guest house or shop. #199393 $374,000

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San Juan Island See all listings locally to nationally

sanjuanislands.com (360) 378-2101 • (800) 451-9054 property@sanjuanislands.com • 105 Spring Street, PO Box 100 Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 Lovely Sunny Home 3 south-facing acres with gorgeous views.

3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors & solarium. Organic garden, orchard, pond, outbuildings & large shop with power, water, cement floor & loading dock. #286850 $440,000 Maryellen Foster

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on the Edge of Town. SE views of Griffin Bay from every room. Spacious master suite with walk-in closet, garage, wraparound deck, large lot, excellent location near Jackson’s Beach. #319586

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Comfortable one-story home just minutes from town on 3.36+/- sunny acres. 3 bed/2 bath with open floor plan and sun room. Attached 2-car garage and a detached garage/shop. Also, 1 bed apartment with a separate entrance. #225913

$394,900 Paula Sundstrom

$428,000 Maryellen Foster

Home on Beautiful SW Acreage!

Award-Winning

9+/- acres terraces SW with distant view of the straits, awesome sunsets.

3 bedroom, 2 bath home with large wrap-around deck, full unfinished daylight basement, carport, barn. #321113 $349,000 Paula Sundstrom

$439,000 Paula Sundstrom

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South-facing Craftsman home with territorial views, adjacent to large wooded parcel. 3 bedroom plus bonus room, in-floor radiant heat, master on main level, great room with fireplace & vaulted ceiling. #316430

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water view home that’s nestled among the trees, this 2 bed/2 bath 2,016+/- sq ft water view home sits on 1.6+/- acres with views of Griffin Bay & Turn Island. Countless amenities. #229549 $925,000 Maryellen Foster

Immaculate Waterview Home

Orcas Island Lot

on 5± acres. Sunny oasis w/stream fed pond, lush landscaping, private beach access. Spacious 5-BR, 4-BA, open floor plan, 2 tier deck & more. #326281

with 1700+ sq ft storage building with bath and kitchen. Lot is close to Eastsound, and has private well, upgraded septic and beach rights. #313710

$725,000 Maryellen Foster

$139,900 Kelly Snow

$149,900 Kelly Snow

In town home

Classic & cozy log home

Historic island farm

with sweeping views of the Cascades, Mt. Baker & San Juan Valley. Two bedrooms, two baths with great room & detached 2-car garage on .95+/acres. #320275

Special property on 31+/- acres with 2 ponds, multiple barns, gardens, guest house & fenced paddocks. South-facing with sweeping mountain, straits & valley views. Home has been carefully restored & upgraded. #288524

$199,900 Kelly Snow

$479,000 Nancy Young

$1,895,000 Nancy Young

Private 10+/- acre

Gorgeous, fun, view home

parcel with sweeping southern & western water views across Haro Strait, Vancouver Island & the Olympics. Secluded with sunny setting with power & phone to the property. #323581

near town. 2.92 +/- acres. $500K under replacement cost. Future development potential. Financial opportunity. #222915

$245,000 Nancy Young

$1,295,000 Steve Buck

Waterfront Lot Henry Island 1.7± acres and 156’± of west-facing waterfront with views across the straits to Vancouver Island, shipping traffic, and whale watching.

Roche Harbor amenities are just a short boat ride away. #129659 $99,000 www.SamBuck.com

Beautiful lot

Vintage home

on Afterglow Drive.

Great potential view over Afterglow Beach, famous for stunning sunsets!

Walk to Roche Harbor Resort! Community beach & water available. #26117858

in town. Unique 3 bed/1.75 bath restored with attention to detail & state of the art appliances, heating & electrical systems.

Professionally landscaped to create a private oasis in town. #85727

$225,000 Jane Sawyer

$699,000 Jane Sawyer

in good condition offers 2 good sized bedrooms, 2 baths, sunroom, fireplace, utility room, galley kitchen, and some harbor views. #314030

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Immaculate 2 bed/2 bath waterfront home. Expansive decks, daylight basement, 2 car garage, low maintenance landscaping, stunning sunrises & close to county park! #28067170 $895,000 Jane Sawyer

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In town home on large multi-family lot.

Offers many possibilities for building equity. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, bonus room, fenced yard, detached steel garage/shop. #304733

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san juan island See all listings locally to nationally

sanjuanislands.com (360) 378-2101 • (800) 451-9054 property@sanjuanislands.com • 105 Spring Street, PO Box 100 Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 Roche Harbor water view home. The lot is .46 of an acre and is within walking distance to the resort’s amenities. The home has 2 bedrooms with main level master, 2 baths, a loft office, guest house & 3-car garage. #216287

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Mt. Dallas home

Timeless architecture – waterfront home with panoramic views of the Olympics, Victoria, whales & stunning sunsets.

2.3 acres with 266’ of waterfront. This outstanding home includes a comfortable guest house. #236781 $1,900,000 Lanny Carver

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Waterfront home

zoned for multifamily.

Offers 4 potential bedrooms, subject to adding closets, a kitchen, dining room, front room, rec room, 2 baths and lots of storage. #27199137

on double lot on Brown island with 2 bedrooms, den, sleeping loft, bonus room & 2756 sq ft of space. Island offers caretakers, moorage, pool, launch & town docks. #219424 $1,488,000 Merri Ann Simonson

$247,500 Merri Ann Simonson

$895,000 Merri Ann Simonson

on 9.5+/- acres with stunning sunsets over the waters of the Straits of Juan de Fuca. 4 bed/3.5 bath with covered balconies, viewing decks, radiant heat, guest suite plus much more. #29163118 $899,000 Thane Bolger

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Home on Beautiful SW Acreage!

Water view acreage on lower Mt. Dallas.

10+ acres with unobstructed views of straits & Olympics. Well, electricity, 4-bedroom septic, underground propane & phone are in. #29085699

3 bed/2.5 bath home with sunny southern exposure.

Features include a slate entry, hand scraped hardwood floors, black horned slab granite, French doors & a private deck. #260391 $475,000 Thane Bolger

$499,000 Thane Bolger

Historic farm on 25+/- acres with fenced & irrigated pastures, gardens & orchards. Remodeled 2 bed/2 bath with large kitchen, barn, shop & outbuildings that include guest quarters with kitchen above barn. #323243 $1,375,000 Lanny Carver

Bordeaux Cottage on the Green. 3 bed/3 bath located in the heart of Roche Harbor Resort with main level offering living & dining areas, fireplace, wine cellar, barbecue & garden area with upper garage. #226717 $895,000 Lanny Carver

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Lopez Island Acreage.

ROCHE HARBOR CONDO

10.38+/- acres with open valley views, lightly treed, open pasture & sunny location. Access to public beach. #242572

2-bedroom ground level unit and waterfront location. Fabulous views, 40’ slip at private marina, enjoy all resort amenities! #132758

$280,000 Lanny Carver

$795,000 Nancy Young

$164,995 Nancy Young

Level building site

Waterfront parcel

in Cape San Juan. Over ½ acre that also offers local amenities such as a community water system, heated swimming pool, picnic area, sandy beach and marina. #229611 $139,000 The Holm Team – Denny & Judy

on Cattle Pass offers easy, low-bank access to the sand & gravel beach located in a protected cove. Expansive views of Lopez Island, Turtle Back Mountain & Orcas Island. #284008 $530,000 Denny & Judy – The Holm Team

Great view of the harbor from this 50’s vintage home with 1600± sf, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a 2-car garage built in 2007. Close to town center & ferry. #28110293 $435,000 Nancy Young 2-story 3 bed/3 bath home in Cape San Juan. Master suite with vaulted ceilings, 1st floor guest room with sitting area, view deck, master bath with soaking tub & separate shower plus bonus room over 2-car garage. #198226 $444,000The Holm Team – Denny & Judy

Low Bank Waterfront Lovely beachfront home with ½ interest in dock close to town. Recently remodeled with a large deck & expansive lawn to the waterfront. Includes sweeping views of Shaw Island & ferry traffic. #281425 $1,350,000 Peter Wangoe II & Chuck Payne

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Penthouse commercial condo in town. Great office space with views of the harbor. 824+/- sq ft with vaulted ceilings & skylights. Off-street parking with possible lease option. #186855

Sportsman Lake Park Waterfront Lot 1.8+/- acres has rights to multiple common areas including the park & dock with rights to club house, water & septic systems. #308743 $229,000 Peter Wangoe II & Chuck Payne

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the islands History Corner: when eclectic met Main Street Friday Harbor Drugstore renovations reveals architecture of the past

By Sandy Strehlou, Town of Friday Harbor Historic Preservation Coordinator; Special to the Journal

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he corner portion of Friday Harbor’s drugstore building has always puzzled me because the architectural style is so different than the other historic buildings on Spring Street.

Last month the original canopy was removed to make way for a new one. This change provided the perfect opportunity to look at the building with fresh eyes.

Now I understand its architectural origins — and it’s a really good story.

From 1912 to 1929 the local drugstore, originally called the Friday Harbor Drug Company, was housed in a more traditional wooden building with a charming gabled roofline and second-story window dormers.

By the end of WWI, the company was owned by business partners Leon Little and Albert Nash Sr. Together, they would replace the wood-framed corner store with a new building of an architectural style today known as Spanish Eclectic. It is quite likely the only building of its kind ever built in San Juan County.

When it was constructed in 1929, this new-girl-on-theblock had stucco exterior walls instead of horizontal wood siding, and storefront windows topped with Spanish-style divided wood transoms. The cornice was originally capped with terra cotta tiles. The base of the facade was lined with a broad band of glazed black ceramic tile.

The flat marquee-style canopy that spans the front façade and corner is not typical of this style of architecture. Nash and Little probably considered it a necessary addition to compensate for the difference between southwest and northwest climates.

Spanish Eclectic was a vernacular adaptation of Spanish Colonial architecture. It became popular outside of the southwest after the San Diego Panama-California Exposition in 1915.

This and other expositions that took place in Portland, Seattle and San Francisco between 1905 and 1915 showcased new technology, agriculture and gardening, art, music, dance and architecture from around the world.

Americans from all walks of life in cities and towns across the county enthusiastically embraced the new ideas and styles they saw there. Many homes and commercial buildings constructed during the 20s and 30s throughout the west reflect this exuberant international influence.

The use of terra cotta and stucco provided something new and interesting in the regional architecture of the day.

Examples of these materials in commercial buildings and homes can still be seen in northwest cities such as Tacoma and Seattle, and as far away as Spokane and Boise.

Time has taken its toll on the drugstore building.

Numerous changes over the years have eliminated the original architectural features that belied its origins. Terra cotta tile gave way to shingles, glazed tiles to brick. Just recently, moisture damage was discovered where the canopy joins the building. As a result, the existing canopy was removed and is slated to be replaced with a more contemporary metal “shed-roof ” style canopy.

Despite these changes, for over 116 years the drugstore has continued to provide an important service to San Juan Island families from its prominent location on Spring Street.

Though the Nash family no longer owns the business, they hope the building will continue to serve the island for many more years to come.

The Town of Friday Harbor’s Historic Preservation

Contributed photo (left)/San Juan Historical Museum

Then and Now: The Friday Harbor Drugstore, shown above, which was constructed in 1929, in a style called Spanish Eclectic. The newly renovated Drugstore, shown below.

Review Board is the citizens’ commission appointed by the Mayor to advocate for preservation of Friday Harbor’s historic buildings and sites. The Town is currently accepting application to fill a position on the board.

Island residents interested in historic preservation and about upcoming open positions should contact Sandy Strehlou, 360.278.8337 or sstrehlou@fridayharbor.org.

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lopez Island

Real estate prices in the San Juan Islands

By Colleen Smith Armstrong

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t’s a slow climb, but steady wins the race.

The Northwest Multiple Listing Service tallied 56,290 closed sales of single family homes and condominiums during 2011, improving on 2010’s volume by 4,290 transactions for a 7.4 percent increase.

Last year’s completed sales included 48,952 single family homes (up 7 percent from 2010) and 7,338 condominiums (an increase of more than 10 percent from 2009). Together, these sales were valued at more than $16.7 billion, about $900 million less than the previous year (a decline of 5.1 percent).

Northwest Multiple Listing Service, owned by its member real estate firms, is the largest full-service MLS in the Northwest. Its membership includes more than 20,000 real estate brokers and serves 21 counties in Washington state.

In San Juan County, the numbers are slightly lower than the year before, but realtors are still hopeful that things are on an upswing.

“The fourth quarter of 2011 has been very active in both showings and sales,” wrote Steve Buck, financial manager for Coldwell Banker San Juans, in a column in The Journal of the San Juan Islands and The Islands’ Sounder. “Many of the sales that are taking place will actually close in the first quarter of 2012 so we should be starting off the New Year comparatively well. We are also seeing increases in people making plans to come up and look at property next spring and summer.”

Median home price Year to date median home prices Single-family and condos combined

2003: 2004: 2005: 2006: 2007: 2008: 2009: 2010: 2011:

$300,000 $375,000 $427,500 $450,000 $500,000 $472,500 $443,500 $397,500 $387,500

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service The total number of local sales for 2011 were 280. In 2010, that number was 335. Broken out by island for 2011, it is: San Juan: 133; Orcas: 90; Lopez: 38; other islands: 19. For 2010, it was San Juan: 151; Orcas: 110; Lopez: 42; and other islands: 32.

For properties with the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, both median prices and inventory dropped compared to 2010. Prices fell 10.3 percent system wide, while the number of new listings added to inventory was down more than 13 percent. Brokers added 101,430 listings to the database during 2011, which was 15,269 fewer than the total number for 2010.

Last year’s median price for closed sales of single family homes and condos was $235,000. In 2010 the median selling price was $262,000. For the 21 counties included in the MLS report, the median price ranged from $120,000 in Grays Harbor County to $387,500 in San Juan County.

“The window of opportunity that is open now is likely a once-in-a-lifetime event when considering prices, selection and interest rates,” wrote Buck. “For our market, it doesn’t take much of an increase in demand over supply to substantially affect it.”

Affordable housing Home trusts and land trusts in the San Juan Islands have received National awards for innovative and sustainable projects.

Homes for Islanders: Visit www.homesforislanders. org. Lopez Community Land Trust: 468-3723. Visit www.lopezclt.org. OPAL Community Land Trust: 376-3191. Visit www.opalclt.org. San Juan Community Home Trust: 378-5541. Visit www.hometrust.org. The Community Land Trust of Waldron Island: Contact Rebecca Moore, Community Land Trust of Waldron Island, 360-317-8130.

Lopez Island Realty 360-468-2291 Est. 1972

Shoal Bay Waterfront Home 42 feet of low bank No bank waterfront backed by 1.75 acres. Fixer 3 bedroom home close to Odlin Park boat launch and the ferry landing. Picturesque pond on the east property line. $325,000

Lime Kiln Lighthouse on San Juan Island.

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For more information contact Gary Berg at Lopez Island Realty 360-468-2291 • Toll free 866-632-1100 lopezisland@rockisland.com Website lopezislandrealty.com

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Orcas Island $375,000.00 New Price

Montana Woodworks now proudly offers premium, hotel-quality flip-able mattresses! For those who don’t know, the industry no longer offers 2-sided mattresses to the public. We have an exclusive arrangement with a hotel supplier which brings this quality home to you.

Dave & Jen Dunlap

PANORAMIC WATER VIEWS of sound and Islands. Sunny south facing

location above the Rosario Resort!! Home renovated in 2003. Spacious country kitchen, stainless steel appliances. Two master bedrooms: one upstairs and one down stairs. Large brick fireplace w/fan. Hemlock Fir wide plank laminate flooring. 500 sf. partially finished daylight basement, wired and plumbed for 3rd master suite. Hot tub, fenced park like setting, greenhouse, small fish pond.

Cedar shake siding, metal roof, 15 kw back-up generator.

Serving Orcas Island for OVER 43 YEARS!

Professional Property Management Available

Authorized Western Washington Montana Wood works Representatives

Cherie L. Lindholm Real Estate

360-376-4840

PO Box 171 Eastsound, WA 98245 360.376.2145 www.orcasislandrealty.com

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P.O. Box 66 - Eastsound WA 98245 Sales • (360) 376-2202 Rentals • (360) 376-2204 www.orcashomes.com

ORCAS ISLAND ASSOCIATION of REALTORS®

O R C A S I S L A N D R E A L T Y llc Located next to the Historical Museum on North Beach Road

Panoramic Views

Rare West Facing Lot

Victorian Valley View Home

Village Commercial / Residential

Sunsets and expansive scenery from the Olympic Mts. to the lights of Vancouver & layers of islands. Well maintained 4500 sf home near Eastsound. Main floor master, separate entry for 2 bedrm apartment.

On top of the world yet close to village conveniences.

Waterfront lot on Montgomery Lane near Eastsound Village conveniences. Majestic madronas and year round sunsets are yours from this level lot with a paid Eastsound water hookup. Recent price reduction is well below assessment.

Beautiful west-facing water view CapeCod style home on 5+ sunny acres in Victorian Valley. Space & sun for a garden, small pond, 2 car garage. Charming studio building for a little extra space. A gem of a property...

New water-view commercial/residential building in Eastsound Village. Overlooking the waterfront park, this high quality building has perpetual water views.

Penthouse 2 bed/2 bath suite w/spacious living areas. Two main floor offices w/ designated parking.

$325,000

$625,000

$989,000

Asking

$799,000

Gary Ivans Broker

MLS# 214078

Deborah Hansen Broker

Harvey Olsan Broker

MLS# 241579

Mary Clure

Owner/Broker

Lisa Botiller Wolford Owner/Broker

MLS# 313235

Victoria Shaner Broker

Kristen Slabaugh Broker

MLS#303756

Marty Zier Broker

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Orcas Island REAL ESTATE ORCAS ISLAND

Photo by Suzana Roach

OVERLOOKING CAYOU VALLEYS’ ESTUARY Sunny 1BD, 1BA craft sman style home in desirable Deer Harbor. Hot tub, wraparound deck & workshop.

MLS # 314926 $289,000

SECLUDED WATERFRONT PROPERTY One of the most beautiful estates in the San Juan Islands.

Over 700 ft of waterfront w/ low-tide beach access. $1,770,824

MINUTES FROM TOWN Bank owned at a great price, this 3BD, 2BA home includes 2 car carport and shop outbuilding. Master en-suite and fenced lawn.

MLS # 323014 $189,900

SUNNY VIEWS OVER EASTSOUND Th is contemporary 2BD, 3BA home incl. office, game room, gourmet kitchen, library. Separate guest house.

MLS # 318987 $820,000

ESTUARY VIEWS Charming 2BD, 1BA Deer Harbor home with guest apartment and attached garage. Single level living. Close to marinas & café.

MLS # 200998 $299,000

TWO TAX PARCELS Breathtaking & private 11+ acs. w/vintage cottage. Incl. approved plans for new home & studio steps from water’s edge.

MLS # 319276 $1,495,000

MILLION DOLLAR VIEWS 20 acs. with majestic marine views. Several building sites. Water, septic design & utilities available.

MLS # 320188 $795,000

EAST SOUND VIEWS West-facing waterfront 1± ac.

Cove beach, dazzling sunsets, approved setback, water & installed septic.

MLS # 26137804 $249,000

DESIRABLE MADRONA POINT Close to Eastsound Village. Charming in desirable neighborhood. Moments to county dock and beach.

MLS # 210222 $279,000

MADRONA CREEK Soaring SW views toward East Sound. Level, cleared sites on 10+ acres. Common area, protective CC&R’s. Near state park.

MLS # 26082404 $295,000

CLOSE TO TOWN & THE MARINA 2BD, 1BA home on .33 acs. of land. Close to the beach, your boat, or your airplane from this hidden cottage.

MLS # 208785 $320,000

WATERFRONT HOME In-town, private, fenced, 0.46 acs. w/153’ of staircase accessed deeded tidelands.

Stunning sunsets!

MLS # 191781 $849,000

EAGLE LAKE VIEW SITE Sunny site with great views to Clark and Lummi Islands. Amenities incl. fishing, kayaking, picnic shelter, and trails.

MLS # 207669 $128,500

GORGEOUS WATERFRONT Ocean and mountain views looking over the Rosario Straits to the Cascade Mts! 290 feet of waterfront and tidelands on 1.2 acs.

MLS # 225796 $845,000

DEAR HARBOR MARINE VIEW Spacious decks, gardens and carefree landscaping on 10+ acs. Open floor plan w/ loft office. Guest cottage.

MLS # 254863 $895,000

CONTEMPORARY VIEW HOME Nestled on a private acre w/intimate marine view. Architect designed 3BD, 2BA in Rosario Palisades.

MLS # 289196 $875,000

MLS # 320954

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Linda@sanjuanlife.com

Affordable home and convenient location in town. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Separate, spacious 850 sq ft garage/shop, all in excellent condition. Nice, private, easily maintained yard with fruit trees. Warm south facing with tons of sunlight. Walking distance to all town amenities. Great rental. Multifamily zoned! Room to expand! #2225294 $275,000

Exquisite high end home featuring: Timber framed construction, 100 hand made leaded glass windows, plaster walls, vaulted ceilings, slate & old growth plank floors, gourmet kitchen, in-floor radiant heat, antique lighting fixtures, 3 stone fireplaces & pizza oven, stone & stucco exterior, curved slate roof, built in bbq/smoker, 4.5 fenced ac. Concrete stairs to 441’ of private beach, gated entry, shop/ garage 45x50 (2 story) 28 fruit tree orchard, outstanding views, 50’ from shore & mooring buoy. #309403 $2,890,000

Sold Turn Key: Upstairs is two bedrooms with high ceilings and a full bath, downstairs has a queen sleep sofa that has an adjoining bath and large laundry room. The home is just under 1200sf and sits on over 1.38 acres and is within minutes to False Bay or American Camp National Park. The wooded area of the property offers privacy and has a grassy yard surrounding the house. Mount Baker, Griffin Bay and Strait views from this sunny location. #145682 $360,000

Private 238ft. of South facing waterfront, 3 bedroom 4 bathroom home on 2.90 acres located on Griffin Bay.Very comfortable well constructed home, vaulted ceilings with rock fireplace, extensive windows thru-out. The European style kitchen has a unique antique wood stove and gas grill. Master suite has a fireplace with a balcony to sit out on and enjoy the incredible views. Pool and hot tub and Charming English gardens surround the home. Short distance to San Juan Golf & Country Club & Town. #145609 $995,000

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See the lights of Victoria and coast of Vancouver Island to Sydney B.C.View the International waters and shipping lanes to Canada and Alaska. Beautifully constructed drive to the building site. Close to Whale Watch Park and San Juan County Park (Boat Launch). #198580 $399,000

South facing 2 miles from town on 10+ protected acres. Gourmet kitchen stainless w/granite counter tops. Sunroom w/ 2 bay window seats & fieldstone fireplace overlooking 1/2 acre pond with swimming dock. Outside dining includes built-in BBQ. Fenced organic garden 26 GPM private well. Heat pump w/central air. Lush orchard w/50+ fruit trees, basketball court, veranda w/ porch swing & stone pillars. Includes huge Historic registry barn. #308493 $599,000

Stunning water-front home on San Juan Island. Expansive views of Haro Straight, Olympic Mountains and the lights of Victoria on Vancouver Island, and beyond. This home is the premier location on San Juan Island for whale watching in the summer. This newly remodeled home features three bedrooms, four baths, including steam shower, sauna, Jacuzzi tub, and outdoor hot tub. Property is a premier vacation rental on San Juan Island. Income information available upon request. #210083 $1,695,000

West side Water View acreage. See the lights of Victoria and coast of Vancouver Island to Sydney BC.View international waters and shipping lanes to Canada and Alaska. Incredible sunsets. Lush foliage and wildlife. Camping cabin complete with bathroom, propane stove with oven and running water. One bedroom installed septic system. Fenced in orchard. Close to Whale Watch Park and San Juan County Park (boat launch). #189971 $649,000

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Hot tub access off Master bedroom/bathroom landscaped for privacy. Covered patio entry, metal roof, fenced in yard & out building. Walking distance to town amenities. Home remodeled in 2001. #136243 $235,000

One of a kind custom log home that has been given attention to detail throughout. Guard rails and handrails were made to give the best showing and consideration to safety. The kitchen was designed for the chef and has many extras not found in most homes.

The characteristics of a log home truly show and can be seen everywhere. Along with the property is a large shop that is now used for custom cabinet building but can easily be turned into an artist studio. RV storage and a dog run available. #238567 $745,900

Sunny location in the park across from the common area. Open kitchen and living room, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath and plenty of storage. Nicely landscaped with perennials and room to garden.

Backyard is fenced. Deck and sitting area to enjoy territorial views and sunsets. #262524 $95,000

50 Spring Street, Office: (360)378-3600 or (800)262-3596 www.sanjuanlife.com • linda@sanjuanlife.com

Incredible Vistas, 10+ acres at the top of Mt. Dallas some of the most expansive stunning unobstructed 180 degree + views of the Straits, Olympic Mt. range, Trout Lake, Cascade Mt. range & Mt. Baker.Your own hillside paradise with complete privacy. The views from this parcel are indescribable. Optional building sites, private well, power and a gazebo. #29156670 $595,000