Real Estate in the San Juan Islands - January 2014

Real Estate in the

George Willis photo

San Juan Islands January 2014

Published the third Wednesday of each month by the Journal of the San Juan Islands, Islands’ Sounder and Islands’ Weekly

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SAN JUAN ISLAND

SAN JUAN ISLAND As the graph shows, the number of homes for sale on San Juan Island over the past several years is decreasing (light green columns) while the number of homes sold is trending upward. If you are buying or selling, Windermere Realtors have the right pricing tools to help you achieve your real estate goals.

San Juan Island Waterfront Sales

San Juan Island Residential Market Insights 2012YE/2013YE Median Sales Price

45

Residential Supply

List/Sell Ratio

Distressed Property Sales

40

$415,000

35

from $380,000 last year

30 25 20 15 10 5

12

20

17

2010

2011

38

40

2012

2013

6%

93%

from 2012

1% from last year

17%

of total sales from 32% in 2012

0 2009

2013 Sales ($,000)

As the new year begins to unfold, indicators point to a shift in our housing market’s dynamics. While sales of homes has accelerated on the mainland, we never really left third gear here. But our sales pace shows signs of improvement, especially in niche areas. Waterfront sales are trending upward, despite looming land-use regulations.

Homes priced under $600,000 made up 62% of last year’s market, up from 54% in 2012. Homes priced over $1M were 12% of the residential sales last year, up from 4% the year before.

We believe these numbers demonstrate the ongoing desirability of our islands. With mortgage rates threatening to inch up over the next 18 months and the supply of homes declining, it may be prudent to take stock market gains and buy some REAL estate.

12%

6%

$100 - 200

8%

$200 - 400

41%

12%

$400 - 600 $600 - 800 $800 -1000

21%

$1,000 +

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SAN JUAN ISLAND

#551365

$469,900

#475813

$895,000

#521085

$375,000

Sunny one level 3BR, level 5ac. Open flr plan, vaulted ceilings, hrdwd flrs, cook’s kitchen. Lg deck, studio, 2 car gar., lg det. gar. with shop, gardens.

MICHAEL LINEHAN

Custom wft home on nearly 2 ac, end of pvt rd, mins from town.

Attention to detail throughout. Handicap access, fin. daylight bsmt with addit. BR, bth. Comm. beach.

MICHAEL LINEHAN

Horse property. 10+/- ac. with territorial views to Mt. Young.

2BR/2bth w/stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings, French doors, jetted tub, stable. Near trails.

MICHAEL LINEHAN

#559229

#413323

#392125

$4,100,000

$450,000

$1,795,000

12 lots, 10-20 acs. Secl. parcels water, mtn, territorial views, landscapes, old growth trees. 3 commun. wells, 50,000 gal water tank fire protection, buried util, fiber optics, paved rds. GREG KING

Updated 2411 SF, 3 bd/3 bth w/2 car gar, 3+/- acs. Stunning kitch., floor to ceiling windows, territorial views, jetted tub, garden, fruit trees. Vacat. Rental Permit.

GREG KING

Shaw Isle Compound! 2 parcels, 2 homes, 2 boat houses, priv. dock, moorage! 2047 sf, 6 bd/2 bth w/shop, garden, orchard, water views. Also, 1610 sf 1 bd/1 bth log home w/shop.

GREG KING

#578002

#576872

#526743

$329,900

$284,900

$539,500

Vintage 1916 4 BR/1 bth w/phenomenal views of the Sound, Lopez, Orcas, & Olympics. 3 ac fenced pasture, many potential build sites, 2 RV hookups, 1-car garage.

TIFFANY DANLEY

Newer built, nicely appointed home close to town for under $300k! This beautiful home features 3 spacious BRs, 2.5 bths, gas fireplace.

TIFFANY DANLEY

Water view home! 3BD/study/den designed for guest privacy. Wood floors. Great decks. Attached 2 car garage/loft.

Community beach. Adj lot also available. MARY JANE ANDERSON

#473495

#484119

#476082

$2,950,000

Become Royalty of Roche Harbor. Orig Tarte Home on Point entering the Harbor. 600 ft of wtft, 2 dock slips, 2 tax parcels, 5BR, lg. deck, 160 ft guest slip, pvt beach.

PAT O’DAY

$273,000

Sunny 2.42 secluded acres perfect for first home, sustainable mini farm. 4BR home w/open floor, outbuildings, 30’ Privacy Buffer. Possibilities abound!

TAWNY MARTEL GALLIGAN

$489,000

Vintage Friday Harbor home w/harbor views. Desirable neighborhood, close to town. 2BR/2bth, open floor plan. Waterview decks, studio/office w/power, storage.

TAWNY MARTEL GALLIGAN

Windermere is proud to announce our new team members!

My experience as a pastor, contractor and investor offers a unique perspective of island real estate. I’m excited to join Windermere for its reputation in the Northwest real estate market. – Tim Daniels

I absolutely love what I do. I love to pair the right property with the right buyer and to negotiate a fantastic deal when selling a client’s home. But most of all I love interacting with people! – Tiffany Danley

I am excited to be part of this Windermere team.

As a lifelong “islander”, it’s a privilege to share my passion and help connect people with their dream of living in this spectacular place! – Abbie Finney

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SAN JUAN ISLAND

gregking &company

360-298-0390

360-298-0627

Residential Real Estate • Luxury Properties • Land Development • Commercial & Investment

Greg King

Sybil Mager

Are you wondering if selling your home is a good idea in the current market? Find out what your home is really worth.

www.sanjuansre.com

$1,795,000

$4,100,000

$595,000

$369,000

One-of-a-kind Blind Bay property on Shaw! Private Dock & moorage - 2 parcels, 2 homes, 2 boat houses – too much to list! Manicured grounds and meticulously maintained homes. Enjoy the water and privacy. MLS #492125

Lawson Ridge - 140+ acres consisting of 12 lots ranging from 10-20 acre in size. Secluded parcels featuring water, mountain, and territorial views.

Unparalleled infrastructure! Lots also available separately. MLS #559229

Spacious 3100+SF, 3 bed/3.5 bath home with water access easement to Garrison Bay. Custom milled fir floors, stainless appliances, and stunning open beam architecture. Fully finished basement with kitchenette, bath & bedroom. MLS #458933

Private and spacious 2082 sf rambler with 1700 sf shop on over 5 sunny acres with pond! Great outdoor entertaining area - a must see to appreciate! MLS #534771

$99,950

$775,000

$99,000

$1,788,000

Become a Homeowner! 2 bed/2 bath home in the Oaks. Bright and open with skylights, great lot with no one behind you. Why rent when you can buy!

Perfect starter or retirement home.

MLS #459296

Exceptional 6 acre Mt Dallas Retreat!

Updated 2847 sf home with views to Victoria, Sydney, the Canadian Gulf Islands and across Haro Strait.

MLS #537669

Priced to Sell! Beautiful 5+ acre property minutes from town! Moss covered rocky knolls, minutes to the lavender fields – this property is a blank canvas waiting for your transformation!

MLS #560234

Shy 10 acre estate with 4200 sf lodge style home with panoramic water views, valley views, and mountain views. A true island retreat!

MLS #551475

$920,000

$250,000

$110,000

$599,000

Shaw Island Waterfront Home – 3685 sf main house plus attached 1332 sf guest quarters on 4.8 acres – plus 3 bay garage! Perched above waters edge!

MLS #486766

10 acre parcel in Lawson Ridge! Lot 11 is a private, beautiful parcel with infrastructure including community water system, buried utilities with fiber optics and a paved road! Call for a tour! MLS #469322

Bring Offers! Private 3 acre lot with shared well and electricity to property line. Close to Snug Harbor. Build your island retreat here! MLS #562437

Shy 25 acres with sweeping views of the Olympics, False Bay, and San Juan Valley. Great estate property – divided into (2) 12 acre parcels. MLS #320676

Call or text Greg King 360-298-0390 or Sybil Mager 360-298-0627 50 Spring St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 • www.SanJuansRE.com • info@SanJuansRE.com

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Raymer # 559207, Carlson # 571365, Pagel, # 27985, Mason # 456266, Olsen # 331768, Perez, # 438826.

Half page ad: 9.834” wide X 6” tall

SAN JUAN ISLAND

DEBRASULLIVAN

360.317.8753 | www.sanjuanproperty.com

Craftsman Cottage | #571365

$225k

Friday Harbor Home | #331768 $299.9k

Waterfront Parcel | #27985

Expansive View Home | # 456266 $875k

5 Acre Parcel | #438826

$500k

San Juan Islands, Inc.

Home on Acreage | #559207

$675k

$129.95k

105 Spring Street | Friday Harbor | Washington 98250 | debras@sanjuanislands.com

MERRIANNSIMONSON

San Juan Islands, Inc.

360.317.8668 | www.sanjuanrealproperty.com

$395k

Free Standing Condo | #517590

$499k

Waterfront Home | #80263

$450k

Golf Course Home | #419335

Waterfront Lot | # 521486

$275k

Water View Home | #481502

$599k

Waterfront Home | #551291

$679.5k

105 SPRING STREET

|

FRIDAY HARBOR

|

Waterfront Condo | #448017

$410k

Waterfront Home | #123925

$525k

WASHINGTON 98250

COM

SIMONSON@SANJUANISLANDS.

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SAN JUAN ISLAND

San Juan Islands, Inc.

NANCYYOUNG 360.317.1755 | www.buysanjuanrealestate.com

Upscale Farmhouse | #387094 $1.495mil

Beachfront Home | #481963

$1.245mil

3 Meadows Home | #555156

$497.5k

Big Town Home | #549201

$329k

Home on Acreage | #466397

$497.5k

Affordable Home | #510462

$329k

Waterview Home | #482060

$589k

Waterfront Estate | #339192

$3.25mil

Amazing Estate | #28021162

$3.95mil

5 Acre Parcel | #461122

$497k

Roche Harbor Condo | #511352

$355k

JUST SOLDS

View Home | #28110293

Sold for $332k

In Town Home | #530289 Sold for $297k

Craftsman Home | #524990 Sold for $899k

View Home | #369321

Sold for $540k

105 Spring Street | Friday Harbor | Washington 98250 nancy@sanjuanislands.com

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SAN JUAN ISLAND

San Juan Islands, Inc.

SAMBUCK 360.317.1755 | www.sambuck.com 105 spring street | friday harbor | washington 98250

NEW

SECURITY FOR LIFE Classic 16-acre organic farm with farmhouse, barn, commercial kitchen, on-site farm store, greenhouse, garden beds, and more!

Create a business or a dream hobby farm. #224505 $995,000

WATERFRONT LOT 1± acre waterfront parcel with beautiful views of Griffin Bay & Dinner Island, 120’± low to medium bank waterfront with a sand & gravel beach, sunny exposure, private drilled well, and located only 1.5 miles from town. #539577 $429,000

WATER VIEW ACREAGE 3.5± acres just outside the town limits. Beautiful southfacing pasture property with views of Griffin Bay & Dinner Island, and only a short walk to a very nice public beach.

Includes a shared well. #497025 $400,000

DECATUR ISLAND 3± acres, 280’± of high bank beachfront, southeast exposure, power, telephone, road to the property line, and a well will be provided. Island amenities: public roads, airstrip, and commercial passenger vessels. #448234 $335,000

WATERFVIEW HOME Old English Country Cottage on 32± acres (2 parcels) with stunning views to the Olympics. Includes: a 2200± sf, 3 bedroom/3.5 bath main home, a guest house, new recreation studio with bathroom, and a new 60’ outdoor pool. #513463 $2,250,000

WATER VIEW HOME 25± acres with a western exposure and distant views to Haro Strait & Olympic Mtns across San Juan Valley.

The 3 bed/2 bath house is dated but rentable, in ideal setting, and only a few miles from town. #450245 $475,000

WATER VIEW ACREAGE 3.5± acres in San Juan Valley with view of the Straits & Olympic Mtns, new road, power, telephone, new well, and septic permit. Adjacent acreage properties also available. #538952 $275,000

WATERFRONT LOT 126’± WF near Roche Harbor, including a current building permit for a 3000± sf home with the foundation poured.

Asphalt roads, Roche Harbor Water, community beach, and access to its own little beach. #492519 $465,000

WATERFRONT CONDO 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! #533837 $309,000

WATER VIEW HOME South-facing with views of bay & mountains, use of 250’± of gravel beach across the road, mature fruit trees, out buildings, asphalt driveway, and a 6 bed / 6 bath, 2800± sf home on 4.5± acres. #260445 $895,000

HOME WITH DOCK Cobblestones, recovered warehouse beams, and extensive masonry are hallmarks of this beautifully appointed 3900± sf southfacing waterfront home with a deep water dock including a 65’± float near Roche Hbr. #553607 $2,995,000

WATER VIEW HOME 10± acres, high end NW contemporary with 2200± sf, in-floor radiant heat, fireplace, granite counters, a 450± sf guest house w/deck & water view, and walk to 150 acres of public waterfront. #29052901 $1,100,000

HOME ON ACREAGE South-facing home with 2000+ sf, 2 BR (there is a 3 BR septic), 2 BA and an oversized two car garage with two multipurpose rooms.

Over 6 acres, distant views of the Olympics and the Straits #562528 $645,000

ACREAGE 5± acres (configured as 2.7± ac plus another 2.3± ac with a seasonal stream across the road) with distant south-facing valley views. An approved septic design and good wells in area. Seller is a licensed real estate broker. #521585 $119,000

HOME ON ACREAGE 2350± sf, 3 bed/2 bath, 2nd kitchen/bar in rec room, plus a 960± sf, 1 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 $545,000

WATERFRONT ESTATE Premier location with 8000± sf of beautifully distinctive living spaces, attached guest suite, 2 bedroom guest house, extensive decking, exceptional landscaping, and nearly 11 acres with 770’± shoreline in three parcels. #574447 $6,995,000

BROWN ISLAND Right at the water’s edge with: 2245± sf, huge skylights, a large artist studio with private bath, a no bank beach, nearly an acre, and community amenities: marina, 2 private docks on SJI, pool & more. #524509 $1,150,000

WATER VIEW ACREAGE 34.5± acres near town offering varied terrain of meadows, bluffs and woods. Includes barn, old orchard, view easements, beach rights, power, phone, perc, and well. Excellent development opportunity #203570 $799,000

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DECEMBER REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS San Juan Island

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December 2 Heidi Loganbill of Salem, OR sold land and a building, 230 B St., to Susan and Daniel Hoglund of San Diego, CA for $145,000.

San Juan Islands, Inc.

December 6 Sheridan Atwood, Trustee of the Sheridan Atwood Trust of Salem, OR sold a condominium, 250 Tucker Ave., #21, Sandpiper, to Elizabeth Daniels of Friday Harbor for $55,000.

December 12

LOPEZ ISLAND WATERFRONT

Spectacular views of Hunter Bay, Lopez Sound and outer islands. Comfortable custom-built log home is nestled on Speculator Bluff and just shy of 6 acres with 382’ privately shared beach with deeded tidelands that offers Dungeness Crab, clams, oysters and room for a mooring buoy in protected bay. #403238 is offered for $495,000

LANNYCARVER

360.472.0922 | www.lannycarver.com

Quarter page ad: 4.834” wide x 6” tall

105 Spring Street | Friday Harbor | Washington 98250 | carver@sanjuanislands.com

Seanene Kennedy of Friday Harbor sold land and a building, 455 Hillcrest Pl., to Dave and Martha Alsdurf of Seattle for $300,000.

Gene and Susea McGearhart of Friday Harbor sold land and a building, 470-C Reed St., to Daniels Properties, LLC of Friday Harbor for $125,000.

George and Marianne Stephens of Kent sold land and a building, 1455 Yacht Haven Rd., to Jay Lien for $1,237,500.

December 13 F.T. Haner and Dee Riedman of Kirkland sold land and a building, 475 Harrison St., to Bryce Ecklein of Blenheim, New Zealand for $332,500.

Kelly and Koelle Leenstra of Bellingham sold land only, Lot 1, Davison Head, to M & M Ventures, LLC of Kent for $500,000.

San Juan Islands, Inc.

Kelly and Koelle Leenstra of Bellingham sold land and a building, 31 Knights Ln., to Mike and Mary Scarff of Kent for $1,000,000.

December 17

WATERVIEW HOME. Quality Built. #568596 $670,000

LARGE HOME NEAR TOWN. Private parcel. #495121 $399,000

Gene and Susea McGearhart of Friday Harbor sold land and a building, 470-B Reed St., to Steven Kennedy of Friday Harbor for $123,200.

December 20 Tizah Interdonato of Bainbridge Island sold land and a building, 447 Neil Bay Dr., to Tara Moghadam of Minneapolis, MN for $735,500.

ROCHE HARBOR RESORT LOT. Ready to Build! #513804 $189,000

PEAR PT. WATERFRONT CABIN. Terrific Views! #237376 $775,000

VICKITELFORD

360.317.5164 | victoria@sanjuanislands.com 105 Spring Street | Friday Harbor www.sanjuanislands.com

December 23 Edith deChadenedes, Trustee of the Edith deChadenedes Revocable Trust of Friday Harbor sold land and a building, 172 Strawberry Ln., to Paula Sundstrom of Friday Harbor for $347,000.

December 24 Northwest Trustees Services of

Bellevue sold land and a building, 1008 Terra Bella Ln., to Federal National Mortgage Association of Dallas, TX for $150,772.98.

December 26 Regional Trustees Services Corporation of Seattle sold land and a building, 497 Petrich Rd., to Islanders Bank of Friday Harbor for $56,807.26.

Tony Trabucco of Orange, CA sold a condominium time share, 132 Armadale Rd., to New RH, LLC of Roche Harbor for $1,200.

David and Susan Strauss of Arcadia, CA sold a condominium time share, 132 Armadale Rd., to New RH, LLC of Roche Harbor for $2,400.

Quality Loan Services Corporation of Washington of San Diego, CA sold land and a building, 581 Kelsando Circle, to The Bank of New York Mellon of Plano, TX for $274,500.

December 27 Gene and Susea McGearhart of Friday Harbor sold land and a building, 470-D Reed St., to Kenneth and Donna Hinkle of Homer, AK for $169,750.

Klondike, LLC of Bellevue sold land and a building, portions of Parcel 4, Roche Harbor Shores, to James and Tana Ridgeway of Bellevue for $49,700.

December 30 Mary Hoeller of Friday Harbor sold land and a building, 2227 Turn Point Rd., to Thomas and Jeanne Johnson of Portland, OR for $1,263,000.

December 31 George Smith and Jan BoowinkleSmith of Friday Harbor sold land and a building, 326 Barn Swallow Way, to Sean and Alisha Belanga of Friday Harbor for $504,000.

December 13 Truxun and Janet Craven of Vashon Island sold land and a building, 461 Lopez Rd., to Donald and Susan Dickinson of Bellingham for $80,000.

December 23 David and Lauri Perry of Newton, MA sold land and a building, 171 Bumblebee Pl., to Mark Pearson of Lopez Island for $1,320,000.

December 27 Peter Roffey Martial Trust of Seattle sold land only on Ferry Rd., to Warren and Sally Jewell of Seattle for $300,000.

December 31 Eleanor Pearson, Trustee of the Eleanor Pearson Revocable Trust sold land and a building, 198 Normandy Ln., unit 3, to William and Jackie Hamlin of Middleton, ID for $85,000.

Richard Hogan of Seattle sold land only, 26 Nelson Ln., to Allan and Aracelia Zimmerman of Murphy, TX for $161,396.55.

Orcas Island December 4 Bishop, White and Weibel, PS of Seattle sold land and a building, 550 Rosario Rd., to Federal National Mortgage Associates of Lewisville, TX for $360,955.35.

December 6 Regional Trustee Service Corporation of Seattle sold land and a building, 1669 Day Lake Dr., to Wells Fargo Bank, NA of San Antonio, TX for $500,800.49.

December 12 Ramona Curtis, Paul LaBlanc and Timothy LaBlanc of Seattle sold land and a building, 55 Buck Bay Estates Ln., to Chris Sells and Gaylynne Noonan for $210,000.

Bishop, Marshall and Weibel, PS of Seattle sold land and a building, 256 Gull Cove Ln., to Washington Federal Savings of Seattle for $639,392.16.

Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington of San Diego, CA sold land and a building, 1185 & 1264 Deep Meadow Ln., to Bank of America National Associates of Jacksonville, FL for $476,445.

Lopez Island

December 13

December 2 Thomas Knox of Lopez Island sold land only, 386 Williams Ln., to Dryocopus, LLC of Seattle for $140,000.

The Conant Sankey Revocable Trust of Eastsound sold land and a building, 52 Church Ln., to Colleen Chapp and Dan Williamson of Kansas City, MO for $684,000.

December 11

December 16

The Heirs and/or Devisees of the Estate of Clark Lovejoy of Friday Harbor sold land and a building, 303 Hodgson Rd., to Stephen and Holly Lovejoy for $354,422.

Sarah Geiser of Eastsound sold a condominium, 395 Ocean Mist Way, Patos Hillside Condominiums, unit 167 A, B & C, See TRANSACTIONS, Page 9

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DECEMBER REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Transactions: Continued from page 8

to Thomas and Debra Pawlak of Fort Pierce, FL for $214,000.

Eugene Knapp Jr., of Eastsound sold land only on Red Cross Quarry Rd., to Samantha Tidwill of Orcas for $130,000.

December 24

Martin and Jennifer Zier of Eastsound sold land only, Roehl’s Hill, Short Plat 3, to Stacey Coleman and Shelley Kimball of Pasadena, CA for $139,000.

Susan Swindells of Seattle sold land and a building, 3537 Deer Harbor Rd., to Inez Bernie of Seattle for $650,000.

December 17

December 26

Dorothy Hungar and the Estate of George Hungar of Warden sold land and a building, 509 Nordstroms Ln., to Bryce and Susan Rhodes, Trustees of the Bryce and Susan Rhodes Family Trust for $600,000.

Bishop, Marshall and Weibel, PS of Seattle sold land only, Lot 26, View Haven Rd., to Washington Federal Savings of Seattle for $90,846.27.

December 19 Judith Schmidt of Eastsound sold land and a building, 236 Lovers Ln., to Jeffrey Zbornik of Eastsound for $248,000.

December 20

December 30 Northwest Trustees Services of Bellevue sold land and a building, 74 Raptor Rd., to US Bank National Association of Lewisville, TX for $220,000.

William and Valerie Anders of Deer Harbor sold land only on Vusario

Ln., to Robert and Pauline Young of Redmond for $270,000.

Other Islands

®

December 6 Gary Wheelock of Buckeye, AZ sold land and a building, 780 Chinook Way on Center Island, to Valorie Morgan and Cesilee Coulson of Bellingham for $170,000.

December 11

Islanders Bank

“Islanders helping Islanders since 1981” We take great pride in being the local bank providing our Island Communities financial products & services with an Islanders touch.

The Trust under the Will of Robert Joppa of Seattle sold land only, 33 Rocky Rd. on Crane Island, to Kimberly Crowell of Portland, OR for $460,000.

December 31 North Star Preserve, LLC of Auburn, CA sold land only, 187 Cove Rd. on Stuart Island, to San Juan Preservation Trust of Lopez Island for $750,000.

Photo by Ian Byington

Loan solutions are found at Islanders Bank.

Talk with a loan officer today!

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Terry Clem NMLS# 609762

Carrie Brooks NMLS# 619913

Friday Harbor (360) 378-2265

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Lopez Island (360) 468-2295

Mike Taylor NMLS# 720611

Loreen Arnold NMLS# 619915

Orcas Island (360) 376-2265

www.islandersbank.com

Homes for Islanders

No need for affordable housing in this County?

Remember the Affordable Housing crisis of 2009? At that time, County planners projected a need for 200 affordable units per year out to 2025. Since then, Homes for Islanders (HFI) has sponsored 8-12 units/year, a total of 82 through 2013. Currently HFI has only 3 qualified applicants for the next phase in 2014 on both Orcas and San Juan islands combined. Is the affordable housing problem solved? Are there any island residents who’d like an affordable house of their own? Are there any renters who’d rather own?

HFI is a non-profit 501(c) (3) corporation that works to help provide affordable housing to very low and low income residents in San Juan County. HFI does this by assisting individuals and families to build their own homes by working together over the course of a year. Recent examples are Country Village on Browne Street in Friday Harbor and North Beach on Shady Lane in Eastsound. Both developments provide 3 to 4 bedroom homes and a garage with an affordable mortgage.

How does it work?

HFI, supported by grants and loans from USDA, provides a ready to build site including all utilities, building plans and permits, on site organization and direction and subsidized financing. Monthly payments are established depending on the level of income and the number of persons living in the house.

Who can participate?

Call Justin or Bill on San Juan Island (360) 370-5944 or Tammy Pollard on Orcas Island (360) 376-6414 Homes for Islanders 640 Mullis Street, Suite 102B Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 370-5944 or visit www.homesforislanders.org

Anyone with a fairly low income, regular employment and good credit! Income must be at least $14/hour year around. Good credit is a history of paying bills on time and no outstanding collections. (However, HFI does have funding resources to assist applicants to resolve debt issues.) If you have a question about income levels, call us.

Is the affordable housing problem solved?

This is perhaps a last call for self-help applicants, if there are no applicants HFI must release their USDA funding to another community where the need is greater and there are many. If you, or someone you know, wants a 1,300-1,600 square foot home with a yard and garage AND an affordable monthly payment call us today. If you’re not sure you qualify, call us and find out.

This could be your last chance - don’t miss this opportunity!

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ORCAS ISLAND

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

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

Off the Grid

Views over Mt. Constitution

Wild’s Edge is the ideal off the grid farm with views from the main home to Barnes & Clark Islands. Outbuildings include a cozy guest cabin, goat shed, storage buildings, and barn. At the end of the road beyond Eagle Lake & adjoining park land, the property has established fenced gardens, orchard, recreation rights on Eagle Lake & beach.

$288,000

Deborah Hansen

MLS# 571435

Harvey Olsan

Just Listed

Pristine Water Views

Spacious, bright, 3 bdrm, 3 ba, open floor- plan with cathedral ceilings, granite counter tops and solarium open to the living area. Spacious master suite on main floor PLUS, a fully finished downstairs with separate access. 2 car garage, end of road privacy, minutes to Moran, Rosario, 10 min to town.

Nestled in a beautiful grove of cedars trees lies this charming 3 bedroom 2 bath home, 2 car garage with adjoining shop area, and office outbuilding.

Large level yard with paths winding thru to garden space. Just blocks to Crescent Beach and the village of Eastsound.

Incredible 5.4+ acres of pristine water views overlooking East Sound and the multiple layers of islands beyond. Located on the sun-drenched slopes of Vusario, near Rosario Resort, Moran State Park and Eastsound Village. Includes water membership, septic design & utilities to the property line.

$379,900

$209,000

$399,000

MLS# 550512

Kristen Slabaugh

Marty Zier

Mary Clure

MLS# 498616

Lisa Botiller Wolford

MLS# 576771

Victoria Shaner

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

Investment Opportunity! Street Frontage Nichols Walk Stand Alone Commercial Condominium with interest in common area. 1098 sf established business close to town amenities and the ferry landing. #141613 $285,000

3.64 acre parcel situated in the 52 acre Lake Edna Estates, 25 acres of common area for the residents including the use of the 3+ acre Lake Edna. Includes community water and a septic design and permit for 3 bedroom system. #142848 $147,000

11+ acres on lower Mt. Dallas with unobstructed views of Straits, Olympics & Victoria. Large open meadow compliments this spectacular estate property. Driveway off paved road leads to level building site. Well, electric, 4-bedroom septic, underground propane & phone/ DSL installed. Old growth fir and madrona trees frame home site.

Southwest exposure makes this a sunny & private property with West Side sunsets.

#522783

W NE

Secluded acreage surrounded by forest and beautiful rocky knolls. Migratory birds enjoy the seclusion of the huge pond on the lower end of the property. Potential for a view of San Juan Channel and outer Islands.

Property borders 76 acres of Land Bank Property. #574477 $125,000

Waterfront Living with 208’ of shoreline measured along the line of ordinary high tide and 309’ meandering. This .75 acre property enjoys the privacy of Halsey Rd. The cabin has recently been remodeled with beautiful refinished wood floors, blue stone entry, wrap around porch, tile countertops, propane stove, covered patio and steps down to the beach. Irrigation for landscaping installed. Excellent bay for your crab pots. #35544 $555,000

$399,000

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. Seller will consider carrying a contract for a qualified buyer.

Additional space in the back of the carport is permitted storage, new composition roof in 2012. #262524 $89,000

Private and Secluded

A SECLUDED WATERFRONT HAVEN. Views across San Channel, Mt. baker, Deer Harbor, Yellow Island and of ferries passing through Wasp Pass. No expense was spared on this 4,334 SF home on 10 ac. Stone entry & fireplace, hardwood floors and granite counter tops and floor to ceiling windows, two car attached garage. Surrounded by large, undividable parcels all built on. All day sun! Fully finished daylight basement with home theater, bonus room, exercise room and studio all with water views. MOTIVATED SELLER. #560014 $1,195,000

Multipurpose opportunity located within walking distance to the town of Friday Harbor and conveniently close to the Friday Harbor Airport. Filtered water view of Griffin Bay. Currently being used as a residential home, the 3284+/- SF, 5-bedroom, 2 bath building has multiple options for commercial or Residential use. A fantastic opportunity for business and/or residence! #346622 $435,000

Turn-Point, 4 bedroom home with 2 bedroom guest house on two acres,”as well as an established vacation rental”(a rarity). Enhancements include open living space, cedar siding, crafted log work,pine, ir & bamboo floors.Hard-scape throughout featuring concrete counter, granite backsplash, carpeted floors, storage/loft & metal roofs. Additional outbuildings include woodsman-style workshop & playhouse. Fire pits,driftwood swings & custom privacy screens add character & charm to this lively property. #424982 $727,000

Beautiful Griffin Bay Waterfront Home Mt Baker view. Close to town & golf course, 5yr old home w/every amenity, complete 2 bedrm guest apt. over 3 car garage.

Beautiful Italian porcelain flooring, kitchen w/sunny breakfast room, this house has everything. Shingled exterior w/metal roof, storage! 5ac professionally landscaped, deer fenced garden w/raised beds. Private well w/25 gpm radiant heated floors, w/water filter system, top of the line appliances. Buried LP tank heats fireplace and BBQ. #489756 $1,975,000