SEATTLE AVENUE

I just returned from Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands which was once part of Vancouver Island.  There is much history in this quiet island which has changed dramatically since the 70s. What draws people here (Gary Larson, Warren Miller, Hobie Alter, Bill Anders) who can afford to live almost anyplace in the world? The San Juan Islands remain spectacular!

As of this writing, there are 111 Residential Active, Contingent or Active-STI (Subject To Inspection) properties on Orcas Island. Of these 111 properties for sale, 40 are over $1,000,000. Yes, that is 1 million dollars. The average list price of the 111 is $1,367,651. Average square footage is 2228. Average days on market is 220. The averages on Orcas Island are skewed by the higher priced properties but the biggest skewer of them all is an absolutely spectacular 161 acre waterfront estate on Deer Harbor road offered at $20 Million.  There is 3200 of glorious waterfront footage, 6 separate tax parcels with six impeccably maintained houses, 3 cabins, a cookhouse, shops, garages, barns, boathouses, carports, stable, tool shed, and sawmill. Goodness, that’s some estate! For more details about NWMLS #26142684 call me, (206) 769-1214.

There are currently 6 Pending residential properties. Average listing price is $1,095,333. Average square footage is 1865. Average days on market is 162.

Since March 2007, 45 properties have sold through the MLS on Orcas Island. Average list price was $835,852. Average square footage was 2248. Average days on market was 191. Average sale price was $795,769.

There is far less condominium activity on Orcas Island. The 2 current Actives at $145,000 and $215,000. The 4 Solds averaged $175,625 with 816 square feet, 165 days on market, and selling price of $163,250.