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BURLINGTON

320 S Burlington Blvd Burlington, WA 98233 (360) 755-9494

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$189,900

Affordable & Move In Ready! Extremely private & unique 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath condo in Mount Vernon. 1,300 Square Feet. All new counter tops, laminate flooring & carpet. Large Deck. The Sunsets & City Lights are Gorgeous. Wont Last! MLS # 1226252

ConCrete

$330,000

Bring the animals and your projects! 30 X 36 shop! Home built in 1991 with 2,000 SF - 4 bdrms, 1 ¾ baths & master on the main floor. MLS 1184677

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Sedro-Woolley

$439,900

Beautiful Historical 1920 Home. Completely updated and remodeled. 2,013 sq ft, 4 BR, 1 ¾ BA. Original leaded glass windows. On 3 lots, ¼ acre total. Great downtown location. MLS #1198655

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Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

Lisa Boon Meyer 708-1415

$499,900

Sedro-Woolley

$595,000

5.6 acres. Large family room, spacious kitchen with eating bar, murphy bed, vinyl windows. Gen Trans back-up Electrical system. Sports court, covered hot tub area, barn, green house artists studio. Fruit Trees, pond with water feature, and fenced garden area and more. Incredible landscaping. Driving range. MLS #1166023

Prime location with high density of traffic. 3 buildings all heated and insulated. Just more than half an acre. MLS # 1089598

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$399,999

Custom thru-out, absolute must see. Elevator to 2nd floor. Spa finishes in en suite include heated tiles, soaker tub. Gym/shop & studio. Mature landscaping w/Koi Pond. Very secluded w/security cameras/lighting. MLS #1208939

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G N I D PEN CHARMING BURLINGTON RAMBLER…3 bd, 1.75 ba, cozy living room w/ frpl, built in book shelves, new laminate and carpet throughout, updated baths, slider opens to a fabulous covered patio with fenced backyard, perfect for outdoor fun! $289,900 #1228474

NOOKACHAMPS…14 lots left in this beautiful country setting just a few minutes from city of Mt. Vernon. Public sewer, water, & natural gas available to all lots. Otter Pond nearby & walking trails to enjoy! Build your dream home! $89,000-$145,000 #746434-921826

BLAINE…Incredible 2 bd, 1.5 bath cottage style end unit condo! Wonderful view of beautiful Birch Bay, granite countertops, SS appliances, custom cabinets stone gas frpl, gorgeous flooring, & own deck to enjoy views. $279,950 #1225286

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY…2+ acres of zoned ag/open space planted with 900 Eastern Walnut trees. Property is surrounded by poplar trees for privacy/windbreak. Great location! Bring your RV and enjoy while watching your walnut investment grow! $135,000 #1121694

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Large corner lot in cul-de-sac, fenced backyard, 4 Bed/3.25 Bath home in Burlington (No Flood!). Home offers: 2 Masters with one on the main; kitchen with eating space, custom concrete countertops and SS appliances; Living room, dining room, family room off kitchen, bonus room; attached heated shop; on demand hot water; updated flooring, includes bamboo, hardwood and tile; new roof in Aug 2017.

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Condominium market moving up compared with single-family homes based on prices, attractions

hey’re a value-priced alternative to single-family homes, offering accouterments such as upscale kitchens, master suites and scenic views while giving up the benefit of a yard. Most are geared to singles, couples or parents of one or two youngsters rather than a growing family. Condominiums – and their two- or three-story sister designs known as townhomes – are most common in metro areas but sprout up in more limited numbers in towns and rural areas. The properties, located from ground to upper floors in multi-level buildings, are gradually sparking interest in a pricey real estate market low on inventory in which buyers look for varied types of residences. The one-story condos also can double as investments either with owners renting them out or selling at a later date at a profit. According to the National Association of Realtors’ latest report, condominium and co-op – condo-like properties operated by a group of owners – sales rose by a moderate 1.7 percent in October from a month earlier, to a seasonably adjusted 610,000 units. All the gains were in the South region, which has more than 40 percent of the condo total. Regions also include the Northeast, Midwest and West. Sales from a year earlier were unchanged nationwide and in the four tracked regions. Separately, condo prices climbed 6.9 percent from a year ago to $236,800 in October. The West, which had the most expensive sales 4

price in October at $361,800, saw the steepest year-to-year increase at 11.1 percent. The lowest price is in the Midwest, at $172,900, while the South had the scarcest price increase at 2.7 percent to $181,700. Condos remain a tiny slice of the housing market; single-family home sales in October by comparison reached 5,480,000 – close to 10 times the condominium volume. The tidy units, typically managed by homeowners groups or professional property managers, are considered in some cases as an affordable housing source. According to the NAR, which bills itself as America’s largest trade association with 1.3 million members, “the national median condo/co-op price often is higher than the median single-family home price because condos are concentrated in higher-cost housing markets. However, in a given area, single-family homes typically sell for more than condos.” Real estate observers tend to concur that condos and single-family homes both sport pros and cons and that the final decision is based on the buyer’s choices for amount of room desired, interior perks, land and price. “While you’re considering a host of factors – the size of your family, your lifestyle, how much you love or hate yard work – you should also look at the varying costs that come with buying and maintaining single-family homes versus condos,” says Dan Rafter, writing for Quicken Loans. “These costs might help sway you toward one property type or the other,” he says on the company’s website in July.

Rafter cites five expenses to look at: purchase price, homeowner’s association fees and assessments, maintenance, homeowners insurance and property taxes. Median condo prices were actually $10,000 less as of April than singlefamily homes, the Realtors association points out. However, with HOA fees, also known as regime fees for condos that can cover lawn care to garbage pickup, “you can expect to pay between $200 and $400 every month,” Rafter says. Sometimes, condos charge a special assessment, say for building repairs, which can outstrip the complex’s reserve fund and require additional money each month for owners. Maintenance costs can add up, although not as high as the 2-4 percent of house value that singlefamily homeowners should save, Realtor.com says. Condo maintenance expenses can include a new dishwasher or air conditioning unit. Condo buildings will have their own insurance policies, paid from the HOA fees. “But you’ll also have to take out a homeowners insurance policy for your individual condo unit, which will protect you if your own unit is damaged or items from it are stolen,” Rafter says. Trusted Choice, a group made up of independent insurance agents, says you can expect to pay from $100 to $400 a year for condo

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insurance, he notes. Property taxes would be the same as for a single-family home of the same value, say $200,000. “But condo owners might face a big tax increase if the condo’s developer was granted a tax break that’s scheduled to end,” Rafter says. Steve Gillman, a consumer-style writer, notes on the Penny Hoarder website that he and his wife “have owned and lived in seven houses and two condos in 15 years, and there were pros and cons at each.” His condo favorites include: • Typically lower costs. Among randomly chosen cities nationwide, Madison, Wisconsin, has a median home price of $254,700 and condo median of $173,800; Reno, Nevada, is $314,400 for a home versus a $169,500 condo; and Atlanta goes from a $191,500 home to $168,800 for a condo. • Lower monthly expenses. • Easier to take care of. • Amenities such as a pool or kids playground are often included. • Often better locations such as parks, grocery stores and restaurants nearby. Condo disadvantages, he says, include extra rules and restrictions, less storage space, no yard, less privacy, higher association fees or special assessments and a higher mortgage rate from a condo add-on charge. January 5, 2018

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Log Home on 3.32 Acres

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#1222714 • $1,285,000

Beautiful 3,000 + sq. ft. log home on 3.32 acres just outside of town! Complete Viking appliance package, maple floors & granite counter tops in a stunning open kitchen. Gorgeous slate floors, gas fireplace. Laundry room with built in refrigerator/freezer, oven & wine cooler. 95% efficient furnace, standard gravity septic/ 20ft well. 36x60 shop with office/bath & kitchen + 1 car carport, tank less hot water in shop as well. 3,500 Feet of new horse fencing.

Come see the beautiful sunsets from your kitchen, dinningroom,livingroomandmasterinthiswonderfulhome! Wall of windows, vaulted ceilings, granite counter tops, Kitchen Aid and Bosch appliances all add to the elegance of this home. The views and sophisticated design of this home make it attractive yet warm, one you will want to call home!

This property offers saltwater views with southern exposure of Skagit Island, Hope Island, and Kukutali Preserve. Home has main level living with the master bedroom, kitchen, office, and entry between an elegant living and dining space. Master bedroom offers a jetted tub and large steam shower with panoramic views from the beds location. Three-car garage. Separate lot above has shop for RV parking. Two tideland lots below also included.

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Build your own home on Samish Island. This 3.7 acre lot was recently subdivided and is ready to for the home of your dreams moderately forested with large cedar and fir trees. This is truly tree-house haven for children.AworldofadventuresplayinginyourownbackyardwithBeach& Tidal rights too just a short walk to the water! Island living at its best!! Utilities available, water & power, Soils evaluation approving the soils sufficient to support a septic system.

2,600 Sq. ft. on College Way located in a busy multi tenant complex right on the corner of College Way & Parker Way. High visibility. Walking distance to the College, Terrific signage. This space is composed of 2,600 sq. ft. of ground floor Office/Retail open retail space with high ceilings large counter/service area that offers a multitude of uses and and ready to configure to fit. Also 900 sq. ft. 2nd floor office/conference/ banquet/storage room & private bath. Ample parking.

Terrific building lot on Big Lake. Bring your plans and build your dream home! This is one of the last great building lots on the Lake. 100 of waterfront, power on property. Sewer and Water in the street.

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$189,000

Double bay windows dress up this home in a great location. Home needs work, a diamond in the rough, but it could be a doll house if it is fixed up.

15061 Gibralter Rd, Anacortes $714,999 Incredible views from this 3 bed, 2.5 bath home in Anacortes. 2,893 SF home with 4th bedroom downstairs, large kitchen with eating space, master with jetted tub & walk in closet on main floor. Movie/family room, 2 bedrooms downstairs. Granite, walnut hardwood floors with highlight finish. Built in vac, heat pump with A/C, 50-year roof, 2 large decks facing view, wood shop & RV parking. One of a kind home. Call Brett Johnson, 661-3825 #1164512

Nice shop with carport for two cars, storage rooms, one bedroom down and one bedroom upstairs with a ¾ bath downstairs. Hardwood floors in living room are in good shape. New roof in 2016 and newer forced air furnace. Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 NE

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OPEN HOUSE SAT JAN 6TH 1-3 1115 E Broad St, Mount Vernon

$239,900

Cute & charming, this light-filled Mount Vernon Hill bungalow has tons of original character, like the coved ceilings in the spacious living room & wood floors throughout the main floor. Huge, sunny kitchen features lots of storage & cabinet space, an eat-in area, plus a dining room. A full basement offers loads of space for play, crafts, storage. Big, fenced yard, alley access to carport & storage area. All appliances stay. Great location close to schools, medical, parks, Downtown, & I-5. Call Shelly Hanson, 420-2565 NE

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1810 Sandalwood Court, Mount Vernon

$300,000

Bright entry into refurbished 1 level home near the new YMCA being built. Along with three bedrooms, the 4th room would make a great office, rec room, or 4th bedroom. Lots of new updates throughout including paint inside & out, granite counters, roof, & gutters. Great backyard with covered porch fenced and backs up to a greenbelt type area. Very peaceful setting. The neighborhood has a park, too. Call Donna Rowell, 708-7984 5609 Timberridge Drive, Mount Vernon

#1228121 $359,000

Well maintained 5 bedroom home backing up to a greenbelt. Wide open downstairs with over-sized living room, family room with gas fireplace, and eat-in kitchen. Dining off kitchen leading to deck overlooking greenbelt and peek-a-boo Mount Baker views. Upstairs has a large master suite, with full five piece bath and huge walk-in closet. Four more bedrooms upstairs with a full bath. High efficiency furnace, AC, and tankless water heater makes this home perfect for year round energy savings. Call Cory Kiehn, 441-1760 #1223460

3705 E College Way, Mount Vernon $399,000 Charming home is zoned commercial and has two studio apartments w/ extra parking on nearly 1/2 an acre. Two bedrooms up w/full bath, large den downstairs could be a 3rd bedroom with a closet installed. Playroom off master bedroom is unfinished but could be a great space for kids. Hardwood oak flooring. Great location for your commercial business and you can live here too. Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 #1227142 2400 & 2404 E College Way, Mount Vernon $425,000 Two houses on separate lots across from Skagit Valley College. House 1 has approximately 1,625 SF built in 1950 w/ 3 beds, 1.5 baths. Resides on .49 acres. House 2 is approximately 604 SF. Built-in 1949 w/ 1 bed & 1 bath on .47 acres. Property is zoned, multi-family R-3. Call Jim Koetje, 202-2500 or Jake Koetje, 421-4111 #1222875 3209 Shelly Hill Road, Mount Vernon $514,999 Enjoy one-level living in this beautiful 2,617/sf Maddox Creek rambler w/stunning water/sunset views. Brand-new carpet in living areas & bedrooms. Formal & informal living areas, built-in office, finished bonus area in basement. Master suite w/closet system, spacious private bath. Sunny kitchen w/new range, breakfast bar, pantry. Great room off the kitchen opens to beautiful, fenced backyard, with nice deck & patio areas, RV or boat parking. Full-sized 3 car garage w/built-in storage. Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 #1219467 7800 Parker Road, Sedro Woolley $575,000 Private manicured park like Estate on 5 acres offering Over 3300 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms, open floor plan, vaulted open beamed ceilings, spacious kitchen with lg eating bar. Two master suites one has a lanai with views of the valley and the main floor master has 2 walk in closets & jetted tub. Private den/office w/ wood stove. Separate mother-in-law/daycare or in home business w/kit & 3/4 ba. Full length deck w/gorgeous views, hot tub. Fenced pasture, barn, chicken coop, lg shop, covered RV parking. Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 #1213452 7628 Russell Rd, Concrete $599,000 Totally remodeled home on nearly 22 acres with a 3600 sq. ft. shop. Property is zoned Natural Resource Industrial so it is a great location for a business such as a staging area for construction, portable saw mill, RV Storage, mini storage, log yard, horse arena, or other uses. Good location just off of Hwy 20. Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 #1113379 313 Longtime Lane, Sedro Woolley $624,900 Quality Living: 4,299 sq ft, 18’ ceilings, chef’s kitchen with 3 ovens, 2 dishwashers, instant hot water, maple cabinets. Media Room w/Bose surround sound system, dishwasher, sink & bathroom. Main floor master & den both have fireplaces & 2 walk-in closets, 2 bedrooms up w/Jack & Jill bathroom. Downstairs: bedroom, family room & craft room that could be 5th bedroom. Garage is 24’ deep, parking for recreational vehicles, all interior walls & floors are insulated and exterior was painted in 2016. Call Deborah McNeal, 707-8073 #1198533 9674 Samish Island Rd, Bow $625,000 Unusual Samish Island waterfront duplex on approx. .84 acre & 157 feet of medium bank waterfront. Newer roof, newly painted interior, mostly new windows. Outbuilding that houses the shared laundry area with utility sink & room for a freezer plus storage for each unit in the building. Pretty setting with a nice garden area & a cool brick outdoor BBQ. The water views are incredible from both the north & south. Call Sarah Minton, 770-3076 #1178806

19075 W Big Lake Blvd, Mount Vernon $849,900 Wonderful and beautiful Big Lake waterfront home with 100’ lake frontage & dock. Practically perfect in every way! Modern open, flowing floor plan w/expansive lake views, luxury kitchen w/granite counters & stainless appliances, beautiful hardwood flooring, office by entry, 3 car garage plus lower shop space. Established landscaping. Comfortable master suite features walk-in shower and soaker tub. All in like-new condition. This shy acre on the lake offers quiet and privacy, a must-see! Call Jim Glackin 360-428-2828 #1197206 16708 Britt Rd, Mount Vernon $995,850 Beautiful, updated 3,130/sf home on 2.5 fertile Skagit Valley acres. Located half-way between Seattle & Vancouver, B.C. – an easy sixty minutes to either downtown, & just 4 minutes to I-5. Gracious Williamsburg Colonial style home has fabulous gourmet kitchen; spacious, sunny great room; lovely master suite. Two guest rooms, including one w/a sitting room. Formal living & dining rooms. Dream mudroom/laundry. Property features restored barn, garden shed, greenhouse, treehouse, & more. Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 #924351 7755 Cully Lane, Sedro Woolley $1,299,000 Premier NW Style Lodge home on 10 acres! Full renovation/expansion from its original design; transformed into this distinctive Custom Estate. Open living w/soaring river rock FP & floor to ceiling windows w/picturesque sunset views. Gourmet entertainment style kitchen w/ stainless, glistening granite. Expansive Master on Main w/FP & private deck. Lower level w/massive rec-room, Den, Full 2nd Kitchen w/wet bar & guest quarters. Full length deck, large patio area; Shop, Barn, Pond & fenced pasture. Call Elizabeth Miller, 420-3607 or Travis Miller, 420-7291 #1160390

12812 East Lake Dr, SW $185,000 One of a kind. Approx. 250 ft. of waterfront on Clear Lake with a view to the west. Breath taking sunsets, boating, fishing, and much more! Over 2 acres with marketable timber. Call George Bellos, 708-9762 #1122155 Farm to Market Rd, Bow $500,000 Bayview area 10 acre parcel of level pasture land with many allowable uses. A pleasant rural setting & out of flood plain. Minutes to I-5, schools, walking/biking trails, & Padilla/Bayview State Park. This property has 2 development rights as per Skagit County Planning Department buyer to verify. Call Warren Bingham, 770-2421 #1077908 12481 Persons Rd, Bow $779,000 Breathtaking 8.94 view acres featuring PUD water, power, 4 bed septic permit & completed critical area review. Western sunsets, views of Padilla Bay, Olympics & the San Juan Islands are just a few of the magnificent features. Build your estate on one of Skagit County’s prime locations. Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 #1035765 Old Hwy 99 N, Burlington $800,000 High visibility I-5 exposure at busy 4-way exit 232. Next to Starbucks. Level, retention pond in place, sewer & water in street. Approx 600 feet of frontage on Old Hwy 99 North. Very few freeway parcels this good remain. Call Jim Scott, 424-4901 #1057842 14804 State Route 9, Mount Vernon $1,599,500 20.3 acres of prime and very buildable residential property within the Mount Vernon urban growth area presently in county. Adjacent to and west of Big Rock with State Route 9 access to the north and Buckhorn Way to the west. Be ready to capture a share of the market as Skagit Counties housing shortage increases. Call Dick Nord 661-6529 #1220817

18419 Peregrine Lane, Mount Vernon $1,395,000 Spectacular Cascade Ridge estate on approx 6+/- acres, just one hour from both Seattle & Vancouver, BC. Gated drive leads up to beautiful 4835/sf home designed around the panoramic views of the bays, islands, Olympics, river, & farmland. Well-appointed home w/multiple living/ entertaining areas, high-end finishes throughout. Two guest suites. Attached 3 car garage, plus walk-out basement shop & additional parking bays. FAA-approved Helipad. RV parking. Indoor/outdoor living areas. Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 #1135956

VACANT LAND 23315 Pringle St, Mount Vernon $99,975 1+ acre building lot ready to go with your personal septic design. PUD water & power are at the street, County has issued and recorded a wetland release allowing the availability to choose your building site on this lot with in the setbacks. Recorded Lot certification, soil logs and survey. Country living yet close to amenities. Private road maintenance agreement. Call Linda Eastman 202-4075 #1184872 7753 Kathy Lane, Sedro Woolley $124,850 2.5 acres off a quiet lane, per inquiries, wells should be permitted in this area as it draws off the Samish Basin, buyer to verify all information. If your tired of the city life, here is a chance to possibly create your own quiet estate, close to town. Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 #1199539

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18490 Redstone Way, Mount Vernon $935,000 Perched high above picturesque Skagit Valley w/magnificent 180* views to the west out to the sound & to Mt. Baker from your kitchen window! Quality custom home w/rich finishes, dramatic walls of windows & sumptuous attention to detail. Gracious entertaining spaces. 1 bdrm guest house beneath 2-car detached garage. Outdoor areas feature lg. wrap around deck, fire pit, trellised picnic area & beautiful lush grounds. Private gated estate on shy 20 acres. Located between Seattle and Vancouver BC. Leigh Zwicker 360.333.9975 MLS# 1048321

1327 1 Decatur Head Drive, Decatur Island $89,900 Dreaming of a waterfront cabin but didn’t think you could afford it? Membership available in this unique beachfront cooperative; sharing ownership of 1.5 miles of beautiful shoreline, 8 cabins, 45 acres of uplands, passenger ferry, dock, buoys, tennis court, truck and laundry facilities. Cabins sleep 4-10 and each is comfortably furnished for your special island adventure including wood-burning fireplace, BBQ, deck and fire pit. Only 30 min from Anacortes. Seller is licensed real estate agent. Sarah Jones 360.333.2783 MLS# 1098797 9772 Golden View Trail, La Conner $207,000 100 ft of water front in a cottage designed for vacations. Imagine sitting on your deck with this view!! The floor plan is uniquely set up for entertaining with an open kitchen and living area, but two distinct living areas so your guests can have a living area of their own and even a separate entrance. Lease amount is $14,335.00 per year. New 50 Year lease @ purchase (see attached docs). Returned to the market, Buyer’s financing fell through. Kristi Gabrielse 360.420.3119 MLS# 870830

6331 Mountain View Lane, Anacortes $699,000 A wonderful double lot lakeside A-frame. Home has new metal roof and double car garage. Newer deck and fantastic view of Lake Campbell and Mt. Erie. Old dock washed away but can be rebuilt. House is original but easy to update. The setting is one of the finest on entire lake. Bulkhead across entire lack frontage. Consists of two parcels 65541 & 65540. Bill Robillard 360.770.4707 MLS# 1129817 13760 Donnell Road, Anacortes $680,000 Welcome to your secluded private retreat, bright and sunny with views that just won’t quit. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home was custom built by the owners to reflect their own island life style. The design maximizes the view from every angle, the effect is private and peaceful. Generator in the pump house conveys. Custom furnishings and accessories are negotiable. Bonus room (office) is on the main floor plus the large loft space would make an extra special office retreat. Great bird watching Kristi Gabrielse 360.420.3119 MLS# 1135254 4610 Camano Place, Anacortes $660,000 Great views of the San Juan ferries & shipping traffic on Guemes Channel & Rosario Strait from this main lvl living home in Clearidge. Step into the lvl entry straight to the great room featuring vaulted ceilings w/ gas fireplace & doors to large deck. Enjoy plenty of storage in the beautiful kitchen & entertain in the conveniently located dining. 3 bedrooms complete the main level. Elevator to completely new lower level MIL unit w/ full kitchen, laundry, 1 bdrm, full bath, living and bonus rm. Debbie Macy 360.391.2422 MLS# 1184218

LAND Lot 63 &64 Holiday Blvd, Anacortes $99,000 This beautiful, parklike, 1/2 acre property is partially cleared for a house site & garden. Large cedar trees with ferns surround the clearing. Peeka-boo views to the bay. Beach rights at 3 beaches are included with boat launch at Cook’s Cove & trail access to Long’s Bay. A septic design is available from the seller. A water hookup & meter with Holiday Hideaway Water Assoc. is at the property. Guemes Island is only an 8 minute ferry ride from Anacortes. Includes 2nd parcel P66025. Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 1221439 1309 Mariners Place, Anacortes $270,000 The Reserve at Channel Landing, Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to own a property in this premier water’s edge neighborhood in Anacortes. This generous sized lot has panoramic views of the Guemes channel, the ferry and tanker traffic, summer sunsets and clear northern light! Ask your agent for information on the custom home designed just for this site (available to the new owner), or come with your own plans. This neighborhood was planned as a collection of custom designed homes. Kristi Gabrielse 360.420.3119 MLS# 1199357 No Name Road, Guemes Island $125,000 This beautiful 5.4 acre property is near the end of a private road. It has a grassy driveway with a small clearing surrounded by a mature forest. The wells in the area are very good. Power is nearby on the road to the east of this property. Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 1181046

3917 W 5th Street, Anacortes $175,000 Conveniently located, close to Anacortes’ downtown, forestland trail heads and moments to Washington & Pennsylvania parks. Large, level lot is .20 of an acre and is ready to build. Potential views based on design of the Guemes Channel and San Juan Islands. All public utilities are on-site; easy build lot. Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 1143890

2917 17th Street, Anacortes

and beyond. This 11,548 Sq Ft lot is poised against the lush Cranberry Lake Forest Lands and perched at the top of The Highlands. The Highlands on Fidalgo Island is a neighborhood of exquisite custom view homes. Located on the west side of the island, this neighborhood enjoys some of the most stunning views on the island. Colleen Craig 360.770.9638

3925 Rock Ridge Parkway, Anacortes $319,000 Welcome to The Summit at Rock Ridge on coveted Fidalgo Island. Like an island above the island, Rock Ridge offers unsurpassed views of the legendary San Juans in a community of premier Strandberg homes. Capture the beauty of painters light on the water and relax in the refreshing ocean breezes. Minutes from town and the pristine, lush forestlands. These building lots are one-of-a kind, perched at the highest build-able point in Anacortes. Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 1129835 3936 Rock Ridge Parkway, Anacortes $389,000 Welcome to The Summit at Rock Ridge on coveted Fidalgo Island. Like an island above the island, Rock Ridge offers unsurpassed views of the legendary San Juans in a community of premier Strandberg homes. Capture the beauty of painters light on the water and relax in the refreshing ocean breezes. Minutes from town and the pristine, lush forestlands. These building lots are one-of-a kind, perched at the highest build-able point in Anacortes. Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 1129829 7314 Holiday Blvd, Guemes Island $80,000 This is a perfectly situated lot it slopes with a south easterly attitude towards the sun and is protected by the same slope from the north winds. Lightly treed full of beautiful ferns and substantial trees, you just can’t help but fall in love. This lot includes a water share ($17,000 value). Holiday Hideaway amenities including 3 community beaches and boat ramp. Kristi Gabrielse 360.420.3119 MLS# 1083332 Lot 46 Island View Drive, Anacortes $298,000 This stunning 5.4 acre high bank waterfront property has beautiful views of Padilla Bay, Huckleberry, Saddlebag and Hat Islands and the Cascade Mountains. The terrain is lightly treed with evergreens and Madronas and rock outcrops with moss and ferns. A well is on property and power is at the road. A geological study and septic design has been done in the past. Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 1070832 7 Eagles Nest Drive, La Conner $160,000 A nice territorial view property, with mountains and sound near. Cleared building pad and in fantastic community, perched high on hill. Bill Robillard 360.770.4707 MLS# 1191037

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Elizabeth LaRance Gina Davis Jack Dixon Jackie Stone Jeannine Reinig Jessica Notaro

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360-202-3891 360-941-4400 360-420-3119 360-333-9975 360-661-7119

Margi Houghton Nate Scott Paul Weisz Rebecca Chamberlain

$128,000

This one of a kind, large waterfront lot has spectacular views to the southwest of Guemes Channel and islands. Watch the ships go by and the eagles perch in the conifers. This lot has a water share with the Holiday Hideaway Water Company and a soil analysis on file. It is only an eight minute ferry ride from Anacortes and a 90 minute drive from Seattle. Beach rights at three coves. Moorage is also a possibility. Margi Houghton 360.202.0041

MLS# 621877

NSN 18th Street, Anacortes

$299,000

30,288 Square Feet level building lot. Zoning for Professional Building. Will build to suit..Will look at a trade. Rick Bennett 360.202.2630

MLS# 584818

Lot 3 Guemes Island Road, Anacortes

$249,000

This incredibly beautiful pastoral setting has vistas to the South of Fidalgo Island. Enjoy the big sky and lots of light from this open property. Ideal pasture for horse lovers with plenty of room to build your small country estate or farm on this cleared level ten acres. Convenient location just 3/4 mile from the ferry, store and beach. Community park is only a short walk away. Guemes Island is only an eight minute ferry ride from Anacortes. Anacortes is only 90 minutes from Seattle. Margi Houghton 360.202.0041

MLS# 1132966

COMMERCIAL 2326 11th Street, Anacortes

$1,500,000

Property includes three tax parcels: P31529, P31532 & P31536. There are two tideland tracts along with 1,620 feet of railroad right of way for sale with this property. Property also includes the potential assignment of lease with the Department of Natural Resources of the Sabastian Stuart Cannery. Lease expires in 2017, but there is an option to extend for an additional 15 years. John Prosser 360.202.3891

MLS# 879889

9011 Molly Lane #111, Anacortes

$137,950

New. Great Bays Storage. 60 ft x 20 ft with 14 ft doors and 20 ft ceilings. Great storage for RV’s, Boats, Cars or small business. Gated with security. Rick Bennett 360.202.2630

2806 W 3rd Place, Anacortes $225,000 7,754 Sq Ft. lot located in The Highlands a premier custom home neighborhood. Nestled against the lush backdrop of the Cranberry Lake Forest lands The Highlands enjoy some of the most stunning views on Fidalgo Island. Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 1014083

MLS# 1013179

Lot 80 Holiday Blvd, Anacortes

MLS# 1094323

9007 Molly Lane #102, Anacortes

$139,950

Storage unit on Molly Lane. 1320 square feet, Main door 20 feet wide and 14 feet high plus man door, Secured with alarm system and a gated community. Rick Bennett 360.202.2630

Windermere Real Estate/Anacortes Properties • 3018 Commercial Ave • Anacortes • (360) 293-8008 • (800) 327-5291

Barb Robinette Bill Robillard Bob Hyde Carla Keel Caroline Baumann Catherine Mers

$350,000

Paramount views of the Guemes Channel, surrounding San Juan Islands

360-202-0041 360-708-2354 360-391-7281 360-421-5021

Rick Bennett Rob Skelton Sarah Jones Tracy Peterson-Foy

MLS# 1223031

360-202-2630 360-488-3776 360-333-2783 360-708-1833 1704367

No Clusters Question:

We would like to buy a new home but not in a planned community. Why are new homes always clustered together?

Answer:

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) says “six in ten new homes are built in community associations.” According to data from the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction, 59.8 percent of all homes started in 2016 were built within a community or homeowner’s association. The Census Bureau defines community or homeowner’s associations as “formal legal entities created to maintain common areas of a development and to enforce private deed restrictions; these organizations are usually created when the development is built, and membership is mandatory.” From a builder’s perspective the construction

of homes in planned communities makes a lot of sense. First, there are economies of scale when large numbers of homes are built in one place. Second, it’s easier to sell new homes when buyers can see lots of choices at once. Third, planned communities are popular so why not build what the public wants? You can find new homes that are not part of planned communities, what are often identified as “infill” projects. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis explains that infill housing is often seen as “new houses constructed on vacant, underused lots interspersed among older, existing properties in established urban neighborhoods. However, others broaden the definition to include major refurbishing or reuse of existing homes or buildings.” Looking forward, we are likely to see more infill projects rather than less. As the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) explains, population trends and preferences will increasingly favor infill development. “Several trends point to a sustained increase in demand for infill development and a market opportunity for developers,” said the EPA in a 2014 report. “Consumer preferences for the amenities that infill locations offer are likely

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to grow as changing demographics affect the housing market. In the next 20 years, the needs and preferences of aging baby boomers, new households and single-person households will drive real estate market trends – and infill locations are likely to attract many of these people. As more people choose to live in infill neighborhoods, employers are following, and vice versa. Many corporations are moving to infill locations, in part because they recognize the competitive advantages of being closer to the central city.” If your preference is to avoid a planned community there are a lot of choices out there. You can look for infill properties now being developed or – for the more adventurous – you can buy a property and build on it yourself. For details speak with local brokers who are active in the areas which are most attractive to you.

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Anchor’s Away

Count the ways nearby listings impact sales

n real estate, there can be strength in numbers, but only if buyers and sellers make the most of multiples. Sometimes, two or more “For Sale” signs pop up on the same block. Seasonal effects can cause clustered listings. In Phoenix, for instance, many snowbirds had back north in summer, “so the best time to sell in adult communities is October through April,” says Chad Grabham of RETHINK Real Estate. Buyers tend to think two listings close to each other are coincidence, but with three or more, “it can create the perception that something is wrong,” explains Glen Henderson of Alliance Group Real Estate. A buyer’s agent needs to do “additional research into the properties to find out if there’s an issue. For example, “areas of San Diego are known for cracked slabs due to soil conditions,” Henderson says. Examine if homes are “selling on an upward pricing trend,” adds Jeffrey Miller, of AE Home Group, Baltimore. If several nearby listings linger on the market “then we view it as a red flag.” When not caused by adverse conditions, nearby listings have an “anchoring effect,” explains Manoj Thomas, Cornell University consumer psychology professor. Buyers who tour one home, priced at say $450,000 and then another for $425,000, will tend to bid lower on the more expensive home, and negotiate back and forth more than buyers making an offer on the lower priced property. Anchoring can increase buyers’ confidence, observes Miller. “The more similar the homes are, the easier it is for buyers to analyze value, compare trade-offs, and confidently pull the trigger.” And just like stores cluster in malls to give shoppers one-stop shopping, home sellers can take advantage of close-by listings. “You can have several [simultaneous] open houses,” says Grabham, “and make it a mega event to pull in twice the amount of traffic.”

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$565,000

7910 Birch Bay Dr #12 Blaine, Wa 98230

360-421-0435

$1,750 / rENt

Nicely finished home in Skagit Highlands, close to bus line, schools. medical offices, hospital and shopping. Home has laminated first level floors with cook’s kitchen. Stairs and upper level are carpeted. Electric heat & hot water and low maintenance yard include a double car garage. Washer/dryer are in the garage. MLS# 1229021

Sandy Everett

Enjoy the beach lifestyle or have as a great rental or vacation rental. Cute condo recently updated with natural gas stainless steel appliances and new counters. Stay toasty warm with the new natural gas freestanding stove. Rare unit with private spacious fenced backyard and deck. Short walk to the beach, near restaurants & shopping. MLS# 1226773

15282 dEWEy CrESt lANE

$115,000

Join me at my Open House on Sunday then stay for the Ring of Fire and Hope celebration! On Monday visit me then brave or watch the brave at the Carla Fischer 360-982-0010 Polar Bear Plunge!

xxx dAISy lANE, lAkE SIxtEEN, MouNt VErNoN $925,000 One of a kind lakefront property in the Pacific Northwest with approximately 1,500 feet of water frontage on a pristine trout fishing lake. Private wooded setting located on a dead end road. 2 miles to I-5. One hour to either Seattle, WA or Vancouver, BC. Permit for 10 bedroom water catchment system on file with county. PUD possible in the future as more development occurs. MLS# 1105664

Buildable lot with power and water. Location counts! Close to schools, golf, lakes, Dewey Beach. Midway to Oak Harbor and Anacortes for shopping, arts & entertainment, Carla Fischer medical, and ferries. MLS# 1124973 360-982-0010

Danya Wolf

$150,000

lot 18 trIllIuM lANE, CoNCrEtE

$39,000

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Large lot in Nookachamp Hills Community. Beautiful country setting overlooks a private lake for you to enjoy. Less than 10 minute drive to the city of Mount Vernon. All utilities are stubbed to the lot. MLS# 1059504

1 MouNtAIN VIEW rd, MouNt VErNoN

yolanda Sakuma 360-421-0435

$45,000

Lovely future building site requisite on using water catchment system to obtain building permit. Power to the property. Nicely treed level tract of land with open area ready for building in the future. Paved street. Walking distance Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 to Rasar State Park! MLS# 1080761

Carla Fischer Yolanda Sakuma

360-708-8294 360-982-0010 360-421-0435

360-202-3706

23786 kAMlooP Ct., MouNt VErNoN

$169,000

Great Vacation rental!!

Turn key 27 AC parcel building permit in hand for a one story 2573 sq. ft. 3 bed/2.5 BA home. Well approved and currently in use. Outbuildings include: 320 sq. ft. with laundry rm, the other is 200 sq. ft. Great private parcel - 15 minute to B’Ham, 15 min to Mt. Vernon. Zoning 10 AC min. Donna Kurras Power and meter to building site. MLS# 1179486 360-1770-7596

Yolanda Sakuma

5240 rAzor PEAk dr., MouNt VErNoN

2996 BArrEll SPrINgS rd., BoW

$18,500

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Equidistant from Bellingham and Mount Vernon! Lovely, lightly wooded building lot in quiet Glenhaven Community with many amenities: Club house; swimming pool; two lakes with fishing and light boating (paddle boats and sail boats); tennis courts, basketball courts, boat launch, picnic area, play area, Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 trails and more. MLS# 1194453

247 PollMAN CIrClE, lyNdEN

$305,000 Move-in ready 4 bed/2 bath split entry with loads of potential! This home offers upstairs master bedroom w/bath; plus 2nd bedroom. Open kitchen, dining & living room; sliding door onto deck to enjoy the backyard and your raised garden beds. Downstairs is bedroom 3 & 4, your second full bathroom; your laundry room and good size family room. MLS# 1161590

yolanda Sakuma

360-421-0435

Buyers and Sellers! First time buyer? Retiring? Up grading? Down-sizing? Ready to build your dream? Investor? Our team of Realtors is ready to help you, whether buying, selling or both. Sellers, ask for a free market analysis of your current home. Buyers ask about lenders, there are a lot of new loan programs available. Let our team make your dream a reality!

Located just outside the Mount Vernon City limits, this wooded 1 acre plus lot could be a building site for a stick built, modular, or manufactured home, with plenty of room. Tract has been surveyed (LeGro and Associates) and wetlands have been delineated (Oscar Graham and Pat Bunting). 1.27 acres Priced at less than one half of property tax assessment of $89,600.00 PUD water must be run in Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 from the west; or rain water catchment system needed.

Top Row, Left to Right: John Hunter, Yolanda Sakuma, Suzanne Jenkins Celia Miller, Marlene McCalib, Brett Tacker, Anette Johansen, She was in Australia Shirley Bertholf, Sandy Everett, Russ Lanker when we took the photo First Row, Left to Right: Elva Hunter, JoAnne Boudreau, Danya Wolf, Patricia Box, Carla Fischer

3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

360.424.0300

www.skagittraditionrealty.com 1705204

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