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ASK OUR BROKER P. 6

TAKE A CLOSER LOOK Home inspectors are a smart move before buying or selling P. 7

FEATURE HOME:

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3600 E. FIR STREET, MOUNT VERNON ELIZABETH MILLER ANd TRAVIS MILLER

$520,000 360.420.3607 360.420.7291

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A supplement to the Skagit Valley Herald and the Anacortes American

APr. 27-Mar. 3, 2018

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Ask our broker........................P. 6 Take a closer look...................P. 7 Home inspectors are a smart move before buying or selling

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BURLINGTON

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

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OPEN HOUSE, SUNday, aPRIL 29TH 1-3Pm $325,000

Dir: From College Way, N on LaVenture, becomes Francis Rd, E on Swan, N on Mudlake, E on Buchanan. Country Home on 1 Acre.

2 Lg Shops, Pasture & RV Parking. Remodeled Kitchen, Private Master Suite. Garden Space & Fruit Trees. MLS #1231708

Sedro Woolley

Call elizabeth, 708-8800

Mount Vernon

$450,000

Call tony, 420-0501

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Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

Lisa Boon Meyer 708-1415

StanWood

$125,000

Good opportunity to build your riverfront home & own Farmland.

Over 13 acres of farmland included. located just outside of town along the Stillaguamish River. nestled within quiet farm community. MLS #1233402

Call Mike, 540-1341

1,938 SF w/3 bd & 2 ba. East side of Big Lake. Lg west facing deck. .7 acre corner lot. Wood Flooring thru out. Breakfast bar in Kitchen w/ lots of addl storage. MLS #1274607

Wilma Louia Designated Broker/Owner 661-1631

$49,900-$59,900

2 adjoining lots. Large Level Lot. Site Plans and Estimates Available. Perfect Spec Home Project. MLS #1266079 / 1266093

Jim Stransky 708-1681

Sedro-Woolley

Call tony, 420-0501

Mount Vernon

$619,000

Sedro-Woolley

$445,000

Awesome Views from Unique Cottage. 399 SF w/ 1 bed/1.25 ba.

Private Boat Slip. 180 Day Recreational Resort w/pool, clubhouse, etc. Generous Loft w/ 2 sleeping rooms off patio. MLS# 1262460

Call Wilma, 661-1631

$1,200,000

Sedro-Woolley

$1,395,000

Spacious custom home. 4 BR, 3 BA, 4312 SF. .42 acre lot w/ views of Big Lk. Master BR on main floor. Granite counters, hardwoods, wet bar. 3 car attached garage w/ shop. MLS #1215137

3037 SF, one level living. 4 BR, 3.5 BA. Huge master with 5-piece on-suite, fireplace.

4.7 acres with 430’ of waterfront. Private 150’ dock. 72 x 40 3-bay shop with 16’ doors & hoist. Over-sized semi-attached garage. Open floor plan, huge kitchen facing lake. Luxurious covered deck for year-round pleasure. MLS #1244726

4765 sf/4 bd/2.5 ba on 8.25 acres. Gourmet kitchen with Huge granite eating bar, Viking appliances, cherry cabinetry and 2 sided gas fireplace. Home Theatre, Game Room, Great room, 3 Fireplaces. Outdoor covered BBQ, deck, Flagstone Patio and Firepit. 4 Car attached garage. Dream shop with finished loft, second kitchen. Peaceful territorial view. MLS #1243580

Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

Call laura, 441-5099

Call debbie, 708-8780

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

Ivana Wood 770-3550

Mike Welling 540-1341

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Debbie Benjamin 708-8780

Laura Kaestner 441-5099

Tony Zimmermann 420-0501

Jessica Treat 840-3446

Kati Shannon 391-1203

Traci Erickson Property Manager 755-5555

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Feature Home From cover: 3600 E. FIR STREET, MOUNT VERNON

$520,000

Windermere Skagitvalley 1030 east collegeWay mountvernon,Wa 360-424-4901 www.WindermereSkagit.com

Travis Miller Elizabeth Miller 360-420-7291 360-420-3607

Classic late 20th century NW open style, nestled on 1 full acre. Enter to discover exposed beams, natural doors & trim, 2-way brick FP & windows with stunning northern vistas, stretching up & across vaulted ceilings, all enjoyable from living areas & conversation pit. Kitchen with great storage, open to dining & great-room. Spacious Master on Main with private entry to view deck, walk-in & 5pc bath. 3 beds up, full bath, office & large Bonus with private deck. Gorgeous landscape with sport court, gazebo & shed.

MLS# 1262625

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Jeff Ingman Shelah Inman Jodi Dynes Fritz Inman

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Tim Reichert Ron Wortham Mary Jo Reitsma Travis Lohman

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Tod LeHecka Jan Scally Dale Owenby Dana Holmes

333-1032 421-5160 913-8662 770-6716

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CUSTOM BUILT…spacious farm style home that sits on 4 + acres in beautiful VACANT LAND…2 different pieces of land for sale. 26 acres & 40 acres in BEAUTIFUL LOT…in Big Lake with 75 ft of water front. All utilities country setting. 2 story, 3 bdrms, 4 baths, over garage tv/game room, Day Creek with nice views of surrounding mountains. Be able to enjoy the great are in street and just waiting for your house plan. Across street from large shop with bath, & great views of mountains. $610,000 #1275734 outdoors right in your backyard. $129,500 $199,500. Call for more details! golf course. $299,000 #1260699

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open sat. & sun. 1-4 MattHeW t. 360-840-6673/sanDi r. 360-770-8670 *NEW LISTING,...”SHY” 5 ACRES OFFERS PARK LIKE PRIVACY PLUS! *3 BEDROOMS (ROOM TO ADD 4TH!), TOTAL OF 2.5 BATHS *NEW CARPETING, LG. SUN ROOM W/HOT TUB, BIG DECK & MORE! 2610 e. seCtion st. “little Mtn. estates” Mt. Vernon $107,500 07 #1 IT UN

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open sat. & sun. 1-4 nora M. 360-739-4335/Daniel k. 360-813-8449 *LG. SHOP/BONUS RM. W/2 CAR GARAGE + LG. ATTACHED DOUBLE GARAGE *BIG FAMILY RM. DOWN, 2+ BONUS ROOMS, 3 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHS *GORGEOUS “IN GROUND” POOL, PARK LIKE & PRIVATE! 4223 lupine DriVe, Mount Vernon

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*DESIRABLE “OUTSIDE” LOT SETTING W/PRIVACY & LITTLE MTN. VIEW! *2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, GAS HEAT, GAS RANGE, INC. ALL APPLIANCES *BIG “L SHAPED” KITCHEN W/ADJOINING FAMILY ROOM, 1 CAR GARAGE

*LARGE 2 CAR GARAGE/SHOP, LARGE .70 ACRE LOT *2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH OLDER MOBILE HOME W/GORGEOUS FIREPLACE *INC. ALL APPLIANCES, “ESTATE SALE”, SOLD AS IS!

*5 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHS, “MOTHER IN LAW” SUITE DOWN + MASTER SUITE DOWN *LG. FENCED YD. W/GREENHOUSE, GAZEBO, HOT TUB *DETACHED 4 CAR SIZED GARAGE, ATTACHED 2+ CAR GARAGE, TOTAL OF 6!

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*SOLID 3 BEDROOM, 1.75 BATH W/LOVELY FAMILY ROOM *GAS HEAT, GAS FIREPLACE,...FORMAL LIVING/DINING ROOM *PRIVATE BACK YARD W/NICE DECK, LOCATION, LOCATION LOCATION!

*OPEN PLAN W/ALL NEW INTERIOR PAINT, NEW CARPETING & VINYL *3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, LOVELY FAMILY ROOM W/GAS FIREPLACE *QUIET DEAD END STREET NEAR HOSPITAL W/EASY I-5 ACCESS!

Diane Mills Anacortes Escrow Manager/LPO

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$380,000

*LARGE PARK LIKE, PRIVATE CORNER LOT W/LOVELY STREAM AT REAR *4 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATHS TOTAL, NICE FAMILY ROOM W/FIREPLACE *LOTS OF GUEST/R.V. PARKING, CLOSE TO SERVICES & HOSPITAL/SCHOOLS

Shelley Miner Burlington Escrow Manager/LPO

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Great Location Near Country Club #1262899 • $245,000

Terrific Opportunity to 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.A world of adventures playing in your own back yard with Beach & 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.

3 bedroom 2 bath 1782 sqft Rambler near the Country Club in Burlington.

Huge rock fireplace, dining room and lots of light. Great Location set on a quiet dead end street. Large Lot, huge 2 car garage and shed!

• 111 E. George Hopper Rd Burlington Title: 360-707-2158 Escrow: 360-707-2312 1-844-878-1519 • 3010 Commercial Ave Anacortes 1-800-870-8571 • 360-299-0565

Trusted Service for over 77 years

#1009604 • $1,000/mo

Prime Retail Space

One-owner Home on 1/3 Acre #1255801 • $329,000

950 Sqft of Prime Retail Space 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 950 sqft ft of 2nd floor space with private bath. Ample parking.

Now for sale! Beautiful one-owner home on Big 1/3 acre lot in Desirable south Mount Vernon location.

This unique property has been lovingly cared for, & features an amazing dbl-door drive-through garage, which leads to a full-size shop down below! The home has a split-bdrm floor plan, very open great room w/nice views to the west over city and valley! The roof is newer, there’s a wrap-around view deck, two ponds, a waterfalls, wishing well, & yard is fully fenced w/garden area! Hurry, come see!

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1125 E. State Street, SW $215,000 Charming historic home on large lot in the heart of downtown. Original fir floors, new windows, updated kitchen & appliances.

Fully fenced spacious yard, & detached garage/shed. Master & bath on main, 2 additional rooms & landing area upstairs.

Gas forced air furnace + free standing wood stove for efficient hearing. Just blocks from the library, grocery store, park, restaurants, & many more amenities. Needs new roof.

With new paint & cosmetic updates this home could really shine!

Call Tahlia Honea, 360-333-5815 #1278656 NE

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1525 Blackberry Drive, Mount Vernon $229,900 Nice 2-bedroom, 1 bath home in established neighborhood. Walk to downtown businesses. Home and carpets have been professionally cleaned. Large 3/4 fenced backyard for many uses such as gardening, etc. Good sized garage with storage space.

This could meet your needs for home and/or investment.

Call Don Neill, 360-420-4444 or Warren Bingham, 360-770-2421 #1277051

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704 Banta Road, Oak Harbor $355,000 Welcome Home! Just a minute to the back gate for NAS Whidbey! Walk to Moran Park beach! This extensively remodeled mid-century charmer on over 1 acre features open concept kitchen, main floor living, large deck with panoramic views. Lower level features large rec room and bedroom with private access for M-I-L or rental.

Fruit orchard. Huge detached shop with power, perfect for storage or hobbies.

Call Bob Hyde, 360-661-0756 #1269727 NE

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1805 11th Street, Anacortes $545,000 Old Town Anacortes welcoming one level living with nicely landscaped yard. 3 bedrooms or 2 bedrooms plus Office/Den off the living room.

Cheery kitchen comes complete with granite counter tops, stainless appliances & door to private patio area for relaxing or BBQing. Master suite boasts, walk in closet, 3/4 bath, double sinks. Quality washer & dryer. Two car garage plus a detached 352 SF outbuilding which is plumbed, wired, heated, sheet rocked & painted, perfect studio or guest space.

Call Kathy Rogers, 360-941-4400 #1274721

OPEN HOUSE SAT, APRIL 28TH 1-3

2511 Creekside Lane, Anacortes $400,000 This lovely 3-bedroom, 2 bath home is one of the largest Creekside units with easy maintainable living. Enjoy oversized living room accompanied by gas fireplace & big windows to make the inside feel outside.

With gorgeous views of Mt. Baker, Fidalgo Bay & common greenbelt with peaceful creek below you won’t want to leave. Plenty of room for everything plus breakfast nook in centrally located kitchen. This unit is complete with utility room & 2 car garage, plus allows for RV/Boat storage.

Call Gina Davis, 360-708-7794 #1274202

17630 Tiffany Way, Mount Vernon $598,700 Impeccably maintained 1 level home with beautiful landscaping. Hardwood entry & floors throughout. Huge open kitchen/eating/family rm with access to beautiful deck & a stunning view of the mountains & bay. Entertainment center in family rm with speakers throughout home. 2 gas fireplaces, master bedroom with shower & jetted tub. Built in desk in office, central vacuum, gas heat & air conditioning, 2 HW tanks, top of the line appliances. Lifetime tile roof, shop area in 3 car garage, rare find!

Call Donna Rowell, 360-708-7984 #1254690

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3901 A Ave, Anacortes $630,000 Meticulous rambler on rare 1 acre within Anacortes City limits across from the ACFL forest lands. Beautifully landscaped, raised garden beds for flowers or veggies, several fruit trees, lots of bulbs & perinnials & paved circular tree-lined driveway welcomes you.

Kitchen w/bay windows, granite counters, commercial grade 48” double oven/range.

Open living, huge formal dining room, utility room w/1/2 bath & pantry area.

Nice sized shop plus 1,000 sf metal bldg.

Call Julie Birkle, 360-391-1096 #1273515 NE

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12702 Reservation Rd, Anacortes $650,000 Great corner location just off HWY 20 with approx 700’ of frontage on Reservation Road. Level 3.72 acres zoned light industrial w/Residence. This property features a 1930’s home 3 bdrms/1 bath, 1,502 SF. Two additional out buildings one is 24x24 the other is 24x26 with power. Many possibilities for your investor.

Call Caroline Baumann, 360-202-7327 #1274286

Windermere Real Estate/Skagit Valley • 1030 East College Way • Mount Vernon • (360) 424-4901 Windermere Real Estate/Anacortes Properties • 3018 Commercial Ave • Anacortes • (360) 293-8008 Windermere Real Estate/North Cascades • 520 Cook Rd • Sedro-Woolley • (360) 856-4901 April 27, 2018

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Raising a Red Flag Question:

We’re trying to sell a house but the basement wall was deemed to be “bowed”. We have never been told it was not structurally sound, but we lowered the sale price dramatically because of this. To save cash we are selling the property “as is”. The lender will not give a loan to the buyer because of this issue. Will the house be “flagged” now with any other prospective buyer who tries to get a mortgage from a bank?

Answer:

Even when selling residential property “as is” there’s typically an obligation to disclose material issues, depending on the jurisdiction where the property is located.

Your situation raises a number of questions: First, what does “bowed” mean? You may or may not have a significant problem. You need independent, professional advice to find out what’s wrong, what caused the problem and how it should be resolved. This means the property should be checked by a licensed engineer and any repairs should also be checked by an engineer to assure they’re properly completed.

It’s best to sell homes with as few red flags as possible. If cash is an issue, then it may not be possible to finance the repair work yourself so you will need a work-around. Speak with local real estate brokers for details.

Second, by any chance does your homeowner’s insurance cover foundation damage? There’s no set answer, it depends on your policy and the cause of the bulge, but if the damage is related to an insured event or condition then repair costs may be covered less your deduction. At the very least speak with your insurance broker.

Be aware that in speaking with your insurance broker you may set off a CLUE report. CLUE – the

Q& A

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Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange – is a system operated by LexisNexis that’s used within the insurance industry to track personal auto and home claims going back seven years.

According to the Washington state insurance commission, a CLUE report can be created when an insurance company pays a claim, establishes a file for a possible claim or denies a claim.

Under federal rules you’re allowed to obtain a free copy of your CLUE report once every 12 months. For details go to: http://bit.ly/CTWClue.

Third, if you have resolved the issue and have proof from a licensed engineer that the repair has been properly made then disclosure should be welcomed because you had a problem and did something about it. It’s no longer an issue – or a reason to discount the price.

NORTH PUGET SOUND ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® 525 East College Way, Suite J

Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Tel. (360) 416-4902

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Brandon Koetje Memorial Scholarship The North Puget Sound Association of REALTORS® is currently accepting applications for the Brandon Koetje Memorial Scholarship, established in honor of Brandon Koetje in 1992.

The purpose is to assist a deserving student from Skagit County and surrounding areas furthering their education at an accredited WA State school.

Applicant Qualifications:  Minimum GPA: 3.0  Undergraduate Student (min 1 year secondary education required)  Letter of recommendation from faculty member  Letter of recommendation from sponsoring REALTOR® Member Applications must be received no later than May 15, 2018 for the 2018-2019 school year, and can be found at npsar.realtor/applications-and-memberdocuments, or by calling the North Puget Sound Association of REALTORS® at (360) 416-4902.

Mission Statement: The Nor th Puget Sound Association of Realtor s advocates for Realtor s and their clients, and promotes the protection of property rights.

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Home inspections are a smart move before buying or selling to check for any problem areas

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hopping for homes often involves going online to check out new digs or pads, touring properties with a real estate agent, visiting open houses, but usually not rummaging around a crawl space, trying out appliances or building a fire.

While look-sees help house hunters narrow the field of homes to buy, they don’t necessarily reveal the properties’ structural well-being. If potential owners want results of a home, warts and all, they may not even get to see a blemish, let alone know if there are serious problems afoot, without a more thorough inspection.

Potential buyers usually secure a thorough once-over after a contract’s signed but before the deal’s clinched, residential experts note. “Not every home owner takes the important precautionary step of having their home inspected before closing, but it’s a wise idea,” says YourHome1Source, an Internet site for home-related matters. “Inspectors know how to ‘dig’ with their eyes, ears, noses as well as use their arsenal of tools,” the company says, noting for instance that poor ventilation or mold may be why moisture has left walls or floors discolored.

Inspections typically cost around $315, according to Home Advisor. They can run as much as $400 or more for houses of at least 2,000 square feet and as little as $200 for a small home less than 1,000 square feet, or for a condo.

According to the California Home Inspectors Association, “The 1970s saw the creation of a new industry when buyers began hiring general building contractors to perform pre-purchase inspections on homes they wanted to buy.”

The home inspection industry has grown since then and boasts many professional groups, including the 42-year-old American Society of Home Inspectors, headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois.

ASHI publishes a standards of practice and a code of ethics, outlining “what you should expect April 27, 2018

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to be covered in your home inspection report.” The group also publishes a detailed question and answer section on its website at www.homeinspector.org.

“Buying a home could be the largest single investment you will ever make,” the Q and A points out. “You’ll want to learn as much as you can about the newly constructed or existing house before you buy it. A home inspection may identify the need for major repairs or builder oversights, as well as the need for maintenance to keep it in good shape.”

A homeowner, meanwhile, who seeks an inspection can ferret out problems in the making and suggest preventive measures to avoid costly future repairs, ASHI says. And sellers can discover any necessary repairs to put the house in a better condition to go on the market.

The society recommends against homeowners doing their own probes. “Even the most experienced homeowner lacks the knowledge and expertise of a professional home inspector,” it says.

A standard home inspector’s report covers the condition of the home’s heating system; its central air conditioning system (temperature permitting); interior plumbing and electrical systems; the roof, attic and visible insulation; walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors; and the foundation, basement and structural components.

Homes can’t fail inspections; professionals simply describe the physical condition of the house and point out what may need repairs or replacement, according to ASHI. In recent years, inspections have gravitated toward high-tech features such as using advanced computers to more efficiently organize and speed up the process of compiling information and employing space-age tools such as infrared thermography that ‘sees’ moisture before it shows up on a ceiling or wall, according to YourHome1Source.

Pillar to Post Home Inspectors in Tampa, Florida, which has handled more than 3 million home

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FSBO 915 Jameson St. 1956 3 Bdrm, 1 Ba, 972 sq. ft., 60'x100' lot, concrete foundation, gas heat. All new floors, lights, windows, refrigerator, doors, roof, plumbing, dishwasher, furnace, wall insulation, vapor barrier under the house, big driveway, cute little shed, fenced backyard, sewer lines.

List price $250,000.

Call 360.770.2405 ask for Wayne.

LA CONNER COMMERCIAL WATERFRONT $675,000. 608 S. First Street.

3 commercial units + 2nd floor apartment + moorage.

55' waterfront.

Current income in place.

CBA ID# 596812 Hansen Real Estate, LLC 206-604-7491

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inspections, typically summarizes information on the first couple of pages of a report including unsafe areas such as a wobbly glass shower door and most needed repairs such as a cracked foundation. Color photos of the home’s condition follow.

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$1,350,000 412 N 1St StREEt, moUNt VERNoN

19889 CEDaRDalE RD., moUNt VERNoN

35.5 acre equestrian farm; 18,096 sq. ft. arena with rubber mulch material; fourteen horse stalls (one is a double);horse shower; people shower; twelve horse “casitas” (mini-shelters) in separated pastures with watering system; farmhouse with 2 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths; celebration hall; separate barn residence with 3 bedrooms,2 1/2 baths; another barn with hay storage. One acre is platted as a separate building site for an additional residence (SE corner);great visibility to I-5.Shown by appointment. Danya Wolf

Shirley Bertholf

360-840-1863

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$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

Danya Wolf

Carla Fischer Yolanda Sakuma

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

5234 BERCot RD., FREElaND

15282 DEWEY CRESt laNE

$115,000

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Elva Hunter 360-202-3086

SPeCTaCUlaR SeTTInG On The 12Th FaIRWaY

workmanship in this immaculate 3,3358 sq.ft., 4 bed, 3 bath & 2 half. Tile & hardwood fl, white shutters & blinds throughout. Great room w/soaring book shelf & gas fireplace, wet bar w/fridge & sink. Lg dining, spacing master w/ ensuite Jacuzzi tub, large walk-in shower, closet w/built-ins.

C o v e r e d entertaining patio, & 3 car garage.

MLS# 11805462 Elva Hunter John Hunter

360-202-3086 360-202-3854

$29,900

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Large lot in Nookachamp Hills Community.

Beautiful country setting overlooks a private Lovely future building site requisite on lake for you to enjoy. Less than 10 minute drive using water catchment system to obtain to the city of Mount Vernon. All utilities are building permit. Power to the property. stubbed to the lot. MLS# 1059504 Yolanda Sakuma 360-421-0435

room. New carpeting and all new stainless steel appliances & granite counter. Gracious entertaining with living room, formal dining & kitchen w/ great room & atrium. Curved staircase to Lg Master & walk-in Closet & 5 piece bath & 4 bedrooms, 2 bath. Downstairs with spacious family room, wet bar, pool table, sauna, 2 bedroom & 2 bath, fireplace, ready for your guest, 3 car garage & tile roof!

MLS# 1234575

1403 alpiNE ViEW DRiVE, moUNt VERNoN $719,000 The one you have been waiting for in Beautiful eaGleMOnT Eaglemont Golf Course Community. Pride and

$274,900

Water View Home! Enjoy the peaceful view of Holmes Harbor from your spacious deck. Surprisingly comfortable layout in this 2 bedroom/2 full bath manufactured home on a gently sloped shy acre.

MLS# 1262667 360-941-2983

$150,000

1618 UNiSoN plaCE, moUNt VERNoN, Wa 98274 $899,000 Classic large home on the 12th Fairway Golf Course, eaGleMOnT in beautiful Eaglemont. 3 stories with plenty of

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

Suzanne Jenkins

23786 Kamloop Ct., moUNt VERNoN

$285,000

Want a home with character, uniqueness, strength?

Here’s your chance to own & restore this 1909 gem.

Imagine sitting on your front porch, basking in the glow of breathtaking sunsets over the Skagit River, or watching the city fireworks, up-close and personal, with friends! Take a short walk to downtown M.V. & enjoy Tulip Festival activities without fighting traffic.

Relish an extra 10-15 min. sleep each morning because of quick access to I-5 for your morning commute. Zoned R3 - Multi Family MLS#1278487

Nicely treed level tract of land with open area ready for building in the future. Paved street. Walking distance to Rasar State Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 Park! MLS# 1254912

Top Row, Left to Right: John Hunter, Yolanda Sakuma, Celia Miller, Marlene McCalib, Brett Tacker, Anette Johansen, Shirley Bertholf, Sandy Everett, Russ Lanker First Row, Left to Right: Elva Hunter, JoAnne Boudreau, Danya Wolf, Patricia Box, Carla Fischer

Suzanne Jenkins She was in Australia when we took the photo

3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

360.424.0300

www.skagittraditionrealty.com 1739418

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