Real Estate Weekly | January 01, 2016

RE-Weekly.com REAL ESTATE IN SKAGIT, ISLAND AND WHATCOM COUNTIES

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DEMYSTIFYING REAL ESTATE JARGON P. 4

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR HOME INSPECTION P. 4

WHAT DO CONDO FEES INCLUDE? P. 9

FEATURE HOME:

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17325 OLYMPIC PLACE, MOUNT VERNON Jim Glackin, Windermere RE/Skagit Valley

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$369,000 3604242828

CLASSIFIEDS P. 1011

JAN. 1JAN. 7, 2016

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De-Mystifying Real Estate Jargon P. 4

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Getting the Most Out Of Your Home Inspection

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What Do Condo Fees Include?

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320 S Burlington Blvd • Burlington www.SkagitValleyRealEstate.com (360) 755-9494 • (800) 775-0153 W NE

La Conner $152,000 Fantastic 6+ acres of fee simple property w/well, septic & power. Located off a dead end road. 2 BR, 1 BA manufactured home. 36 x 36 shop. Great opportunity to build your dream home! MLS #875192 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

Bellingham $184,900 One level 2 BR, 2 BA condo w/attached garage. Home features large living room & dining room. Large utility room & pantry. Kitchen has bay window w/rear door to deck. Backs up to 300 acres of wooded park land.

Sewer, water, garbage & lawn service included in dues.

MLS #860181 Call Mike, 540-1341

Burlington $229,000 Tri-level home near L.U. School. 4 BR, 1.75 BA. Formal living room w/wood fireplace. Family room w/gas fireplace. Double car attached garage. Outbuilding storage MLS #872684 Call Wilma, 661-1631

Burlington $254,950 Rambler located in established East Burlington neighborhood. Nearly 2000 SF, 4 BR, 1.75 BA. Spacious living room with gas fireplace. Wide galley kitchen open to living room. Setup nicely for separate living, 2nd kitchen, separate entry. 20 x 20 heated shop, RV Parking, 3 storage sheds. Yard is landscaped to perfection MLS #865098 Call Ron, 333-1045

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Mount Vernon $425,000 Need space? Custom built home has over 3000 SF & sits on shy 1 acre. 3+ BR, 3.5 BA. Great location.

Bamboo & tile flooring. Full studio w/separate entrance.

Gorgeous master suite on main level. Dbl sided gas fireplace. A must see! MLS #870661 Call Debbie, 708-8780

Wilma Louia Designated Broker/Owner 661-1631

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Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

Jim Stransky 708-1681

Bellingham $585,000 Lake Samish waterfront home. Well-cared for, built in 2002. 1867 sq. ft., 3 BR, 1 ¾ baths. Lg. open kitchen w/ granite counters. Bulkhead, dock, westerly view.

Tankless water heater, F.S. propane stove. MLS #769355 Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

Samish Island $750,000 Pvt. Samish Island home w/145’ low bank waterfront. .88 acre lot. Breath-taking views. 2330 SF, 2+ BR, 2.5 BA. Recently updated kitchen w/granite & newer appl.

Enjoy clamming, crabbing & boating. Only 20 min. off I-5. MLS #385906 Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

Ivana Wood 770-3550

Mike Welling 540-1341

Debbie Benjamin 708-8780

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Maggie deSouza 610-8413

Camano Island $255,000 Living room/dining area w/wood burning FP. Soaring ceilings & open kitchen concept w/granite counters, eating bar & stainless appliances. New features incl. most of kitchen, carpet, hardwood, interior doors, paint & trim.

Private fenced backyard. Master suite with ¾ bath & separate office area adjoining. New ductless heat pump & AC. Community features 3 private beaches, clubhouse & pool. MLS #879506 Call Ivana, 770-3550

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Bellingham $1,999,000 Three rare parcels of vacant land. Located beside Bellingham International Airport and close to Bellingham Bay. 25.12 acres altogether. Industrial zoning. Shaped almost as a square. MLS #876124 Call Willa, 253-318-6131

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FEATURE HOME FROM COVER:

770-8670

North Homes Realty Inc. 1030 E. FAIRHAVEN AVE., BURLINGTON

$375,000

$189,500

22430 CRIDDLE LANE, “BIG LAKE AREA”, M.V. $279,500

SANDI RILEY 770-8670

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SANDI RILEY 770-8670

• SOLID 3,000+ SQ. FT. OFFICE BUILDING ON 3 LOTS • ZONED COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL, “ADDITIONAL 3 LOTS AVAIL.” • CITY APPROVED TOWNHOME “SITE PLAN”, CALL FOR DETAILS

• CLOSE TO 2 CITY PARKS & “UMBARGER SCHOOL”, QUIET CUL DE SAC! • CUTE & COZY 3 BEDROOM 1 BA. CEDAR RAMBLER • LG. FENCED YARD, NEWER COMP. ROOF, “MOTIVATED” SELLER!

• PRIVACY CLOSE TO TOWN, 4.78 ACRES W/SOME MTN. VIEW! • HUGE 3500+ SQ. FT. HOME W/NEWER ADDITION • 3 BD., 2.75 BA., 2 FAMILY RMS., BONUS RM., REC ROOM & MORE!

2725 E. FIR ST. “PARK VILLAGE” M.V.

2725 E. FIR ST. “PARK VILLAGE” M.V.

2610 E. SECTION ST. “LITTLE MTN. ESTATES” M.V. 55

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1116 SHULER AVE., BURLINGTON

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17325 OLYMPIC PLACE, MOUNT VERNON Windermere Real Estate/Skagit 1030 E. College Way Mount Vernon, WA 360.424.4901 www.WindermereSkagit.com

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SANDI RILEY 770-8670 • HANDICAP ACCESS, UPDATED 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH CLOSE TO CLUBHOUSE • OPEN PLAN W/LG. LIVING/DINING RM., BIG KITCHEN W/ADJ. FAMILY RM. • GAS HEAT, NEW A/C, LG. COVERED PORCH, MOTIVATED SELLER!

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w w w. b r o w n m c m i l l e n . c o m • 235 W. Rio Vista Avenue, Burlington

HAVE IT ALL.. this 4 bedroom home has a family room, bonus room & office plus a 3 car garage, all on a shy 1 acre lot in excellent Burlington location. Priced at $545,000. #844468 MAKE OFFER-POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCE..live in the 1900sf home & turn garage into 2 apts, or business space. Home has 4 Br., & convenient location in Burlington. $209,950. #852584 OUTSTANDING BLDG LOT..across the street from Regence Blue Shield. Great site for clinic or any professional use. Lot is 164X210, sewer, water is in.$415,000. #791084 ATTENTION BUILDERS..two acres zoned R-2 ready to be developed. Potential for 8 or 9 lot subdivision withutilities in the street. Convenient to town. $585,000. #772211 CORNER LOT..4.34 acre lot located in a peaceful area,corner of Parson Creek Rd., and Hatley Ln. Come build your home. $99,500. #805234

Ron Wortham 661-1500 Mary Jo Reitsma 770-6013 Kristen Tuttle 708-8392

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Jim Glackin 360-424-2828

Come see this NW contemporary modified A-frame - a custom home perfectly suited to its site! Peaceful Skyridge community offers easy I-5 & Mount Vernon access, privacy & large treed lots - location allows you to choose Conway school district to the south. This house has many artful touches - stone & glass counters, ceramic tiling, skylights & windows throughout.

High efficiency heating w/heat pump for AC & on-demand hot water. Landscaped yard has many specimen plantings! MLS #840992

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• LARGE (1440 SQ. FT.) 2 BD., 2 BATH UPGRADED “55+PARK” BEAUTY!• SPACIOUS FAMILY ROOM W/COZY GAS STOVE, ADJ. “SUNPORCH” • 2 COVERED DECKS, LG. SHOP, NEWER CARPETING & NEWER VINYL WINDOWS

$369,000

BURLINGTON RAMBLER..Like new, 2 Br., 1.75 Ba, 1130 sf home, good floor plan w/laundry room, gas f/place & patio. Close to schools & shopping. $209,900. #831438

NICELY SECLUDED..4 Br., 2 Ba., Rambler surrounded by BURLINGTON DUPLEX..3 Br, 2 Ba main house and small beautiful evergreen trees on an 1.67 acre lot near Sedro efficiency apartment for the right investor, always rented.

Woolley. $298,500. #824068 $207,000 #733489

BUILDING LOT..shy half acre in Sedro Woolley city limits. Utilities in street, some marketable trees. Lot line adjustment is all that is needed to turn parcel into 2 lots.$69,900. #576834 SAMISH ISLAND LOT.. Enjoy peek-a-boo Island views from this lot, which also includes easement to the beach below. .24 ac. Parcel. $75,000. #777533 BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME..gently sloped 1.7 acre lot w/ lake & mtn views. Choose your plans & build. Utilities in street. $120,000. #700679 NEW PRICE! READY TO BUILD..31 Lots in Nookachamp Hills near Big Lake. Water, Sewer, Electric & Nat’l gas to each lot. Priced from $84,000-$145,000. # 746424 -#746695

LEVEL 4 ACRE PARCEL..zoned Multi-family within the City of Mt. Vernon. Potential for various housing development, close to college, schools & medical. NEW PRICE!!$130,000. #693883 BEAUTIFUL CRAFTSMANSHIP & VIEWS.. home sits atop Brl Hill w/awesome Valley views. Over 4,000 SF, all the attention to detail you would expect, . $559,900. #807007 GREAT LOCATION..Townhome style condo convenient to shopping, & 1-5. 2 mstr suites, spacious living room adjoins kitchen & dining area. Lg 2 car garage& storage. #853301. $184,500 VINTAGE & BEAUTIFUL..updated 1930’s home on Mt. Vernon Hill w/in-ground pool, basement, bonus room w/ vintage bar. Amazing kitchen, $319,000. #821988

Jodi Dynes Jeff Ingman Shelah Inman

333-7783 202-2859 661-0145

Tim Reichert Fritz Inman David Parsons

391-5587 661-0147 391-4008

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RARE SHELTER BAY HOME..2400 sf, 3 Br,2.75 Ba, one story w/wonderful daylight basement. $269,900 #811061 BURLINGTON PROFESSIONAL BLDG…1579 sf bldg in great Burlington location. Currently a dental office, great layout for variety of businesses.Adjoining lot available. $285,000. #733399 LAKE CAVANAUGH-NO BANK WATERFRONT.. Gorgeous views from charming home beautiful wood floors, wood vaulted ceilings. Spacious kitchen, lg deck, outdoorfrpl & your own dock. $725,000. #810568

Travis Lohman 661-4533 Terri Heyntsen 391-0938 Jan Scally 421-5160 Galen

Kindred Tod LeHecka Holly Hilts

770-7083 333-1032 661-5538

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he ABCs of real estate are pretty lengthy and complex; that’s exactly why you hire a realtor when you want to buy or sell a property. Here’s a look at three terms that might leave you a bit better equipped to follow along throughout the process.

buyers. As a buyer, it gives your realtor access to specific details about properties, including vacancy, street address, taxes, and any criteria that are part of your search.

Comparative market analyses (CMA). Also known as “comps,” comparative market analyses are A multiple listing service or MLS done by your realtor to determine a is a continually updated private suitable selling price for your propernetwork used by realtors across the ty. An analysis looks at which other country. This database enables real- properties are listed in your area, tors to share their listings with each what they feature and how much other. Brokers earn commissions they’re selling for. for their own listings, and when they help sell a property as a buyer’s Internet data exchange. The NAR agent they receive partial commisallows certain information to be sions. The MLS-brand network oper- made public for individual buyers ated by the National Association of on its online realty tool, MLS®. This Realtors (NAR) is currently the main Internet Data Exchange doesn’t Internet marketplace for realty in short-circuit the role of the realtor, the U.S. as the available information is limited to protect the privacy of sellers.

As a seller, you benefit from an However, it allows buyers to refine MLS listing because it disseminates their search criteria from home and your property listing to a very wide develop an idea of the current maraudience of realtors representing ket conditions.

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ou wouldn’t dare skip the home inspection before you buy a home, would you? An inspection optimizes your chances of satisfaction by making sure you get and pay for exactly what’s there. It saves you from all those gut-wrenching reality checks that come as new homeowners begin to realize their investment is a real money pit.

CHOOSE YOUR HOME INSPECTOR CAREFULLY Thirty-nine states require home inspectors to have a license; this serves as proof that he or she has received the proper training. Your realtor can tell you what the regulations about this are in your state.

A good way to locate a trustworthy inspector is to ask your realtor for some referrals. Start with at least three, and talk to each of them to get a feel for their skills, experience and credentials. Ask the candidates about their knowledge of home construction and current building codes.

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GO ALONG ON THE INSPECTION One of the biggest mistakes homebuyers make is to rely on a written report instead of going along for the inspection. As you walk through the house together, from top to bottom, you’ll catch the inspector’s reactions to what he or she finds before it can be tempered.

Ask questions as you go along, and take advantage of his or her savvy about defects and potential problems.

Above all, make sure the home inspector you hire has a proven track record with happy customers to prove it. If you know exactly what you’re getting and what work needs to be done to make it your home sweet home, you can’t go wrong.

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STAT Q2 SALES INCREASE

.06% Increase in number of homes sold in 2nd Quarter 2015 compared to a year earlier.

Source: Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies, University of Washington

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www.WindermereSkagit.com RESIDENTIAL 2610 E. SECTION ST #87, MV

VACANT LAND $78,500

Well maintained home in Little Mountain Estates.

This 3 bed, 2 bath home features an open floor plan to allow for natural light as well as a breakfast nook.

The back yard is full of beautifully manicured vegetation that backs up to the community park. Call Jake Koetje, 466-8045 #828661

41621 NORTH SHORE DR, CONCRETE

$79,000

Beautiful riverfront property with 150’ of waterfront.

Older single wide with large deck is perfect for your weekend get-a-way. Enjoy fishing from your own property & in the evening enjoy the fire pit while watching the river roll by. Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 #831307

722 TALCOTT ST, SW

$90,000

Cute rambler style home. Features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Kitchen with eating space. Detached garage & lots of parking. Close to schools, shopping & hospital. Call Karine Anderson, 421-1189 or Tasha Zahlis, 391-5075 #872319

507 N. 1ST ST, MV

$324,000

Remodeled triplex located close to downtown, shopping & medical district, easy freeway access. Each unit is 2 beds, 1 bath. Open floor plans, light & bright, kitchen w/ breakfast bar & eating area. Lower level has an add’l 500+SF of space. 4 private storage spaces.

Call Karine Anderson, 421-1189 or Tasha Zahlis, 3915075 #827196

13862 S. FREDONIA RD, MV

$329,000

Classic Farmhouse on 1.49 level acres. 2400 SF w/ cozy gathering room off the kitchen, formal dining, & spacious formal living room. Large pantry/laundry.

Upstairs the master bedroom has fireplace, private .75 bath. 3 additional bdrms & full bath up. Property has mature landscape, greenhouse, detached carport w/RV parking & shop rm, orchard, plus shop-ready slab. Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 #862176

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11369 FOXFIRE LANE, SW

$399,000

Beautiful home in a nice secluded area. Hardwood floors, large kitchen is open to the dining area. Stone fireplace & pellet. Vaulted ceilings & large windows make this home light & bright. Oversized 3 car garage. RV hook ups. Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 #724109

16442 FIR ISLAND RD, MV

2324 MONICA DR, MV

$275,000

Fantastic split level home, 4 beds, den, large kitchen with eating bar & dining off kitchen, upgraded Italian tile flooring, fully remodeled bathrooms with jetted tub, fenced back yard, oversized garage, tons of storage. Located in an older, established neighborhood. Call for your showing today! Call Tasha Zahlis, 391-5075 or Karine Anderson, 421-1189 #878588

49 WILLOW LANE, MV

$285,000

Multi-tenant income producing property on Willow Lane in Mount Vernon. Live in one unit and create a stream of income with the other two units. Or enjoy the income of all the units. Call April Axthelm, 6614947 #784134

$409,500

Charming 4 bedroom farmhouse on 2+ acres with beautiful barn & quaint 1 bed, 1 bath 750 SF rented cottage. House boasts hardwood floors, great country kitchen, & spacious living room, classic dining room with gas fireplace. Huge back deck & garden shed/studio. Call Sarah Minton, 770-3076 #742313

23793 KAMLOOP CT, MV

$510,000

Spacious 4 bedroom home with high ceilings, double sided fireplace, 2 master suites & 3.5 baths. The kitchen boasts granite & an open inviting atmosphere.

Enjoy a beautiful valley view & a 3 car garage. This home is located in the much sought after Nookachamps Community in Big Lake. Call April Axthelm, 661-4947 #807961

10934 SAMISH ISLAND RD, BOW

$529,000

South facing Samish Island Beach house just steps to the water’s edge. Great island getaway with 2 bed, 1 bath, walls of glass, expansive decks for entertaining, spa, and boat house/artist studio. Call Bill or Jannette Krieger, 421-4446 #869404

9674 SAMISH ISLAND RD

$725,000

Incredible property! 157 ft. of medium bank waterfront. Almost an acre & it includes a darling duplex.

Each unit is 1 bed, 1 bath. They have a nice shared laundry room with storage for each unit. Views from the property are amazing. Call Robin Luif, 420-2026 #804056

5798 CEDAR DR, BOW

$710,000

Beautiful 4,000+ SF home sits at the end of a private road on well-manicured grounds. This home has an open floor plan, with a tremendous kitchen built to entertain. Full finished day light basement & is equipped with large decks & patios perfect for entertaining. Come enjoy this peaceful & private home.

Call Jake Koetje, 466-8045 #778282

18907 W BIG LAKE BLVD, MV

$897,000

Big Lake Custom home w/100 ft. of waterfront features 4 bdrms including master suite, 3.5 bath, rec rm, & bonus rm plus a 4-car garage. Gourmet kitchen w/an impressive marble island w/eating area, family, dining & living room, 3 sets of French doors leading to the expansive deck w/uninterrupted lake views.

Call Sherry Johansen, 708-3636 #771852

10219 HALLORAN RD, BOW

$960,000

Secluded 3.74 acres & 200 ft. of waterfront including tidelands. Gorgeous view of Samish Bay & Mt. Baker.

4 bedroom, 4766 SF house is full of island charm.

With a 2 bedroom, 2 bath guest house, garage with workshop & a barn. Wooded area with over 65 rhododendrons. Call George Bellos, 708-9762 #827126

14259 BEAVER LAKE RD, MV

$1,198,000

Beautiful 82.5 acre income producing hay farm. Wellkept 2 story home with large rooms. 2 barns with additional 24X36 shop. Large fertile garden with fruit trees, berries, & grapes. PUD water plus water rights. Don’t want to farm? Land lease is possible. Additional 35 acres of rental ground available. Close to town yet peaceful country living. Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 #875005

13278 STARVATION RIDGE, MV

23317 PRINGLE ST, CLEAR LAKE

ERSHIG RD, BOW

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360-202-2500 360-708-1010 360-840-9455 360-421-1189 360-421-3082 360-202-4075

$150,000

Beautiful 1.46 acre lot right off highway 99. Sewer, PUD and power in the road. Enjoy gorgeous views of Butler Creek from your backyard. Call Nathan Loeb, 333-7197 #774099

CASCADE VIEW DRIVE, MV

$350,000

Breathtaking westerly views from this one of a kind lot in Cascade Ridge! Ready for you to build your dream home, this one acre lot is fully cleared with utilities in street. Located in Conway School District and just minutes from I-5, amenities, and schools.

Picturesque views overlooking Skagit Valley, Olympic Mountains, tulip fields, and San Juan Islands. One of the few lots left in this exclusive development. Call Shelby Hagman, 982-0163 #869807

5293 ISLAND VIEW WAY, BOW

$425,000

View Samish Bay, Padilla Bay, islands, brilliant sunsets & picturesque farmlands from this 5 acre building lot.

Quick access to I-5 & Chuckanut Drive for any easy commute north or south. Located in a neighborhood of newer homes. Includes a drilled well. Last available 5 acre lot. Call Warren Bingham, 770-2421 #812976

$1,249,500

Bay View home situated on 2.5 acres. 3800+ SF. of luxurious living space. 2 master suites. Designer kitchen with stainless appliances, double ovens, granite counters, & spacious island. Dining area with Bay & Olympic Mountain views. Lg Media, bonus room with .5 bath. Outdoor living area with a fireplace & wet bar. 44X32 attached RV garage. Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 #855676

Jim Koetje Josh Scott Karen Beckner Karine Anderson Lee Ann Dean Linda Eastman

$99,000

Beautiful 1 acre plateau lot in the country to build your dream home. Fabulous westerly views, perfect for your animals. Easy I-5 access for commuting.

Lovely creek and super location. Call April Axthelm, 661-4947 #789314

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NMLS ID# 404665 | WA-CL 713524 Branch Manager / Mortgage Consultant Windermere Mortgage Services Series LLC/Skagit Valley

Windermere Real Estate/Skagit Valley • 1030 East College Way • Mount Vernon • (360) 424-4901 • 1-800-849-7939 April Axthelm Balisa Koetje Becky Elde Bill Krieger Cindy Sullivan Dave Patterson

$68,500

Over 1 acre building lot with PUD water, power in the street, critical area survey completed & recorded lot certification. The property is partially cleared & nestled back off the road for country living.

Development is designed for 4 homes. Most of the preliminary work is completed, needs septic design & installation. Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 #838443

Margy Furst Megan O’Bryan Nathan Loeb Rita Ingram Robin Lee Luif Sarah Minton

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Shawn Danley Sherry Johansen Spencer Roozen Tahlia Honea Tasha Zahlis Tiffany Danley Travis Miller Warren Bingham

360-488-3858 360-708-3636 360-708-0634 360-333-5815 360-391-5075 360-298-4857 360-420-7291 360-770-2421

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www.AnacortesRealEstate.com RESIDENTIAL 5610 ROSARIO WY, ANACORTES

NEW PRICE!

TRUMP ISLAND, DECATUR ISL

$7,750,000

Custom Build Luxury Estate on Private Island, enjoy your own Forests, Farm & Ocean Fronts. Located in the San Juan’s this 29 Acre Island captures the iconic beauty of the beautiful Pacific NW. 360 degrees of water & forest views. 4230’ saltwater frontage wtidelands. Architectural excellence w-contemporary design, superior quality & top of the line finishes throughout makes this a truly SPECTACULAR home.

Completely self-sustained environment. Power & Water. Caretakers Cottage & Dock!

Leigh Zwicker 360.333.9975 MLS# 648615

2103 29TH PL, ANACORTES

$585,000

Wonderful new construction opportunity w/3 car garage. Tremendous views of Mt. Baker & Fidalgo Bay from this well designed NW Craftsman home.

Home has 4 bdrms w/main floor master, media room & bonus area. Interior finishes will be high quality hardwood; stone & tile to include heated bthrm flrs.

Kitchen is nicely laid out & will feature SS appliances.

Some customization can still be done to buyer specs at this point.

Paul Weisz 360.391.7281 MLS# 601736

5149 CAMPBELL LK RD, ANACORTES

$619,000

Enjoy stunning views from this perfectly situated house. Originally built as a bed & breakfast, this 5 BR 3-1/2 bath home is just perfect for entertaining. The property is set up to take advantage of a wide variety of outdoor activities from gardening to horses. Imagine living right on the base of Mt. Erie! The woods are full of trails. Outdoor equipment is negotiable.

Kristi Gabrielse 360.420.3119 MLS# 761645

2399 SKYLINE WY #103W, ANACORTES

$520,000

Beautiful 3 BR, 1-3/4 bath ocean front condo. Ground level unit w/expansive glass & 10 ft ceilings. Island views you can see forever; extraordinary sea life viewing. Skyline Marina at your back door. Enjoy all the amenities of the Skyline Beach Club.

Jack Dixon 360.941.5000 MLS# 872662

423 ARMITAGE RD, DECATUR ISL

$225,000

A wonderful sunny & private location for your minifarm or island hideaway. Home is very charming w/ wood floors & trim, cozy wood stove, great bath w/ jetted tub, separate shower & a gracious covered porch. Includes an amazing 36x48 shop, w/220 amp svc, heated floors, F/A heat, finished walls & a 14x48 carport. Decatur Island is a short water taxi ride from Anacortes; property has access to a deep water dock, private airstrip & 10 acre waterfront park. DSL available.

Sarah Jones 360.333.2783 MLS# 795950

14343 JURA WY, ANACORTES

$495,000

This unique, remodeled home on over 2 acres offers you privacy plus views of Mt Baker & Similk Bay. 50yr stone coated metal roof, wrap around composite deck w/glass railings & views from almost every room. Deluxe kitchen w/granite countertops & center island. Key living on the main level w/spacious master suite. Natural gas radiant heat for the home. Lower level has 2nd master suite, huge family rm w/wet bar plus a rec room area too. Large lot w/room to build a garage & more.

Colleen Sargent 360.202.2155 MLS# 868392

1520 38TH ST, ANACORTES

ndermere Mortgage Services at (425) 268-7995

$285,000

This house is light, bright & warm. The kitchen has a vaulted ceiling wi/skylight, 3 add’l solar tubes throughout. The two sided fireplace makes the eating area & the rec room especially inviting. The solarium is off the rec room & would make an awesome master suite! The solarium offers a garden oasis all year round. These are features of a home twice the size and garden space galore.

Kristi Gabrielse 360.420.3119 MLS# 854872

$525,000

Beautifully laid out home inc 3,065 sf., 3 bdrms & 2-1/2 Bths. Office, fmly rm & open living space between the kit, liv & din areas. Granite counter tops, built-ins, bamboo & cork flooring add to the comfortable feel of this hm. Vws of Mt. Baker & Fidalgo Bay. Fenced backyard w/patio areas & gas fire pit for complete outdoor enjoyment. Incl space for RV/boat parking & sprinkler system. Must see this wonderful home!

Gina Davis 360.708.7794 MLS# 875772

17531 DUNBAR RD, MOUNT VERNON

$369,000

3 bedroom triple-wide with new hardi-plank siding, new roof, covered porch & updated large kitchen, sitting on almost 1 acre. Cozy gas fireplace in living room. Trex back deck for outdoor enjoyment. Beautifully landscaped yard includes several different kinds of fruit trees & flowers. Oversized shop/garage & motorhome shed offer space for every need. Private, rural feeling yet close to town.

Cynthia Aanestad 360.610.0120 MLS# 865752

COMMERCIAL 641 DECATUR HEAD DR, DECATUR ISL

1717 COMMERCIAL AVE, ANACORTES

2802 COMMERCIAL AVE, ANACORTES $239,000

2.4 acres, retail store & deli, 700sf studio apartment, small cottage, 3 sheds, greenhouse & 16x16 detached garage. A vacation home destination for numerous Seattle professionals, Decatur Island is a short water taxi ride from Anacortes & a beautiful place to call home. Great location on main road in the center of the island. DSL. Sarah Jones 360.333.2783 MLS# 702250

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Gina Davis Jack Dixon Jackie Stone Jessica Notaro Joan Handelmann

360-708-7794 360-941-5000 360-661-2247 360-202-1441 360-202-4800

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360-202-3891 360-770-3515 360-941-4400 360-420-3119 360-333-9975

Linda Macy Lindi Kudlacek Margi Houghton Nate Scott Paul Necco

$550,000

Get your business seen with this 5680 square foot vintage church located on Commercial Avenue. Commercial Ave is the main route to shopping, dining and playing for Anacortes residents and visitors as well as the most common route into and out of town. Bring your vision build your business and bring in foot traffic with this ideal location. Owner financing available.

Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 849432

Windermere Real Estate/Anacortes Properties • 3018 Commercial Ave • Anacortes • (360) 293-8008 • (800) 327-5291 Cheryl Frazier Colleen Craig Colleen Sargent Cynthia Aanestad Debbie Macy

$420,000

Great location with 63 feet of frontage on Commercial Avenue. This location has been the starting point for many successful Anacortes businesses that later expanded their locations to other areas of town. Being next door to Walgreens and across the street from Starbucks makes for ideal visibility. Current tenant is leaving in November, property will also be for lease.

1,800 square feet of retail space with a courtyard off the east side with many possibilities.

John Prosser 360.202.3891 MLS# 851948

360-708-8284 713-822-9203 360-202-0041 360-708-2354 360-770-5989

Paul Weisz 360-391-7281 Rebecca Chamberlain 360-421-5021 Rick Bennett 360-202-2630 Rob Skelton 360-488-3776 Sarah Jones 360-333-2783 Vicki Cooley 206-949-1010

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ondominiums are extremely popular these days. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), nearly one million Canadian households own this type of housing and demand is constantly increasing. Are you thinking of following the trend and buying a condominium for yourself? Before doing anything else, be sure to look into the condominium fees.

Typically, some of the condominium fees are also deposited in a building reserve fund (also known as a contingency fund or capital replacement reserve fund). These funds are established to pay for any major work that will be required in the future.

For example, when a new roof is required, it would be paid for through this fund.

To avoid any unpleasant surprises, you should always make sure there WHAT DO is enough money in the THEY COVER? reserve fund before purCondominium fees are chasing a condominium.

It is also a good idea to used to cover the costs of maintaining and repair- ask for written confirmation of what is included ing the building’s comin the condominium mon areas. Co-owners fees before signing a must pay their share on purchase offer. All this a monthly basis. These information can be found costs may include: in a new building’s disclosure statement or in an • Snow removal, existing building’s status garbage collection and certificate. Scrutinizing recycling pick-up. the building’s operating budget will also help • Landscaping, the you make an informed cleaning of common areas, the upkeep of ame- choice. nities and maintenance on the heating, cooling and security systems.

• Utilities, cable and Internet access.

• Employee salaries (for the caretaker, for instance), insurance policies for the common areas and building management costs.

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CLA SSI FI E D S Burlington 1 Bdrm apartment, $850 a month. Plus first and last months rent. I pay for water, sewer, garbage, cable and electricity. Call (360) 770-2788.

1 - 4 Bdrm Rentals.

Piazza Realty Property Mgmt., Inc. 360-424-RENT (7368) www.prpmrentals.com

Mobile home for sale, 14'X72', 2 bdrm 2 bath, very nice condition, single wide. Need to move. $12,000 cash. Will entertain reasonable offers. 360-8565783.

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With attention to detail, wonderful home w/spectacular views of Eaglemont Golf Course! French Doors w/slate entry, Elva Hunter 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on large lot; hardwood & carpet, living w/gas fireplace, 360-202-3086 large kitchen with lots of cabinets; newer formal dining. Fabulous gourmet kitchen flooring and fresh interior paint;2 car solid granite island, beautiful cabinets, opens to Lg great insulated garage and 960 sq. ft. attached room w/fireplace & box beam ceiling. French doors open to shop with office space. Lots and lots of Large Deck that spans the entire house, overlooking the golf Suzanne Jenkins storage. Move in ready. course. Eaglemont Community w/spectacular clubhouse & 360-941-2983 restaurant. MLS#815455 $599,000 1802 BAKERVIEW CT, MOUNT VERNON $129,000 1804 BAKERVIEW CT, MOUNT VERNON

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Immaculate 3 bed/2 full baths, 1830 sq ft home with beautiful kitchen and attention to detail. Large deck off back w/territorial view.

All rooms and entrance are on 1 level, with lg utility room and all appliances. Forced air heating, septic and window coverings. 1 year Sandy Everett lease and NO Pets. Background/Credit check 360-202-3706 $52 for each adult 18 years and above. First, last and deposit.

15XXX MEADOWLARK LANE, MOUNT VERNON $ 95,000

Lovely Country home, 1.62 Fence acres, Barn, 3bd home w/ attached 1 car garage and territorial view. New carpet, vinyl, windows and slider door, Terrific soap stone wood stove plus gas fireplace, JoAnn Boudreau updated stainless appliances. Approx. 360-391-0746 1400 sf not far between Mount Vernon and Sedro-Woolley.

MLS# 865834

Nice 3 bed/2 bath home in convenient Burlington location! Pretty chef’s kitchen with nicer appliances, pantry and lot of Danya Wolf cabinets. Home offers wood blinds and 360-708-8294 dbl pane windows; small deck, fenced yard and storage bldg.; Burlington-Edison School District; bus line; walk to nearby shopping. Pets negotiable with non-refundable fee. Application(background/credit) $53 per person 18+ living in home.

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Attractive, large lot in beautiful Eaglemont Golf Course community, close to brand new 20,000+ SF clubhouse, Elva Hunter dining and full fitness facilities. 360-202-3086 Complete plans for a beautiful home on this lot are negotiable. MLS# 475295 3004 BARRELL SPRINGS RD, BOW

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Mount Baker view from one of the premier lots in beautiful Eaglemont! Elva Hunter Pre-Sale and Custom design your 360-202-3086 dream home with Irving Construction fine craftsmanship...wonderful open floor plan. Builder custom built 1806 and 1808 Bakerview Ct. # 794097 $167,000 20274 STACKPOLE RD, MOUNT VERNON $225,000

Home is a fixer upper. Barn is on State Historical Registry. Fantastic Beautiful 15.5 acres in sought after view and great building site Bow! There are 3 possible building on this 4.92 acre tract. Fenced. sites, 2 have road access into them. The Property sets nicely on the east property has been replanted & offers side of and above E. Stackpole Rd. Danya Wolf seclusion and also southwesterly sun Donna Kurras Occupants of fixer upper house are 360-708-8294 exposure. Seller has put in a well, just 360-770-7596 uncooperative. They also state water (dug well) is needs power & pump. This is the perfect property to not potable. House has 2 bedrooms;1 bath; 1056 build your custom home or put a manufactured home square ft, built in 1910; effective year built is 1983; on. MLS# 794546 electric baseboard heat. MLS#867198

All city amenities available at street; including PUD water, electricity, natural gas, cable TV, city sewer and city garbage Danya Wolf pick-up. Lovely evergreens and 360-708-8294 deciduous trees. Over 1/5 of an acre! Includes two tax parcels! MLS#863875 1804 BAKERVIEW CT. #LOT 170, MOUNT VERNON $165,000

Beautiful, peaceful setting. Imagine waking up each morning to spectacular views of Sauk Mountain, the Cascades, Skagit River & the valley below...! Enjoy privacy in a Shirley Bertholf park-like atmosphere w/panoramic 360-840-1863 views. Close to town. Nice hiking through forest w/cedar groves. What more could you ask for? MLS#175569 3709 BEAL ST, BELLINGHAM 98225 $1,000,000

Lake view lot in Big Lake! Tract A (P17995) a gently sloped partially wooded lot on South end of Big Lake.

Enjoy the sunsets on this 1/3 acre lot!

MLS#853972 2680 118TH AVE SE #103, BELLEVUE

Danya Wolf 360-708-8294

$225,000

COMMERCIAL/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL

2.55 acres of light industrial land located Mount Baker view from one of the premier large 1 block South of Meridian Street. Great Sandy Everett lots (10972 Sq. Ft) in beautiful I-5 visibility! The parcel is currently 360-202-3706 Eaglemont! Builder/Owner will build comprised of 6 sfr, of which 4 are actively rented, for you or bring your own builder! generating a total monthly rental of approximately All utilities are in and ready for $4000.00 per month. (3713, 3711, 3709, 3705 Beal Street you to build. Complete set of plans and 906 & 910 Baker Street) All tenants are on month to for a beautiful home on this lot is month or short term leases. This is a great opportunity to negotiable. Builder completed 1806 Elva Hunter continue your revenue stream while finishing your final and 1808 Bakerview Ct. MLS#848246 360-202-3086 planning for the parcel. MLS#818713

Great location w/easy access to I-405, downtown, parks and trails. Good sized Master w/ full bath and 2 closets. 2nd Carla Fischer bedroom has French doors that open to 360-982-0010 private balcony. Wood burning fireplace in living room. Individual garage and two additional parking spots w/permits. Clubhouse w/sauna and workout room. Pets allowed with restrictions. SS subject to lien holder approval. MLS # 763294

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