Real Estate Weekly | January 9, 2015 by Skagit Publishing

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BUYING VS. RENTING P. 4

Q & A: ASK OUR BROKER P. 8

AGENTS WHO GO THE Open House Sunday, January 11, 1-4pm FEATURE HOME: 12206 BAYHILL DR, BURLINGTON Danya Wolf, Skagit Tradition

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Buying vs. Renting

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Q & A: Ask Our Broker

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Agents Who Go the Distance

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Classifieds

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Go to our website for a quick and easy way to search all listings! 320 S Burlington Blvd • Burlington www.SkagitValleyRealEstate.com (360) 755-9494 • (800) 775-0153 W NE

Sedro-Woolley $144,950 Fantastic home on double lot. Great location. Walking distance to schools, town & parks. Huge fenced yard with shop. Mature fruit trees. Great garden area. Move-in ready!. MLS #680588 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

La Conner $149,000 Home at the end of the lane. 2 BR, 1 BA. 5+ acres w/utilities at end of private road. 24x36 shop. Great opportunity for a rare location! MLS #685336 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

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Sedro-Woolley $204,950 Well cared for home in nice SW neighborhood. Great floor plan with good size living rm. Nice master suite w/walk in closet. Lg. fenced in backyard. Gas heat and hot water add to home appeal. Come check it out today! MLS #699386 Call Ivana, 770-3550

Wilma Louia Designated Broker/Owner 661-1631

Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

Jim Stransky 708-1681

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Burlington $239,900 Well built Burl 3 BR home. Out of flood plain. Lots of garage space for RV, boat, & shop. All gas heat incl. fireplace & range. Fenced backyard w/nice covered deck & greenhouse. MLS #728477 Call Kirk, 770-7470

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Hamilton $149,950 NO FLOOD ZONE! 3 BR, 2 BA, doublewide. Located East of Sedro-Woolley. Situated on nearly 2/3 acre. Home includes kitchen upgrade & more Land is flat, useable & produces an excellent garden. MLS #722328 Call Ron, 333-1045

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

Ivana Wood 770-3550

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Burlington $1100/month Plus a $1100 security deposit. 2 BR, 1 BA w/ separate laundry room. Freshly painted interior & new carpet. Covered front porch w/single car detached garage. Lg. fenced backyard. Pet negotiable, sewer paid. 12 month lease required. Call Property Management, 755-5555

Mike Welling 540-1341

Sedro-Woolley $165,000 Wonderful traditional home. 4 BR, 1.5 BA. Beautifully updated w/new flooring & paint. Detached shop/garage. This home is move in ready. MLS #644414 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

Debbie Benjamin 708-8780

Corinne Cartwright 202-2397

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Stanwood $187,900 Gorgeous 1 acre lot in great community. Private park-like setting. Lg. living rm. w/ wood stove. Galley kitchen with sliding glass door leading to deck. Basement has 2 almost finished rooms and ½ bath. With some TLC this home can build instant equity. MLS # 728365 Call Corinne, 202-2397

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Sedro-Woolley $1350/month Plus a $1350 security deposit. 3 BR, 1.75 BA. 2 car attached garage with nice sized yard. Water included, pet negotiable. Have access to Glenhaven community amenities. Call Property Management, 755-5555

Maggie deSouza 610-8413

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Ayla Contois 610-1652

Kenny Sides 982-3400

Shelley Sides 472-1873

Mount Vernon $1450/month Plus a $1450 security deposit. 3 BR, 2 BA. Family room, gas heat & fireplace. Private backyard w/large deck & hot tub. 1 car garage & 1 car carport. Pet negotiable, sewer & garage paid. Minimum 6 month lease. Call Property Management, 755-5555

Kristi Boyd 755-9494

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Traci Erickson Property Manager 755-5555

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Your Dream Home. Our Skagit County Home Loan Team.

Brett Lloyd Anacortes NMLS# 493147

Lynda Nelson Mount Vernon

NMLS# 487362

NMLS# 522402

Brown McMillen Real Estate

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

BIG LAKE WATERFRONT..1 ac bldg lot,sunny side of Lake. Sewer, water, gas & power in street.290+ft of w/ front, approved house plans &permit. Possible owner terms $375,000 #480557 APPROVED BUILDING PERMIT..already on this nice secluded one acre bldg. Lot near Big Lake. $124,500. #722459 HEAVILY WOODED..20 acres at top of hill. Was logged about 20 yrs ago & will be ready to harvest again in 15 to 20 years. $79,500. #600899 20 ACRES WITH VIEW.. Fronting on a gravel road with water & electricity available, bargain priced $79,500. #600682

Terri Heyntsen Jodi Dynes Holly Hilts

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391-0938 333-7783 661-5538

CUTE & COMFY..open floor plan, cute 3 Br, 2 Ba w/lg kitchen, fenced yard, shed. 55+ Park $85,000. #656240

GREAT SHOP..1.46 acres with 2 BR home and a really nice 30’X36’ finished shop building. $115,000. #707863

IMMACULATE & CHARMING..home in quiet neighborhood close to all amenities. Oak h/woods, 3 Br., 1 Ba, fireplace w/insert. Fully fenced yard. $165,000. #706269

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME..gently sloped 1.7 acre lot w/lake & Mtn views. Choose your plans & build. Utilities in street. $125,000. #700679

BUILDING FOR LEASE..prime location west side of College Way, between Papa Murphy & Skagit State Bank. Lessor will do 3-5 yr lease w/option to renew. $1500. Per mo. #659449

COMMERCIAL LAND..3 vacant comm’l lots, direct visability from College Way, own your own bldg., lots fully serviced & have wet land studies on file. Seller will carry contract or lease to purchase. $10.00 per sq.ft. #656495 $534,000.

SALE OR LEASE..2400sf commercial bldg. On busy corner lot in downtown Mount Vernon. Lease at $1,800 month or buy $219,500. #662753 STANWOOD CAMPSITE..3 aces in Stanwood, Nicely wooded with a stream running through it. $29,500. #688959

Jeff Ingman Tim Reichert Shelah Inman

202-2859 391-5587 661-0145

4 BDRM..ready for new owner. 2.5 baths, spacious deck & patio, fenced back yard, attached 2 car garage, extra parking, close to walking trails. $189,900. #651379 TOP OF THE HILL..20 acres on Bacus Hill w/water & electric available. Panoramic views to south & west. $69,500.#600802

Tod LeHecka Fritz Inman Jan Scally

333-1032 661-0147 421-5160

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NMLS# 526854

NMLS# 487364

Jennifer Thompson Mount Vernon

www.peoplesbank-wa.com/homeloans

NEW ON MARKET-4 BDRM. 2.25 BATH home.. shy one acre w/beautiful farmland views. Shop and plenty of parking. $350,000. #716607

Carolyn Lloyd-Whitney Holly Peterson Mount Vernon Mount Vernon

360.757.6013 800.869.7084

FIRST TIME ON MARKET..Beautiful custom 4 Br, 2.25 Ba, 3 car garage home overlooking Big Lake. $385,000. #723573 17 ACRES..just 6 miles from Mt. Vernon w/public water & wonderful valley & mtn views.$239,500. #594939 BUILDING LOT..lg level lot on the outskirts of Burlington w/public water available. Bld or place a MFG home here.. $74,500. #719693 2 ACRE LOTS..2 parcels ready for new home. Each is 2 acres w/nice territorial views and municipal water available. $110,000 #45359 REDUCED..GORGEOUS..3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath rambler on an acre w/ view to the west of mountain & bay. Beautiful lyptus wood floors & cabinets, separate office $439,500. #588583

Ron Wortham 661-1500 Mary Jo Reitsma 770-6013 Dave Parsons 391-4008

Galen Kindred

770-7083

Buying vs. Renting Rents on the Rise

Buying now is twice as affordable as renting, but that doesn’t mean it’s any easier for young buyers to get into the market

s it’s gotten more affordable to own a home, the exact opposite has taken hold for renters. American homebuyers making the national median income and purchasing the typical U.S. home spend just more than 15 percent of their income on their monthly housing payment, down from a historical norm of around 22 percent during the pre-bubble years between 1985 and 1999, according to a Zillow analysis of third-quarter 2014 income and home-value data. Renters, on the other hand, now spend nearly 30 percent of their monthly income on rent, up from around 25 percent historically. Rents are expected to grow around 3.5 percent in 2015, according to Zillow. But while the increase in monthly costs may drive some renters toward the buying market, according to Dr. Stan Humphries, Zillow’s chief economist, it also may make it more difficult for first-time buyers to save for a down payment. Younger buyers – often earning less and making smaller down payments, should expect to spend slightly more

(17.4 percent vs. 15.3 percent) on their mortgage payments. Continued low mortgage rates and increasing inventory should see more young buyers enter the market in the coming year. “Roughly 42 percent of millennials say they want to buy a home in the next one to five years, compared to just 31 percent of Generation X,” Zillow’s Humpries said in a statement. “The lack of home-buying activity from millennials thus far is decidedly not because this generation isn’t interested in home ownership but instead because younger Americans have been delaying getting married and having children, two key drivers in the decision to buy that first home.” According to Zillow, the best markets for first-time buyers in 2015 are: 1. Pittsburgh 2. Hartford, Connecticut 3. Chicago 4. Las Vegas 5. Atlanta

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FEATURE HOME FROM COVER:

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12206 BAYHILL DR, BURLINGTON

$399,000

Skagit Tradition Realty 3780 E. College Way Mount Vernon, WA 98273 360.424.0300 www.SkagitTraditionRealty.com

TRILLION … WITH A T

Danya Wolf 360-708-8294

Gorgeous well-built privately situated home with separate, complete “mother-in-law residence” including bedroom plus den. Superb floor plan, custom home built in 1997 has 2347 sq.ft., a lovely living room; dining room and kitchen w/ breakfast bar; plenty of parking, a loop around driveway; 484 sq.ft. double garage; 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths in main house. Excellent area, great schools, above farmland and floodplain; North of Skagit Golf and Country Club. MLS# 728429

$1.7 trillion Increase in value U.S. homes gained in 2014

Source: Zillow Home Value Index

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 11, 1-4pm

SANDI RILEY 770-8670

North Homes Realty Inc. 14022 DODGE VALLEY RD, “PLEASANT RIDGE” M.V. $549,000 P

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378 RAINBOW DR, “GLENHAVEN” S-W

$199,500

• GORGEOUS N/W CRAFTSMAN STYLE 4+ BEDROOM, 4/5 BA. • OAK FLOORS, GRANITE KITCHEN, SOLID FIR TRIM/ DOORS • MOSTLY FENCED 3 ACRES, 5 BAY CARPORT/SHOP, GREAT LOCATION

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OPEN HOUSE SUN 12:00-3:00 MARLENE D. 661-6720

• NEWER (2004) AND LOADED WITH EXTRAS! • ”3 STAR” ENERGY CERTIFIED HOME, OPEN PLAN, VAULTED CEILINGS • 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BA. (JETTED TUB), CUSTOM CABINETRY IN LOVELY KITCHEN, & MORE!

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$131,900

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$178,500

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• ATTENTION FIRST TIME BUYERS/INVESTORS, LIKE “NEW” INSIDE & OUT! • 40 YR. ROOF, HARDIPLANK SIDING, VINYL WINDOWS, NEW F/A GAS FURNACE • 2 BD., 1 LG. NEW BA., NEW PLUMBING/WIRING/FLOOR COVERINGS, NEW KITCHEN++!!

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CALL SANDI R. 770-8670

• MOTIVATED SELLER, LOTS OF RECENT UPGRADES, MOVE IN CONDITION! • 3 BEDROOMS, 1.5 BATHS, NICE BONUS/FAMILY ROOM, HEATED SHOP/GARAGE • NEWER VINYL WINDOWS & COMP. ROOF, GAS FURANCE, LG. YARD

• MUCH LARGER THAN IT LOOKS FROM STREET, 1634 S.F.! • 3 BEDROOMS, 1 NEW LG. BATH, SPACIOUS WOODFLOORED LIVING/DINING ROOM • COV. PATIO, GAZEBO W/HOT TUB, SHOP/GARAGE/CARPORT. MUST SEE!

• PRIVACY++ W/EVERGREEN “SCREENING”, 1.44 ACRES, MTN. VIEWS! • 3 BED., 2 BA., “MARLETTE”, COZY WOOD STOVE, F/A HEAT • ATTACHED HEATED SHOP + LG. DETACHED GARAGE/SHOP

2610 E. SECTION ST. “LITTLE MTN. ESTATES” M.V. $79,500

16713 MCLEAN ROAD, MOUNT VERNON $537,000

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• DETACHED HIGH DOOR R.V. GAR/SHOP + 2 CAR ATTACHED, 2 HOMES! • APPROVED 1 BD. “IN LAW” APARTMENT + 3 BD., 2.5 BA. CUSTOM RAMBLER • NEW BAMBOO FLRS., CARPETING & PAINT, 2 GAS FPL., MUCH MORE!

• JUST LISTED, LOVELY 1999 “MARLETTE” W/ GARAGE & CARPORT! • 3 BD., 2 BATHS, PRIVATE MASTER W/DOORS TO LG. DECK • SPACIOUS W/LG. FORMAL LIVING RM. + HUGE FAMILY RM., GAS HEAT

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#717040 • $200,000

Amazing Property

# 725537 • $110,000

Ground Level Condo

Home on the 6th Tee Box #715759 • $390,000

Fannie Mae Homepath Burlington home on 1/2 acre with 2 outbuildings. Features a 1 level 2400 sqft home w/790 sqft shop, 680 sqft heated studio gas heat, 2 bathrooms, partially finished 2nd kitchen all conveniently located on a 1/2 acre lot on State Route 20 just east of Burlington and minutes to I-5. Don’t miss out on this great property!

In a terrific building right across the street from Skagit Valley College! Large rooms including open kitchen with living and dining areas as well as wood fireplace and nice patio. 2 full baths including bath off master. Huge pantry/utility room and extra storage in building. Short Sale don’t miss out Price Approved by Bank!

2200 sqft Skagit Golf & Country Club home on the 6th tee box. Wonderfully maintained newer 3 bed 2.5 bath home on beautifully landscaped lg corner lot. Features light open flowing floor plan, tile roof, 3 car gar, gas heat & AC, sec. sys., perimeter lighting and much more. Truly one of the finer homes in the neighborhood don’t miss out. This is a must see!!

Detached Garage w/Apartment #720156 • $247,500

12-Acres Hobby Farm #600659 • $675,000

# 669040 • $180,775

Fannie Mae Homepath home in Mount Vernon. This 1/2 acre property features an 1858 sqft main home with large living spaces, open kitchen, large bathroom, utility room, storage room and deck. Detached 2 car garage with 1 bedroom apt & large 864 sqft detached shop. Brand new roof and ready for new owners!

1975 sqft 3 bed 2 bath home built in 2000 overlooking a pond w/fruit trees & garden area. Heated 3200 sqft shop w/bath & office. 800 sqft machine shed & animal shed. PUD water & private well. Fenced w/gated entry west of downtown Mount Vernon endless possibilities turnkey & ready to move in, over 11000 trees included in with sale.

This charming 3 bd 1 ba house has been updated throughout and is ready for new owners! House features laminate and tile floors, large updated kitchen, updated bathroom with tile, huge upstairs master large fenced back yard with raised beds, trellis, and shed. Located on a corner lot near schools, shopping, I-5 and the hospital. Great location!

Hillcrest House

“Fulfilling Northwest Family Dreams”

BY APPOINTMENT, CALL CONNIE M. 770-1341 • STUNNING APPEAL & QUALITY CUSTOM INTERIOR , LOADED W/DRAMATIC FLAIR! • PRIVATE GATED BRICK RAMBLER, 2787 SQ. FT., 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATHS, OPEN PLAN • TRAVERTINE & CUSTOM CARPETING, GORGEOUS CABINETRY, GARDENERS PARADISE!

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DOUBLE TRUCK $103,900

Fannie Mae home on .31 of an acre with outbuildings! 1300 SF, formal dining room, nice kitchen cabinetry, laundry room, office, bath off master has jetted tub, large windows, pine kitchen cabinets, wainscoting in the bathroom & more! Call Karine Anderson, 421-1189 or Tasha Zahlis, 391-5075 #725038

1604 WILDFLOWER WAY, SW

$119,900

Great 2 bedroom, 1 bath Fannie Mae home! 840 SF, new interior paint, new flooring, & 1 car detached garage with storage. Great little community not far from downtown & local shops. Eligible for Homepath financing. Call Tasha Zahlis, 391-5075 or Karine Anderson, 421-1189 #710428

3120 HUDDLE RD, SW

$179,900

217 POLO PARK DR, MV

$133,900

Fannie Mae Home! 2 bed/1 bath unit on main level; separate studio unit w/full bath upstairs! C-2 zoning allows commercial uses. Remodeled in 2007. Lower unit: Large kitchen. Studio: Large full bath, efficiency kitchen. French doors to deck. Interior staircase leads to shared laundry area. Call Karine Anderson, 421-1189 or Tasha Zahlis, 391-8057 #722758

1419 DIGBY PL #306, MV

$137,000

1 level, 1-bedroom Condo in Maddox Creek. French door to the Private balcony; granite countertop eating bar; pantry w/ washer/dryer, gas fireplace in the living area & a built-in media center. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill or Jannette Krieger, 421-4446 #679887

4204 BLUE HERON CIR #B, ANA

$175,000

Water view from a secluded patio & yard. 2 bedroom, 1.75 bath w/open floor plan. Master bedroom has 2 large closets. Just off Hwy 20, close to town. Call Deborah McNeal, 707-8073 #635603

121 N. BALL ST, SW

$178,950

Well maintained 3 bed, 1 bath rambler. This home is updated with new fixtures throughout. Open living room & kitchen, large back yard with a shop & carport. Back yard has fruit trees & plenty of space for a garden. Call Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 #689902

3623 TUNDRA CT, MV

2381 E BLACKBURN RD, MV 1212 S. 12TH ST, MV

$229,950

Great MV hill location near parks, schools, & hospital. Very well maintained home with 3 beds, 1.75 baths, 1400+ SF. an outbuilding/shop. Great landscaping & garden area. Call George Bellos at 708-9762 # 678821

9369 PROSPECT ST, SW

$235,000

Room to roam on this extra-large lot, nearly half an acre w/ a shop. 3 bdrms, 1700+ SF. Garden shed & green house. 2 fireplaces. Great lot for gardening or animals plus fruit trees. RV Parking. Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 #692918

1106 N. 8TH ST, MV

$239,900

Beautifully maintained 3 bdrm, 2 story home on large city lot. Home features cathedral ceilings, light-filled interior spaces, large master, over-sized 2 car garage w/ storage, gas fireplace & much more. Almost 2000 SF - private backyard & RV parking Call Jim Glackin, 428-2828 #703898

20312 CHRISTIE PL, BURL.

$239,900

Like new Fannie Mae home on just over 1/2 an acre! 3 Bdrms, 1.75 baths, new carpets, vinyl & interior paint. 2 car garage with a bonus room & extra storage. Sought after neighborhood, views the mountain & farm land. Call Karine Anderson, 421-1189 or Tasha Zahlis, 391-5075 #712708

$244,900

Great location at the end of the cul-de-sac with a nice fully fenced backyard. This cozy home has a gas fireplace in the living room, vaulted ceilings, 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, formal dining area, plus an efficient kitchen. Extra storage/garden shed in the yard. Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 #728112 NE

515 S. 39TH PLACE, MV

$359,500

300 N. OAK ST, BURL

$369,500

17015 THEODORSAN LANE, MV

$375,000

Elegant hilltop home boasts a grand entry; a formal living & dining room; family room with French doors to the deck & fireplace; lg kitchen with gas cooktop, SS appliances & a walk-in pantry; & a deluxe tiled master suite. Located on a beautiful corner lot. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com Call Bill or Jannette Krieger, 421-4446 #703085

$209,500

Home on corner lot in Sudden Valley. Home boarders a peaceful creek; 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 1322 SF. New cabinets, SS appliances, floor coverings, trim & more. Amenities include golf course, 24 hr security, tennis courts, pool, beach access & more! More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill or Jannette Kreiger, 421-4446 #687021

List with us and your home will be featured on this page 729 N. 4TH ST, MV

Experience all the beauty & tranquility country living has to offer on this 5 acre lot nestled in the foothills outside of Sedro Woolley. 3 bdrms, 2 full baths, 1600+ SF. Home has an Interlock switch for generator power. Call Nathan Loeb, 333-7197 #656533

$259,000

Cute and clean 3 bed/1.75 bath rambler on rare in-town shy one-acre lot. Attached two car garage, plus RV parking. Updated kitchen and baths. Close to everything! Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 #724426

16250 PENN RD, MV

$269,950

3 bed, 2 bath home, huge 30x35 shop on 1.10 acre. New vinyl windows, new roof in 2012, fresh paint & new flooring. Updated kitchen. Large deck overlooks private, fenced yard. Shop has 11ft door, 220, plumbed for water. RV parking. Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 # 667629

431 SIOUX DR.

Restored 4 bdrm classic home on a 2/3 acre lot. New kitchen; refinished red oak floors; coffered & coved ceilings; lg. master w/ extensive use of marble tile in the bath; & daylight basement office & family room. Garage/shop; fruit & nut orchard, gardens; close to all amenities. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com Call Bill or Jannette Krieger, 421-4446 #694020 NE

$259,950

Nice home on a shy .5 acre lot. New interior paint & carpet. 3 bdrm, 2 baths, 1644 SF. Living room w/ freestanding stove, kitchen w/ eating space, dining room & lg. mud/laundry room. Fenced yard w/ patio, garage, shop & garden shed/playhouse. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com Call Bill or Jannette Krieger, 421-4446 #698871

6437 STATE ROUTE 9, SW

Turn of the century home offering beautiful millwork & character. Free standing gas stove, formal dining & living rooms. Lg. master suite. Wrap around deck, outbuilding & garage. Exterior access for large attached office w/ kitchen & bath. Great location for possible commercial Business or Residential usage. Plenty of parking. Situated on 3 1/2 city lots Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 #713580

17368 OLYMPIC PL, MV

$405,000

15255 S BLANCHARD RD, BOW

$499,000

Spectacular sunset views from this spacious rambler in Skyridge. Mid-Century masterpiece offering 3847sqft of living & 1 acre of mature landscape. Call Elizabeth Miller, 420-3607 #708629 63 acres in lovely South Blanchard setting. 24+ acres of wetland w/ 3 creeks. 26 cultivated acres of fertile good draining Ag land. Well-built 2002 combo shop/living space offers 700 SF apartment w/ 1440 SF of shop space. Interior needs some finishing. 4 parcels. Call Margy Furst, 488-3458 #689565

$339,900

Hard to find 1 level living in MV. 3 bdrms, 2 3/4 baths, & 3 car garage. Nicely finished open floor plan w/ lots of room for entertaining. 3 fireplaces, huge deck & plenty of room for pets & kids. New roof & gutters. Great 2 story playhouse in fenced back yard too! Call Donna Rowell, 708-7984 #696241

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www.AnacortesRealEstate.com RESIDENTIAL 2710 & 2716 STROM PL, ANA

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$484,000 - 494,000

Phase II of “The Woods at Sunset Cove” featuring open floor plans designed to create natural transitions between the lush outdoor retreat spaces and the warm cottage interiors. Featuring; upscale finishes, luxurious main level master suite 2504 - 2594 SF of living space, along with 3 car garage and full yard landscaping. Located on a pristine cul-de-sac only moments from Anacortes’ beloved Washington Park. Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 720491 & 720496

14559 JURA PL, ANA

$1,590,000

Premier craftsman style waterfront. Quality & Elegance throughout. The craftsmanship is stunning from the massive wood-burning FP to the coffered living rm ceiling, Brazilian cherry wood detail & colored lead glass. Easy access to a beautiful beach. Garage w/ guest apartment. Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 668272

3706 PORTAGE LN #203, ANA

$324,999

Beautiful Well Kept Condo, Move in Ready! Views of Mt. Baker & Fidalgo Bay from upper & lower balconies. Wood wrapped windows and engineered flooring. Bedroom & 3/4 bath on main level for one level living convenience. 2 Bd upstairs w/2 full Ba for more space. Gina Davis 360.708.7794 MLS# 609449

2202 19TH STREET, ANA

$419,000

Windward Village Home. 5 Bd-2.75 Ba 3200 sf. Open floor plan w/formal living & dining rm. Gourmet Kitchen perfect for entertaining. Hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, master on main level. Lower level has family Rm, 2 additional Bdrms & Ba. Private courtyard & views! Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 581360

3917 MALLARD POINT, ANA

$385,000

Excellent Custom Built Home! Private area off Whistle Lake Rd. Beautiful entry with Artist Etched glass, signed & dated. Very nice kitchen & many areas for entertaining. Second master downstairs and extra storage. Large deck & patio. Linda Macy 360.708.8284 MLS# 643053

5212 MARITIME CT, ANA

$659,000

$48,000

177 CENTER ISLAND, CENTER ISL

$35,000

Great corner lot with sunny building site and utilities at lot line. Water hookup has been paid ($6500) and is ready for installation. Located in Decatur Shores which gives owners access to a deep water dock, private airstrip and 10 acre waterfront park with 4000’ of beach. Sarah Jones 360.375.6142 MLS#674377

Affordable lot, easy seller financing available for approved buyer. This island is perfect for building a great vacation cabin or even a “tiny home”. CCRs protect the lifestyle quality of the community but have no limits on the size of home. Center Island amenities included! Sarah Jones 360.375.6142 MLS# 700384

1905 LEA PL, ANA

2400 SKYLINE WY #G-15, ANA

117 WISHKAH, CENTER ISL

$389,000

New construction home w/all main level living. Huge master suite w/large walk in closet & stunning master bath. Open living-dining-kitchen layout with lg island & raised bar. Two additional bedrooms & full bath on the main. Lower level is framed with utilities and is ready for your finishing touches. Full yard landscaping & 3 car garage. Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 578804

3319 H AVE, ANA

$545,000

Quality Construction! 3 Bedrooms plus an office, 2 1/2 baths, open living on main level with a covered patio and a family room for extra space. Builder is open to customizing your ideas into this plan. Bring your ideas and start the construction. This could be your dream home! Gina Davis 360.708.7794 MLS# 689158

5114 MARITIME LN, ANA

$729,000

A wonderful 4 Bdrm – 3 Ba 4,400sf Home. Bright & stately home with nice views of the Olympics, Sound, and Skyline Marina. Granite counters in kitchen and bar. Media room and tons of storage. Office with built-in bookcases and desk. Bill Robillard 360.770.4707 MLS# 624853

LOWMAN CIRCLE, ANA

$469,900 - $539,900

Pre-Sale Marine View Homes! 5 Beautifully crafted homes with floor plans ranging from 3 Bd-2.5 Ba to 5 Bd-4 Ba. With Opulent Master Suites & Innovative Gourmet Kitchens, these homes have it all. Builder is open to customizing to your tastes. Make this your dream home with a view! Rick Bennett 360.202.2630 & Buzz Ely 360.202.4626 MLS# 690568

17558 TONKON VIEW LN, LC

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25 CENTERVIEW DR. DECATUR ISL

Dramatic views from this gorgeous Spinnaker Cove home. Main level living with great room concept. Deck off the dining room, Beautiful kitchen, den/ office & elegant master suite all with views. Lower level family rm, 2 Bdrm & Ba, storage space & wine closet. Intimate outdoor area. Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 684500

$94,000

Cozy waterfront cabin! Cute as can be this twobedroom cabin has everything you need to be comfortable on a beautiful lot overlooking Skagit Bay, Olympic Mountains & the Islands. Huge deck & large yard with plenty of room for entertaining. Original knotty pine interior & fir floors. Rebecca Chamberlain 360.421.5021 MLS# 690704

$115,000

Moorage for 50’ boat in Skyline Marina. Slip has 44 foot dock w/6 foot overhang & is 16+ feet wide w/water & power. Ownership includes membership in fun, informal Flounder Bay Yacht Club with reciprocals all around Puget Sound & into Canada. Includes Skyline amenities! Judy Moore 360.293.9794 MLS#642281

$52,000

Sunny and ready to go! This centrally-located lot has a small water view, all utilities in and is just waiting for your house plans. Located at the south end of the island, it gets plenty of sun and has a nice level building site. Center Island amenities included! Sarah Jones 360.375.6142 MLS# 698679

www.AnacortesRealEstate.com MADRONA ESTATES LT 23, CYPRESS ISL

$45,000

16591 SNEE OOSH, LA CONNER

$124,000

Enjoy the charming Strawberry Bay community. Fishing, crabbing, sunsets, beach activities & so much more. Level lot with shared interest beach access. Install your own mooring bouy for your daily excursions. 2 bdrm septic installed & water share with Madrona Estates Community. Gina Davis 360.708.7794 MLS#286425

A serene .67 acre (29,185 sq ft) of harmonious land, located moments between Anacortes and La Conner’s bustling seaside communities. The charming barn on the property currently houses a gallery room, workshop and office/loft space. Excellent for RV storage. Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 704685

LAKEWOOD PARK LN, ANA

4118 BRANT CIRCLE, ANA

$150,000

A lovely treed estate size parcel with privacy. Gated community convenient to Anacortes & NAS Whidbey. Community access to Anacortes forest lands trail system make this especially desirable for the outdoor enthusiast. Come build your dream home on this special property! Bill Robillard 360.770.4707 MLS#688708

LOT 4 SAMISH ISLAND RD, BOW

$138,500

This wonderful, affordable, 120’ of low bank waterfront lot is on the South side of Samish Island. Enjoy campfires at the beach and the views of the distant islands. Great clamming and crabbing and swim in the warmer waters when the tides come in! Lot certification complete. Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS#530151

LOT 3 GUEMES ISLAND RD

$275,000

Incredibly beautiful pastoral setting has vistas to the South of Fidalgo Island. Bring your plans & build your small country estate or farm on this level ten acres. Seller will have a well drilled & septic design completed at closing. Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS#692658

$139,000

Lovely residential property in established neighborhood close to St. Mary’s Church, City with all amenities, & Hwy 20. No through traffic after access from Whistle Lake Road. Good views of bay & mountains in quiet area of city. Large green area of community adjoins this building site. Linda Macy 360.708.8284 MLS# 706244

LOTS 63 HOLIDAY BLVD, GUEMES

$98,000

Beautiful park like setting on this ½ acre property. Partially cleared for a house site & garden. Large cedar trees & ferns surround the clearing. Peeka-boo views to the bay. Beach rights to 3 beaches including a boat launch. Guemes Island is only an 8 minute ferry ride from Anacortes. Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS#666017

7 A EAGLES NEST DRIVE, LA CONNER

$244,000

This fantastic secluded view lot is priced far under the assessed value and offers a wonderful opportunity to be among elite million dollar properties. Bill Robillard 360.770.4707 MLS# 711486

Windermere Real Estate/Anacortes Properties • 3018 Commercial Ave • Anacortes • (360) 293-8008 • (800) 327-5291 Bill Robillard Buzz Ely Caroline Baumann Catherine Mers Cheryl Frazier

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360-770-9638 360-202-2155 360-610-0120 360-391-2422 360-708-7794

Jack Dixon Jackie Stone Jessica Notaro Joan Handelmann John Prosser

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Margi Houghton 360-202-0041 Nate Scott 360-708-2354 Paul Necco 360-770-5989 Paul Weisz 360-391-7281 Rebecca Chamberlain 360-421-5021

Rick Bennett 360-202-2630 Samantha Masaoka 360-421-5021 Sarah Jones 360-333-2783 Troy Williams 360-708-4923

INHERITING A TAX BURDEN? Question: My mother has reached great age and is very concerned about the future of her home. She has several children but would like to leave the property to me. We’re not rich, but she worries that I may face a large estate tax, a problem because as the result of a severe accident my income is limited. Would it make sense to put my name on the home before she dies?

Answer: The overwhelming probability is that there will be no estate tax. The IRS reports that in 2012 there were 9,412 cases where the payment of an estate tax was required. That same year there were 2,543,279 deaths according to the National Center for Health Statistics, meaning that 2,533,867 estates – 99.63

percent – did not pay a dime in federal taxes. The reason so few estates are taxed is very simple: You need a lot of net worth before an estate tax is due, $5,340,000 in 2014. This threshold means that virtually no one pays the federal estate tax. What about putting your name on the deed? Most probably that’s a step you want to avoid because of – you guessed it – taxes. When you inherit a property your cost basis is the value of the property at the time of passing. If the house was bought for $100,000 and was worth $250,000 at the time of your mother’s death, the “stepped up” tax basis is $250,000. This is good news because you will not have to pay a capital gains tax on the new and higher value, the difference between the acquisition price ($100,000) and the value at the time of death ($250,000), a total in this example of $150,000. Alternatively, if your name is on the deed and the property is sold then you can face a large capital gains tax bill. The rules for your state and perhaps even your locality may differ from federal standards. For this reason it’s best to get advice from an attorney

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who specializes in elder law. If cost is an issue then contact the local Legal Aid Society or bar association. A will is important, but in our age of paperwork and more paperwork you should also ask about such documents as a power of attorney, an advanced health care directive, a HIPPA release form, etc. Such forms may be available at no cost from your state attorney general, however questions regarding estates, taxes and personal preferences are best resolved with professional help. Because you have several siblings the time to resolve these issues is now, while you mother can make her wishes known. This approach is most likely to produce an orderly estate, one without bickering, dispute and – most likely – a 99.63 percent chance of no federal estate taxes.

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Agents Who Go the Distance

You live – or want to live – in a specific area. Your agent works in another. Here’s what you should ask to make sure they’re in the know on your neighborhood

ou’re hoping to buy in a neighborhood you’ve long loved. Or, you want to sell your home fast, and at a better price than the home a block away that looks like yours but doesn’t have a patio or eat-in kitchen. According to surveys from the National Association of Realtors, buyers and sellers often find an agent based on a recommendation from a friend or relative. But what if that highly touted agent doesn’t work in the immediate area where you live or hope to live? For sellers, one academic study suggests that chances for a quicker, higher-priced transaction increase if their agent concentrates their listings in a defined area. That’s because geographic specialization gives increased “efficiencies” to the listing agent, explains Bernie Waller, professor of finance and real estate at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia, and co-author of a study that examined 8,085 home sales from July 1999 until May 2009 in southern Virginia. The study found that that sale prices average 1.71 percent more when listed by agents active within a certain perimeter. A specialized area can’t be easily defined, acknowledges Waller, with rural locales perhaps stretching over square miles, while urban concentrations may total just several blocks. While the study didn’t look at buyers’ experiences, Waller believes agent specialization could benefit them, too, because the agent has more market knowledge and a better networking pool than agents outside the immediate area. In our unscientific poll of several agents, we found that some think localized specialization isn’t strictly necessary. Indeed, John Bolos, broker in Columbia, South Carolina, notes that transferees often depend on one agent to show all the homes in a wide area. “Any good agent should learn the territory,” says Bolos, “whether its 2 miles away or 25.” Here, agents suggest questions buyers and sellers should ask to ensure that distance isn’t a detriment:

“Sometimes one townhome has a bigger garage or a better layout than another,” Bauer adds. Are You Plugged into the Real Estate Network? Waller believe the more concentrated an agent is, the more intimate the service that could be provided. Close relationships with community residents, for example, might mean that a plugged-in agent can alert a buyer that a home he would like will be coming on the market. “By being the hometown expert, more sellers are going to reach out to you to give them a market evaluation for their home,” says Frank Isoldi, broker in Westfield, New Jersey. If they aren’t prepared to list their home, they will often give you an exclusive which gives you an opportunity to reach out to your buyers before the home hits the [multiple listing service].” How Accessible Will You Be? Buyers and sellers should ask an out-of-area agent whether he’ll be available within a certain time frame to show a home. An agent should “feel comfortable driving that distance on a regular basis,” Bolos says. Probe, too, about how responsive agents are to calls from other agents, suggests Tony Geraci, broker in Highland Heights, Ohio. Some agents “might be so busy that they don’t have time for the client or other agents with offers,” she concludes.

What Is Life Like Here? Locally active agents are more apt to know what buyers will experience living in a particular property, says Mark Zipperer, broker in Chicago. “I work with a lot of transferees who ask me, ‘What are your favorite buildings?’” relates Zipperer, who lives and works in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. His list includes specifics, like condo complexes with restrictions on smoking. Even if they don’t live in the area, agents should be able to talk as if they do, offering details like why two seemingly comparable properties are worth different prices, says Cynthia Bauer of realtor in Chicago. January 9, 2015

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1 bdrm. Safe & Quiet. 1 level, by Skagit Valley Hospital corner of 16th & Skagit $825 W/S/G pd. 360-652-6560 Alpine Ridge Retirement Apartments in MV is accepting applications for 2 bdrm apts. Income limits apply. 424-9622 for more info.

1989 Fleetwood 28 x 36 Mobile Home, 55+ park, 515 Pacific Pl. #9, Mount Vernon. 3 Bdrm, 1 ½ Ba. $13,000. Call 360-3997488. 27'x54' manufactured home

Dir: East on College Way, South on LaVenture, East on Section to Maddox Creek up hill to home. MLS#727961. $369,950

Cute 1 bdrm, MV. No smoke/pets. Avail. now. $610. + dep. 360-420-0988 Large studio apt. on Lake Samish. Avail. now-June 15th. No smoke/pets. Refs. $550/mo 360-424-1695

1 - 4 Bdrm Rentals. Piazza Realty Property Mgmt., Inc. 360-424-RENT (7368) www.prpmrentals.com Our family home on 1/3 acre near Eaglemont. 3 bdrm with large living & family rooms, large fenced backyard. $1400 or ? 360-601-0572

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Put back into new condition on large Glenhaven lot. Three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. New cabinets, appliances, and flooring. 508 Hilltop, Sedro-Woolley. $115,000. Call 360-7088158 Guemes Island home for sale, 1980 singlewide mobile home on it's own 80x140' lot, 2 bdrm, 1 ba, in quiet peaceful neighborhood with access to 3 beaches and boat launch. Price reduced to $89,000. Can email pictures. 360391-2156

VIEW! VIEW! VIEW! 1954 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, no stairs. Host: Pam & Dan Baird 360-202-0715 John L Scott-Skagit

PINE CREEK Open House

4 new rambler models available for pre-sale ranging in size from 1843-2554 sq ft. Stop by the model at 3059 Pine Creek Drive to look at the floor plans! Ramblers have no-step entry! 3-bedrooms and 3 car garages. Quality high end finishes. Great room & gas frplc. Open House Saturday 12:00 – 3:00 Sunday 1:00 – 3:00 Or call Val Thomas Preview Properties at 360-333-0562 to set up an appt. From I-5, E. on College Way, N (left) on N. 30th, 1/4 mi. to Pine Ck.

SALON FOR SALE Completely furnished w/chairs, stations, etc. Gorgeous! Historic Dtown Mt. Vernon. See clients same day you buy. Ready for business. (360) 4209434

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1909 Lea Place Offered at $369,000

Don’t Shell Out a Lot of Cash; Use the Classifieds.

Smart shoppers know about the bargains hidden within the Classified pages. In the Classifieds, you can track down deals on everything from tickets to trailers. It’s easy to place an ad or find the items you want, and it’s used by hundreds of area shoppers every day.

Quality Finishes & Designer Details. Beautiful Open Floor Plan. Private and Spacious Master Suite. Walk in Closets, Ample Storage Space. Ductless Heating & Cooling System. 3 Car Garage. Full Yard Landscaping. Located on a Quite Cul-De-Sac For more info contact: Colleen Craig (360)770-9638 Windermere Real Estate

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MV 3 bdrm, 2 ba, 1300 sq. ft. new paint & carpet. Yard. Gas heat. $1295/mo. $700 dep. No pets. 360-424-6974

For Lease: 500 s.f., 3 rooms, 2nd floor, 1003 Cleveland, MV. $650 mo. Avail 2/1. 424-6332

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CLASSIFIEDS 1512 E Section Mount Vernon $203,000 Come check out this well kept rambler in this convenient Mount Vernon hill location. 3 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath with large master bedroom and lots of storage. Covered RV parking and private fenced yard with 2 garden/storage sheds. MLS#657244 Hosted by Susie Crawford 360-661-1391 Keller Williams Realty

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200 N Township, Sedro-Woolley. $179,000 2 BRAND NEW TOWN HOMES! 1,385sf 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath. Great room w/gas frplc. Island kitchen, maple cabinets, stainless appliances. Engineered hardwood main floor. Own for less than rent. Call Erik for terms. ERIK PEDERSEN 360-391-1935

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3112 SOUTH BAY DR., BELLINGHAM

$575,000 2930 ARAPAHO PL., MOUNT VERNON

$232,000

1804 BAKERVIEW CT., MOUNT VERNON

$599,000 2410 CRUSE RD, SEDRO-WOOLLEY

$399,900

4900 MONARCH BLVD, MOUNT VERNON

$242,000

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Approx. 270’ of South Lake Whatcom waterfront in quiet cove. 2 bdrm/ 1 bath cabin in need of TLC. New state of the art septic system. New water pump. 10 min. from I-5. Suzanne Jenkins 360-941-2983 Has existing dock, with concrete bulkhead running the length of the property. Boat launch close by. close to Sudden Valley Golf course and Wildwood Resort. MLS# 726000

Remodel includes added formal dining area. Many upgrades inside. Lower level features a recreation room with its own fireplace. Sandy Everett Beautiful, large, private yard 360-202-3706 includes a greenhouse, 2 2-car garages, deck and a great patio. Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in a neighborhood of nice homes. Interior square footage to be verified by buyer. Appointment required with 24 hours notice. MLS# 641525

214 E SPRUCE ST, MOUNT VERNON

1087 DIGBY RD, MOUNT VERNON

$234,000

Spacious home featuring 8 bedrooms, 1.75 baths (3/4 bath in daylight basement has double sinks); and a fabulous farmhouse Danya Wolf style kitchen; storage, RV parking, 360-708-8294 remodeled upstairs bath, woodlined closets, storage and gas f/a heat. MLS# 625767

$434,000

Spacious, circular drive to patio, level entry. Quality built & designed w/ vaulted ceilings, covered deck. Elva Hunter Main master w/dbl closet/BA & 2 360-202-3086 BR/2 BA + office. Down 2 BR/BA, lg fam. rm, could be MIL. Prof. landscaped. RV prkg. Close to Golf, Medical, shy 1 acre. MLS# 524620

Pre-Sale Custom design home on one of the premier lots in the Eaglemont Golf Course Elva Hunter Community. Wonderful open floor plan, w/lg. master suite on main 360-202-3086 level, walk-in closet, large kitchen granite counters/ gas fireplaces, sliding door to covered deck to outdoor entertaining! Den/Office. Downstairs w/2 bedrooms, full bath, large rec room & plenty of storage. 2 plans to choose from or work with builder for your special design ! MLS# 476375

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Remodeled. Open floor plan, newer windows, newer roof, new furnace, Suzanne Jenkins lots of room. Great for livestock and 360-941-2983 berry growing; cross fenced pasture; approx. 15 acres in hay; 2 barns, lower barn has tack room. 20x50 Green house w/power and water. 6 apple trees, 3 plum, 2 Asian pear, 1 peach tree, raspberries and blueberries. MLS#710460

1804 BAKERVIEW CT, MOUNT VERNON

$599,000

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2688 sq. ft. 3 BD, 2.5 BA home on corner Sandy Everett lot. Upscale neighborhood w/trails, 360-202-3706 sidewalks & play areas in a planned development. Everything is close by. Utility rm (washer/dryer incl.) & full BAs upstairs; bonus rm w/gas fplace on main floor. Kitchen w/all stainless appliances & pantry. Dbl garage. MLS #668766

14678 STATE ROUTE 9, MOUNT VERNON

$278,000

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Eaglemont Golf Course Community, some of the best views of the Golf Course and Mt. Baker. Wonderful open floor plan, Elva Hunter w/lg. master suite on main level, 360-202-3086 walk-in closet, lrg kitchen granite counters/gas fireplaces, siding door to covered deck to outdoor entertaining! Den/Office w/french doors. Downstairs 2 bdrms, full ba, large rec room & plenty of storage. 2 plans to choose from or work with builder for your special design ! MLS# 476375

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Newer, well maintained modular home on acreage. Large Master bedroom with walk-in closet and en suite with soaker tub. Has two additional rooms that could be used as bedrooms, office Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 or other work areas. Home has a walk through laundry room with utility sink. Roughly three acres of land cleared and most of the rest could be. Close to all amenities. MLS# 684195

Build Your Dream! XXX SHANNON LAKE RD, CONCRETE

$99,500 1802 BAKERVIEW CT, MOUNT VERNON

$129,000 XXX STATE ROUTE 9, BIG LAKE

$95,000 1601 N WAUGH RD, MOUNT VERNON

$438,900 1 MOUNTAIN VIEW RD, MOUNT VERNON

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HEAVEN ON EARTH! Price significantly reduced! Beautiful, peaceful setting. Imagine waking up each morning to spectacular views of Sauk Mountain, the Cascades, Skagit Shirley Bertholf River & the valley below... your own 360-840-1863 little piece of “heaven on earth!” Perfect for anyone who loves the gorgeous beauty of the great Pacific Northwest. Enjoy privacy in a park-like atmosphere w/panoramic views. Close to town. Close to Everett & Shannon Lakes for fishing. MLS # 175569

4725 MONTE VISTA PLACE, MOUNT VERNON

$372,500

PRICE SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED on this beautiful home in quiet neighborhood. Gorgeous Shirley Bertholf landscaping, open floor plan, 360-840-1863 Juliet balcony overlooking sunken LR, vaulted ceiling, Fr. Doors to private balcony off Master. Must see! MLS# 706814

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

MULTI-FAMILY Two four-plex tracts for $150,000 LAKE VIEW Danya Wolf each and one five-plex tract for Spectacular lake view and stunning $175,000.00 Building permit 360-708-8294 sunsets seen from this lot, located Sandy Everett on the east (sunny) side of the lake! 360-202-3706 ready for thirteen (13) units. Or,administrative conditional use potential for professional/medical Property is in an area of beautiful homes and is located directly north of Big Lake Bar & offices. All utilities; includes off-site, fenced storm Grill parking lot. Buyer to verify square footage and retention pond. (City sewer,garbage,and drainage district). MLS# 678254 utility availability. MLS# 670146

OWNER FINANCING Located just outside the Mount Vernon City limits, this wooded 1 acre plus lot could be a building Danya Wolf site for a stick built, modular, or 360-708-8294 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 With $10,000.00 down, sellers will consider contract. MLS# 678260

1913 ARTHUR PLACE, MOUNT VERNON

1911 ARTHUR PLACE, MOUNT VERNON

44875 KLA-HA-NIE TRAIL, LAKE TYEE

NOT A SHORT SALE. Rambler style home adjacent to 1911 Arthur Place, on the hill in Mount Vernon. Generous sized, fenced yard. Zero lot line property shares wall with neighbor to the west (1911 Arthur Place). Separate tax parcels. New roof. MLS# 31941

$155,000

Danya Wolf 360-708-8294

Mount Vernon Hill location on extra deep lot; nicely maintained home, New roof; gated and spacious, fenced yard. Zero lot line property. shares wall with neigbor to the east (1913 Arthur Place). Separate tax parcels. NOT A SHORT SALE!!! MLS# 31949

$159,500

Danya Wolf 360-708-8294

705 N 15TH ST, MOUNT VERNON

$299,000

Corner Lot. Living room with gas fireplace, formal dining, Danya Wolf kitchen with eating area and 360-708-8294 lots of cabinets. Backyard fenced, beautifully landscaped yard. Built as an adult family home. Great income potential! MLS# 31951

$32,500

Beautiful recreational lot at Lake Tyee resort with 38’ 1978 Golden Falcon park model with 2 tip outs. Roof covers trailer and large deck. Lot is a very Everett short walk from the resort’s club Sandy 360-202-3706 house, private lake beach access, swimming pool, fishing, & picnic area. Gated entry to the resort from convenient, paved County road. MLS# 695947

3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

360.424.0300

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