Real Estate
AUGUST 2008 Volume 3, Issue 1
On Whidbey The only real estate guide completely dedicated to Whidbey Island!
EASY WALKING DISTANCE TO LANGLEY. $529,500 Carmen Falso ~ Associate Broker (888)331-6533 southwhidbeyrealestate.com
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ON THE BEACH! 3 BDRMS, 2 他 BA, 2387 SQ FT 2 STORY HOME $1,095,000 MLS# 27098920
Geri Morgan ABR, CRS, GRI
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(360) 675- 5915 Ext. 227 (800) 869-7129 gmorgan@whidbey.net www.gerimorgan.com
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32800 SR 20, Suite 2, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 (360)679-4585 • (800)225-0919 Each office independently owned and operated
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702 NE Leach St.
1248 Dewey Dr
470 SW Regency Dr
275 Mistywood Dr.
Lrg home on dbl lot in Coupeville. Huge multi-level deck & views from every rm. Bright kit w/ granite counter tops.
Beautiful Whidbey Island Cottage w/ 3 beds (2 bed septic) & 2 baths. Clubhouse, pool & beach access. 2 car garage.
4 bdrm & 2.5 bath home close to everything. 1st flr mstr w/ bath & walk-in closets. Den, FP, hot water tap & BBQ hookups outside.
Natural & wooded 3.070 acres w/ remarkable views! Just beyond Coupeville & within town water accessibility area.
1686 SW Putnam Dr.
2716 Umatilla Dr
130 Crescent Harbor Rd
651 SE Bayshore Dr #201
3 bedroom & 2.5 bath home on corner lot in a desirable neighborhood. 3 car garage. Back yard w/ dog run. All appliances included!
Ranch style home on 2.5 acres. Hrdwd/ceramic tile flrs & Berber carpet. 4 beds & 2.75 baths on open flr plan. Huge sports court. Stainless steel appliances.
Craftsman style home on 4.93 acres. Gourmet kit w/ pantry, FP w/ custom mantle, mstr ste w/ bath, Trex deck & pro landscaped yard. Partial view of Harbor.
2 bed & 2 bath condo. Open living rm, dining rm & kitchen. Elevator & privacy gate. Walk to beach or downtown. $3000 in closing credit!!
xxx N Donahey Rd
9772 Golden View Ave
1088 Timber Lane
3151 Shadowbrook Ln
5 acre parcel that’s ready to build on in Coupeville. Water share included. Private gravel road w/ maintenance agree in place. Private estate like setting.
Lovely home w/ huge deck w/ views of Hope Island & Puget Sound. 3 beds & 1.75 baths. 26x36 2 car, detached garage & RV parking. Priced below assessed value.
Perfect for 1st time buyers & investors! 2 bed & 1 bath on a 7200 sq ft lot. Detached grg w/ workshop & garden area. Quiet neighborhood in Freeland.
3 bed & 2 bath home in the trees on 4.01 acres. Views of Mt. Baker. You pick the color of new carpet at closing. Fully fenced yard & garage.
$425,000 MLS#28106549 $228,000 MLS#28093514 $345,000 MLS#28022617 $145,000 MLS#28113024
$334,900 MLS#28057371
$399,900 MLS#28007592 $589,000 MLS#28054818 $221,000 MLS#28007671
$194,000 MLS#28113645 $259,000 MLS#28007685 $145,000 MLS#28042053 $289,000 MLS#28050333
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800-829-5263 1080 NE 7th Ave #1 • Oak Harbor 360-675-2246 • 360-675-0936 fax 5595 Harbor Avenue, Suite C • Freeland 360-331-4838 9123 271st NW #101 • Stanwood 360-629-9737
Barbara Salenjus 360-331-0186 salenjus@cbwhidbey.com
Like waterfront! Quality multi Immaculate 2-story home High bank waterfront. Whidbey Island cottage level home overlooking Holmes Harbor. on beautiful 5+ acres. In a Spectacular views of Holmes Harbor on over 1/2 acre. Close to Goss Lake Totally rebuilt in 1992. Stairs from lower patio to the community beach. Main level with gourmet kitchen/great room with floor to ceiling Anderson windows to enjoy the spectacular view. Granite counters, Thermadore gas range, subzero refer. Upper level loft with master suite with frpl. Den & viewing deck. Lower level with rec room and extra finished room. Enjoy the beach and magnificent sunsets over the Olympics. #28097776 • $975,000
parklike setting, completely redone with new pergo flooring, appliances, window treatments and more. Private acreage with 2 outbuildings, flagstone walk ways... a gardeners delight! Large 2 car garage with finished room above for an office, craft room, etc. Large deck for entertaining. Near Freeland amenities and the ferry. #27190907 • $569,000
and Mt. Baker. New from the foundation up in ‘01. Country gardens with cobblestone walkways. Propane FP. Oak cabinets with island cooktop. French doors lead to master with bath and walk in closet with built-ins. Extra long garage/shop with stairs to attic. Sliders to deck with hot tub. Community beach access. #28087927 • $665,000
with community beach and public boat launch. Enjoy fishing and boating. Built in 2002 this immaculate home has designer paint, free standing gas fireplace, ceramic tile, jetted/soaking tub and much more. One bedroom and a loft bedroom upstairs. Leave the city behind and enjoy all that Whidbey has to offer. #28117262 • $324,900
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“Experience With Integrity At Your Service”
Geri Morgan ABR, CRS, GRI (360) 675- 5915 Ext. 227 (800) 869-7129 gmorgan@whidbey.net www.gerimorgan.com
One of the most popular neighborhoods in Oak Harbor! Almost 2200 sf on over 1/4 acre lot w/beautiful mature landscaping inc fruit trees, rose garden & a secret garden. 4 BR, 3 BA tri-level blt by Vandervoet. Hrdwd floor thru-out entry, kit & eating area. Formal living & dining. Downstairs: Fam rm w/wood stove, 1/2 BA, laundry & 4th BR/office. Up: Spacious mstrsuite, full BA & 2 more BR’s. Hot tub, garden shed, RV parking & dog run. Close to all schools. Great home! Great neighborhood! MLS #28086133 $329,900.00 Doesn’t get any better for those 55 or better. Cap Sante model, open floor plan design. Front room can be formal living or formal dining. Kit w/crnr nook, granite countertops, island w/ eating bar & gas range. Fam room w/crnr gas FP & french doors to back covered patio. Both baths have granite countertops & tile floor. Master suite w/walk in closet, soaking tub, dual sinks & sep shower. Two car garage w/extra storage space. Fenced area in back for pets. Next to Whidbey Golf Course. MLS #28096145 $363,900.00 Almost new country home on secluded 5 acres. Custom built in 2005 w/2470 sf. Formal liv & din, lg kit w/custom cabinets & eat-in area, fam rm off kit w/corner gas FP, 2 pantries, x-lg laundry & 1/2 BA on main level. Up is mastr suite, 3 BR, 1 BA. Large 2 car garage w/workbench & shop area, wired for generator & has deep sink & pet bath/shower. 28x36 storage barn w/12x12 & 10x8 doors.30x50 enclosed garden. Peek a boo view of La Conner from rear of property. MLS #28095772 $474,900.00 Enchanting! Builder’s custom home. Brazilian cherry hdwd & ceramic tile flooring, 9’ ceil, skylights. Vaulted kitchen w/10’ mahogany cabinets & granite countertops, dbl oven, SS appliances. Great rm w/wrap around blt in bookshelves, gas fp. Vaulted master on mn lvl w/soaking tub. 2nd BR, BA, office & bonus rm up w/view of Penn Cove. Fin garage dbls as party rm w/tile flr & chandeliers. Prof lndscpd, w/english garden, grdn shed, cirular driveway w/inlaid stone, herb grdn, raised beds. A true gem! MLS #28040868 $519,000.00 180 degree view! Mt Baker, Mt Rainier, Cascades, Saratoga Passage, Bay of OH. Incredible site and home. Custom built 2819 sf & 700+ sf of garage. Coved ceilings, 3 fireplaces, plumbed for dumb waiter, wrap-around deck, french doors, sprinkler system, alarm system. Three BR’s, two BA’s, formal living & dining, kit, fam & utility rm upstairs. Fam rm, rec rm plumbed for wet bar, 3/4 BA down. Lots of windows & skylights & a view from every room. You must see this home. The view is incredible! MLS #28040659 $749,900.00
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Summer Summer Savings! Savings!
CONDOS
NEW PRICE!
Convenient With Breathtaking Views!
Beautiful downtown Oak Harbor Condo with maintenance free living. Two bedrooms with awesome views of the mountain ranges and Saratoga Passage. This top level home has been updated and features a large master suite with a walk in closet. The full length deck is perfect for relaxing and entertaining. It’s a front row seat for the parades, fireworks and yacht races. Easy access to the Marina, college, downtown, shopping and dining! Start the good life today. MLS # 28080915
1675 SE 9th Ave. #301 $ 298,000
You’ve Just Run Out of Reasons to Rent! Custom Design! Excellently maintained 2 bedrooms, 2 bath Waterside condo! Includes spacious living room, dining room and large kitchen with plenty of cabinet space. The elevator is an added benefit and makes this an enjoyable place to call home. You are in the midst of shopping, dining and close to city parks and the beach. Seller to pay $3,000 of buyer’s Closing Costs. All it needs is your furniture, it’s waiting for you to move in! MLS # 28007671
651 SE Bayshore Dr. #A201 $ 221,000
Four bedroom tri-level home in Southwood with elegant and casual spaces to delight your family and friends. Features include: formal living room and dining room, gourmet kitchen with custom built window and all appliances, 2 cozy fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, skylights, custom drapes, alarm system and economical gas heat. The hot tub will accommodate 6 people and the sprinkler system is a bonus! The third Bay garage would be a great area for a shop. Minutes from NAS Whidbey, shopping and close to all schools. This home has it all!. MLS # 28088987
780 SW Barrington Dr. $ 369,460
NEW PRICE!
HOUSES
What a Deal!
You’ll love the sounds of nature from this three bedroom tri-level home in L& M Acres on 2.5 acres. Features include: living room with Bay window and skylights, dining room off the spacious kitchen, family room with cozy Lopi woodstove and half bath, all on lower level. Efficient triple and double pane windows. The two large decks are perfect for entertaining and overlook the tree house and resident squirrel! Two car garage attached shop, parking area from RV, boats, close to NAS Whidbey, shopping and all schools. MLS # 28095685
2664 Busy Rd. $ 299,900
Enjoy Effortless Living
Beautiful Ridgehaven Rambler with three bedrooms and a Bonus room over the two car garage. New roof in 2008, all new interior painting and new carpeting in selected rooms. Homes features laminate flooring, vinyl siding, vinyl windows, gas heating, Jennaire dual fuel range and Corian counters throughout. Surround yourself with a blooming landscape in a privately fenced yard. Close to NAS Whidbey, all schools and shopping. MLS # 28107849
1157 SW Klickitat $ 299,500
Quiet & Convenient Neighborhood!
Immaculate 2 bedroom home with gorgeous views of Mt. Baker and the Cascade Mountain Range. You will feel the charm right from the start with the delightful covered front porch. This home includes all appliances and a single car garage. This calm community offers a club house with tons of enjoyable activities and additional guest parking. You can live here and travel worry free! MLS # 28051858
677 NW 12th Loop $ 218,000
Kathi Phillips CRS, Associate Broker, Realtor
Ashley Lindberg, Assistant Cell: 360-929-0206 • Office: 360-679-4585 ext. #216 Toll Free: 800-225-0919 • email: kathi@onwhidbey.com
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CONDOS
Summer Summer Savings! Savings!
Built for Comfort With a Great View! Want No Maintenance With a View? Luxurious ground floor 2 bedroom condo with a water view and remodeled throughout with new carpeting, marble flooring and granite countertops. This striking condo includes a large living room, dining area, a well-appointed kitchen with oak cabinets and all appliances with a trash compactor and central vac system. Spacious master suite has a jetted tub and great closet space. The deck, with its beautiful view off the living room, is perfect for relaxing and entertaining. You’ll love the easy access to the garage with plenty of parking and extra storage. MLS # 28007674
Enjoy a leisure life in this townhouse with stunning views of the Cascade Mountains and Oak Harbor Bay. Spacious floor plan home with 3 well appointed bedrooms, 2.5 baths, cathedral ceilings, gas heating and includes all appliances with washer and dryer. You will love the privacy of the deck that is located off the dining area and the two car garage that features a 192 sq. ft. storage area is a great bonus. Enjoy a carefree lifestyle today! MLS # 28022419
Custom Log Cabin Home in Polnell
Looking For a Jewel in Town?
2126 Black Cat Lane $ 449,900
834 SW Fleet St. $ 365,000
HOUSES
1415 SE 9th Ave. #A101 $ 315,000
Spacious tri-level log house with over 3500 sq ft on 1.15 acres with 3 bedrooms & 2.5 bathroom. 3rd bedroom & bath are unfinished on lower level with possible huge family room & BONUS room! Homes includes: spectacular River Rock fireplace, custom kitchen cabinets, wood windows, radiant floor heating, French doors, dramatic vaulted ceilings & wired for surround system. Detached, oversized 2 car garage & RV parking. MLS # 28103063
730 SW 19th Ct. #C3 $ 295,000
Magnificent view of Oak Harbor Bay, Cascade Mountain Range and lights of the city at night. This four bedroom rambler/daylight basement has 2 master bedrooms, one on the walk-in level and the second on the lower level. The family room was recently remodeled in 2007 and a new roof was installed in 2005. Both levels of the home have a cozy fireplace and there is room to roam and garden for the Spring in the spacious yard! MLS # 28060335
Just Lock the Door and Go On Vacation!
Seller to give $1,500 to buyer for one year homeowners dues or closing cost credit. Three bedroom townhouse with great design. Cozy airtight gas insert in the living room. Kitchen includes all appliances and includes a single car garage. Close to NAS Whidbey, shopping and all schools. 10’x 10’shop is located in the fully fenced backyard. All this and maintenance free living. MLS # 28113655
1252 Lanyard Loop $ 207,000
Nature Abounds on 1.38 Acres
Charming three bedroom home. The 24’x 36’shop is an added bonus with two bays with 9’doors and the third bay is a shop. There is RV space with electrical hookups. The home features: Maple wood flooring, remodeled kitchen, vaulted ceilings, skylights and pellet airtight stove. The master suite with full bath is up in the loft. You’ll enjoy entertaining on the new deck and relaxing in the hot tub! A new septic system was installed June 08. See it today! MLS # 28113628
2156 Viewcrest Pl. $ 327,700
Kathi Phillips CRS, Associate Broker, Realtor
Ashley Lindberg, Assistant Cell: 360-929-0206 • Office: 360-679-4585 ext. #216 Toll Free: 800-225-0919 • email: kathi@onwhidbey.com
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LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR Sheila DeLong, Agent LTCP 1796 Main Street, Suite 101 Freeland • 331-1233
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Erin Cook Loan Officer
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Langley’s Woodside $149,500
NEW Honeymoon Lk Home $449,900
Saltwater Homesite $249,900
The Heart of Langley $529,500
A Picture perfect lot, located at the end of a paved road in a community of newer upscale homes. Langley water & sewer. All this is within minutes of charming Langley Village!
Spacious and attractively finished home boasts about 2300 Sq. Ft of living area & almost 1000’ of additional daylight basement. Many fine upgrades throughout. Community Lake, Saltwater Beach, Pool and Clubhouse.
Lagoon Point Lot with newer shared 100’ dock. Septic permit is approved and water is available. Protected moorage with easy access to the Puget Sound.
A Beautiful, well kept home located within easy walking distance to all of Langley’s wonderful amenities. 3 main level bdrms, 3 baths, large kitchen & Bonus Room. Enjoy the covered porches and private yard. Turn Key condition!
MLS#28112095
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