Real Estate
MAY 2008
On Whidbey Volume 2, Issue 10
The only real estate guide completely dedicated to Whidbey Island!
YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS! Pride of ownership shows in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Shannon Forest. Wonderful curb appeal with pro landscaped yard. Granite counters in kitchen and baths. Hardwood floors. Fully fenced back yard. MLS#28007617
$259,900 Bob McNeil
Office: 360/679/4585 Cell: 360/632/4721 Fax: 360/679/3223
Please see our ad on page 4.
Two story home on beautiful 5+ acres
This home is immaculate and ready to move in. Large garage with finished room above for an office, craft room, etc. Near Freeland. #27190907
$579,000 John and Barb Salenjus 360-331-0186,
Please see our ad on page 12. Published by the Whidbey News-Times and South Whidbey Record Proud affiliate member of the Washington State Realtors Association.
salenjus@cbwhidbey.com
LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR Sheila DeLong, Agent LTCP 1796 Main Street, Suite 101 Freeland • 331-1233
www.sheiladelong.com
STATE FARM IS THERE®
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First time Buyers and investors, Here it is!
ParK LiKe settinG
2 bdrm, 1 bath manufactured home, priced to sell, w/ lots of potential. Detached gar w/ workshop. Deer proofed garden area for that green thumb. Nice quiet neighborhood. Room for all of your toys. Home is being sold as is. MLS # 28042053
1083 Timber Ln., Freeland immaCuLate 3 bedroom, 2 bath open floor plan home. $ 169,000 Designer colors await you with the new
you Have to see tHis!
Pride of ownership shows in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Shannon Forest. Wonderful carpets. Fully fenced back yard with separate curb appeal with pro landscaped yard. dog run. Wood patio for BBQs. RV parking Granite counters in kitchen and baths for the toys. Garage has been finished and w/ oak cabinets. Master suite w/ bath & painted. MLS# 28022255 walk-in closet. Fully fenced back yd. Fresh interior paint. Hardwood floors downstairs. 1213 SW Heller St. $ MLS#28007617 235,900
This 3 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home is ready to move in to. Wood laminate and wall to wall carpeting highlight this open floor plan home w/ skylights. Ample closet. Come enjoy the fish pond and watch the eagles soar on 2.5 acres. MLS#28007614
547 Jeffrey Ln. $ 310,000
726 SW Puffin St. $ 259,900
Bob McNeil Sales Associate
32800 SR 20, #2 • Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Office: 360-679-4585 • Cell: 360-632-4721 • Fax: 360-679-3223
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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
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NEW!
TERRI NEILON GRI, e-pRO, Broker, REALTOR®
360-672-4559 cell
office • 1-800-225-0919 x 235
terri@onwhidbey.com For Free Info on Buying and Selling Visit: www.OakHarborRealtor.com www.WhidbeyHomesForSale.com or www. NASWhidbeyHousing.com
ON CORNER LOT! This home has it all with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a 3 car garage. 1830 sqft including large front deck, dog run, fireplace, appliances, vaulted ceilings and master suite with private bath. MLS# 28057371
334,900 1686 SW Putnam
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fABULOUS wATERfRONT HOME ON OvER 2 ACRES! 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with bonus room. Master bedroom with sitting area and jetted tub. Listed 100K under last appraisal! Incredible views of Mt. Baker and Bay. MLS# 28051436
549,900 4610 N. Jones Rd.
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GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD!
CUTE HOME IN DESIRABLE NEIGHBORHOOD! 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 1570 sqft and a 2 car garage. Hardwood floors, all appliances, fully fenced yard and patio. Master bedroom with private bath and walk-in closet. MLS# 28035264
274,900 1081 NE Big Berry Lp.
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NEwLy REMODELED fARMHOUSE! 1711 sqft home with 4 bdrms & 1 bath. Fenced yard & 2 car garage. Newer kitchen floor, carpet & oil furnace and appliances. Arched doorway and built-in niches. MLS# 28023160
280,900 34642 SR 20
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369,900 2435 Moss Lane
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ACREAGE WITH VIEWS!
3 BEDROOM & 2 BATH NESTLED IN THE TREES! Private 4.01 acres with views of Mt. Baker. Large kitchen, family room, fully fenced yard, 1 car garage and extra room. You pick color of new carpet. MLS# 28050333 $
2 yEAR HOME wARRANTy INCLUDED! Remodeled farmhouse on 5 acres! 3 bedrooms and 1.75 baths with 1780 sqft. Barn, pasture, 2 car garage, remodeled kitchen, new D/W and laminate floors. MLS# 28057112
484,900 1798 Hastie Lake Rd.
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32800 SR 20, Suite 2, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
289,000 3151 Shadowbrook Ln. OPEN & SPACIOuS!
5 ACRES!
PRICE REDuCED!
CONTEMpORARy HOME ON 1.1 ACRES! 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, huge 3 car garage. Hardwood floors, new carpet, wood stove, sun room, large deck, fenced yard, and Jacuzzi. 1 YEAR HOME WARRANTY! !! MLS# 28046761
589,000 130 Crescent Harbor Rd.
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REMODELED!
WATERfRONT!
LARGE HOME!
TRENDSETTER CONSTRUCTION CRAfTSMAN STyLE HOME! Stunning 3 bedroom & 2.5 bath home on 4.93 acres with 3 car garage. 2550 sqft with gourmet kitchen, office, custom fireplace, master suite, all appliances and landscaped yard. MLS# 28054818
START pACkING, THIS HOME IS READy fOR yOU! 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath home in great neighborhood in Coupeville. Open and spacious living room and kitchen. Walking distance to town. MLS# 27174033
225,000 409 NW Meadow Ct.
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Office: 360-679-4585 • Toll free: 800-225-0919 Acorn Properties
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WATERFRONT CONDO!
PRIME COMMERCIAL PROP!
VIEW! VIEW! VIEW!
Acorn Properties 32800 SR 20, Suite 2, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
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Office: 360-679-4585 Toll Free: 800-225-0919
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WALk TO BEACh! 2 bed & 2 bath waterside condo. Elevator & privacy gate make this condo a perfect place to live. Liv rm, dining rm & kit. Walk to beach & downtown. $3000 in closing costs! MLS# 28007671
RiGhT BEhiND ThE DONUT ShOp! Great for a 3-story building, it would have a great view. Sewer stubbed to lot & property has been surveyed. Ready for you to build! MLS# 28034493
651 SE Bayshore Dr. #201
916 28th St., Anacortes
229,000
$
PERFECT LOCATION!!
TERRIFIC INVESTMENT!
LOCATED ON AN ACRE! This 3 bdrm home has a remodeled bath with Jacuzzi tub, hardwood floors throughout & a master bdrm with a fireplace & built-in bookshelves. 2 car garage & outbuilding for shop. Offering $5000 in buyers closing costs!! MLS# 28012023
255,000 357 Frostad Rd
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SOCCER fiELDS & pARk ONLy hALf A miLE! 2 story, 3 bed & 2.5 bath home w/ 2 car gar. Real hardwood floors throughout lower level. Gas appliances & heat. Sec sys w/ ADT. Fresh paint in all rms, mstr bdrm custom painted. Back yard is privacy fenced. MLS# 28028657
345,000 470 SW Regency Dr
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CORNER LOT! View condo in desirable Madrona Heights. 2 bed & 2.5 bath located in town. Corner unit with Bay views, all appliances, master suite with bath & double vanity sink! MLS# 28065174
205,000 30875 SR 20 #B4
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299,000 1760 SW Nienhuis St TURN-KEY!
5 BDRm & 3 fULL BATh hOmE! Freshly painted & new flring in this home placed at the end of the road on 2.5 fully fenced landscaped acres. 18x24 shop/gar w/ a 10x24 lean-to, lots of RV parking, private well, fruit trees, chicken coop, tree fort & view! $3000 in buyers allowances w/ full priced offer. MLS# 280333038
325,000 4417 Sonja Terrace
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249,900 630 Beacon View Dr.
SPECTACULAR VIEW!
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CORNER LOT!
iN DESiRABLE NEiGhBORhOOD! First floor master suite features 2 walk-in closets & a jetted tub in the attached bath! The fireplace in the living room is lit with a flick of the switch. Upstairs has a family rm, an office, full bath & 3 more bedrooms. Outside has BBQ hook-ups. MLS# 28022617
139,950
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RARE DOUBLE LOT iN DUGUALLA BAy! Beautiful water and mountain views. Water hook up fee paid. 3 bed septic system installed. Easy access to clubhouse and beach! MLS# 28007638
ROOM FOR EVERYONE!
CUSTOm 4 BDRm hOmE fEATURES A GREAT fLOOR pLAN! A fully fenced back yard and three car garage completes the package. Nice master suite and bath with sitting room. Gas heat, fireplace, appliances & fully fenced back yard. Priced to sell! MLS# 28061298
294,000 1836 SW Putnam
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ATTENTION DEVELOPERS!
TWO 50’ LOTS, 100’ Of hiGh BANk WfT & ¾ Of AN ACRE! This property can be divided & built on. Current home is lovely w/ a huge rear deck taking in the great views of Hope Island & Puget Sound & offers a very private setting. Detached shop/gar. 26x36936 SF. RV parking. Community stairway to beach. Sellers will entertain all offers. MLS#28007685 $
280,000
9772 Golden View Ln, La Conner
NW CONTEMPORARY!
LOCATED iN WhiDBEy GOLf & COUNTRy CLUB! 3 bdrm & 2.5 bth home. New laminate flooring on main level, newer carpet in liv rm, ceramic tile entry, vaulted cedar ceilings, wood fp, lrg kit w/breakfast rm & mstr w/bth. Fam rm has a wet bar. Landscaped 0.326 acres w/fruit trees & RV parking. Newer roof. MLS#28007684 $
364,000 2121 Fairway Ln
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Imagine the Wonderful
In Your New Home!
Introducing Charm & Charisma!
Right off the bat this captivating two story home with a basement is a delight! Economical gas heat, easy maintenance vinyl siding and newly remodeled. Upgrades include: custom painting, laminate flooring. Maple kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops and more. The dining room will cause your guests to linger while admiring the coffered ceiling with unique moldings and wainscoting. The second story features two dormer bedrooms and the basement presents you with ample bonus rooms. Two car detached garage and lots of room for flower and vegetable gardens. You’ll adore the magnetic and welcoming feel of this classic home! MLS # 28007595
211 Ely St. $ 299,999
3,000 For Closing Costs! $
You’ve Just Run Out of Reasons To Rent!
Excellently sustained 2 bedrooms, 2 bath Waterside condo! Includes spacious living room, dining room and big 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
Dream Starter!
Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in Redwing, this three bedroom, two story home is surrounded by beautiful landscaping. Treat yourself to a home that features the latest in upgrades including laminate flooring, alarm system, french doors and custom painting. Easy maintenance vinyl siding and a backyard ready for entertaining. Start cherished traditions here! MLS # 28064444
1233 NW Lola Terrace $ 280,000
651 SE Bayshore Dr. #201 $ 229,000
Room to Roam! Looking for a Jewel in Town?
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
834 SW Fleet St. $ 365,000
Built for Comfort!
Luxurious ground floor 2 bedroom condo with a water view, 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
Gorgeous ranch style 4 bedroom home on 2.5 acres, features immaculate Brazilian Mahogany hardwood floor, Berber carpet and ceramic tile floors throughout. You will adore the spacious and open floor plan with custom painting. The huge bonus room could be used for many things including an office or rec room. Both kitchen and baths have Corian countertops and all Stainless Steel appliances convey. Also includes a conveniently located indoor utility area. An additional bonus to this lovely home is a 55’X 90’sports court which can be used for various sports and activities. This home is minutes from town and NAS Whidbey. MLS # 28007592
2716 Umatilla Dr. $ 435,000
1415 SE 9th Ave. #A101 $ 315,000
Kathi Phillips CRS, Associate Broker, Realtor
Let me help you stage your home.
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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Banner Bank can take care of all your Whidbey Island home lending needs. We’ve got a variety of loan packages, and the real estate experts who know how to put them together. With Banner, the perfect loan or good advice is never far away.
Erin Cook Loan Officer
Better ideas. Better banking. Oak Harbor Branch & Home Loan Center 570 N.E. Midway Blvd. (360) 240-8533 Tamara Hill Encinas Loan Officer
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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
Space, Comfort and View! Custom built with the view in mind, this spacious & comfortable home has a view from almost every room. Large master suite, guest bedroom & cozy den w/freestanding gas stove. Very spacious living & dining rooms w/vaulted ceiling & corner gas fireplace. Cheery kitchen w/lots of counterspace, garden window, skylight & eating nook. Huge utility rm w/storage & cupboards. X-lg gar w/shop area, RV parking. Community clubhouse, swimming pool & beach access. MLS# 28056881 $359,900.00 Just like new one story w/view of Mt Baker & Oak Harbor Bay. Spacious mstr suite w/sitting rm, walk-in closet, soaking tub, dble sink. Great rm w/corner gas FP, formal dining & formal entry. Great kitchen w/island, desk, pantry, eating nook & door to deck. 2 car gar & shop stall w/gar door. 4th BR used as office. Nice utility rm w/deep sink, counters, cabinets, rm for freezer. 300 SF of space downstairs w/power makes great shop or storage area. Mrs Clean lives here so it looks brand new! MLS# 28057009 $379,900.00 Quality built Vandervoet home in Fireside #7. Upstairs: Lg master suite w/shower, dbl sink & whirlpool tub w/2 additional bedrooms and main bath. Downstairs: living rm, dining rm, kitchen, breakfast nook, office, family rm w/FP, utility rm w/deep sink. Natural gas heat, hot water, fireplace and range. Extra lg garage (781 sqft) w/area for shop. Very popular floor plan. Great home, great neighborhood. Completely fenced. Backs to city park and 1 block from soccer field. MLS# 28051512 $394,900.00 West side view! Spectacular view of the sunsets & Strait of Juan de Fuca. Almost new trilevel blt in 2004 on 1/3 acre in immaculate condition. Views from kitchen, living, dining, master, family room & office. Great room concept w/vaulted ceiling in living, dining & kitchen. Lg deck w/view of the Straits. Spacious patio & garden shed in back. Very open design w/lots of light & corner gas fireplace. Three bedrooms plus office & family room and oversized 600+ SF of garage. One block to the beach. MLS# 28037455 $449,900.00 180 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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Carmen Falso Associate Broker 5531 Freeland Ave. Freeland, WA 98249
Windermere Real Estate/South Whidbey More info at www.southwhidbeyrealestate.com (888) 331-6533
5+- Langley Acres $165,000
Honeymoon Lake Home $479,500
Saltwater Homesite $274,500
View Home on 2 Lots $299,000
JUST LISTED! A very quiet prop- Spacious and attractively finished Lagoon Point Lot with newer An attractive 1440+- Sq. Ft. erty with end of the road privacy and a top of the world feeling. Features a sunny Southwest exposure, an approved well site and good soil for septic.
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.
shared 100’ dock. Septic permit is approved & water is available. Protected moorage with easy access to the Puget Sound.
home with views of the Puget Sound and Mt. Rainier. Recent extensive upgrades throughout. Located on a quiet lane & wonderful community amenities. Call for details.
MLS # 27212003
MLS # 27201336
MLS # 27152962
MLS # 27209823
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