Come live on Guemes Island, where a small, artsy, diverse community meets peaceful island life just a 5-minute ferry ride from Anacortes. This charming 1916 home, lovingly updated, is ready for your next chapter. Owners live on a separate part of the property and deeply respect tenant privacy.
Surrounded by owls, hawks, birdsong, and wild roses. A short walk to the ferry, quiet beaches, the labyrinth, library, and general store with restaurant and live music. Endless inspiration for a creative life and/or genuinely remote-work ready.
1,250 sq ft 2 Bed, 2 Bath Gourmet Kitchen Bonus Room (ideal art studio or office) Laundry, Decks & Outdoor Fireplace.
Best suited for 1 to 2 people (septic design). LGBTQ Friendly. Seeking a long-term, responsible tenant who'll love island life as much as we do. Available October 1st. $2,450/mo. First, Last, $500 security deposit. Credit and background screening required; references appreciated. Quiet, well-behaved indoor pet considered. No smoking.
Includes propane, garbage, water/sewer, lawn care. Starlink WiFi $130/mo. additional (but already set-up so no $1000 surcharge). Tenant responsible for electricity.
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Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Type: 1 Story
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Pier
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Siding Sheathing
Roof Shape Type: Pitched
Building Improvement Type: Residential
View Information
View: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GUEMES ISLAND
Living Sq. Ft: 1,208
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,208
Building Sq. Ft: 1,208
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: (0.9000 AC) TAX 21: THE NORTH 1 ACRE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT IN GOVERNMENT LOT 3, SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST, W.M.: BEGINNING AT A POINT 356.3 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3; THENCE WEST 414 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 329.83 FEET; THENCE EAST 414 FEET; THENCE NORTH 329.83 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPT COUNTY ROAD AS NOW ESTABLISHED.
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 39,204
Legal Lot Number: 3
Municipality Name: SKAGIT COUNTY
Acres: 0.9
County Use Description: HOUSEHOLD SFR OUTSIDE CITY
Utility Information
Utility Type: Septic/Water
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: SKAGIT COUNTY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,850
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: 2025
County: Skagit County
APN: P31372
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026
Sale and tax history for 7820 Guemes Island Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REDFIN #1
Sep 16, 2026
Rental Removed
$2,450
$1/sq ft
Sep 7, 2026
Listed for Rent
$2,450
$1/sq ft
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2176370
Dec 11, 2023
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$733,000
$396/sq ft
Nov 6, 2023
Pending
—
Nov 3, 2023
Listed (Active)
$749,000
$405/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 19, 2023
Sold
$12,500
$7/sq ft
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #23094464
May 6, 2004
Sold (MLS)
$130,000
$70/sq ft
Jul 9, 2003
Listed
$155,000
$84/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,942 (−5.7%)
$219,800 + $355,000
$574,800
2025
$5,243 (−10.8%)
$219,800 + $355,000
$574,800
2024
$5,880 (+2.0%)
$229,000 + $427,500
$656,500
2023
$5,764 (+16.6%)
$248,600 + $502,800
$751,400
2022
$4,944 (+16.4%)
$240,800 + $467,800
$708,600
2021
$4,247 (+0.2%)
$225,000 + $304,800
$529,800
2020
$4,241 (+16.6%)
$180,300 + $240,100
$420,400
2019
$3,639 (−6.5%)
$180,300 + $231,200
$411,500
2018
$3,892 (+23.2%)
$151,900 + $194,400
$346,300
2017
$3,158 (+7.7%)
$133,700 + $171,900
$305,600
2016
$2,932 (+7.1%)
$133,700 + $171,900
$305,600
2015
$2,738 (+2.7%)
$121,500 + $149,500
$271,000
2014
$2,666 (−2.7%)
$121,500 + $149,500
$271,000
2013
$2,740 (−1.1%)
$121,500 + $149,500
$271,000
2012
$2,770 (+4.7%)
$121,500 + $151,400
$272,900
2011
$2,645 (+7.1%)
$126,300 + $163,000
$289,300
2010
$2,470 (+8.5%)
$124,900 + $163,000
$287,900
2009
$2,276
$124,900 + $163,000
$287,900
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
8/10
Island View Elementary School
Public, K-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
6/10
Anacortes Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
9/10
Anacortes High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Public facts and zoning for 7820 Guemes Island Rd
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Sq. Ft.
1,850
Stories
1
Parking Spaces
6
Basement
No
Accessible
No
Lot Size
43,560
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built
1916
Year Renovated
2025
County
Skagit County
APN
P31372
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026.
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 81° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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