Iconic No-Bank Waterfront on Sunlight Beach: Whidbey Island's Most Coveted Shore. Just 35 miles from Seattle, this waterfront home sits on South Whidbey Island's most treasured stretch of sandy shoreline: Sunlight Beach on Useless Bay. At over 2,900 square feet with cathedral ceilings, great room, and two primary suites with water views, this is a perfect second home. Outside, two large yards, two decks, and a patio offer generous space for both entertaining and quiet relaxation. Sleeping for sixteen and perfect for large gatherings, yet intimate enough for a quiet weekend for two. Wake to majestic views of the Olympic Mountains, Mt. Rainier, and Puget Sound. Step onto an expansive, driftwood-framed beach that feels entirely your own. The water here is shallow and calm: made for paddle boards, and a kiteboarder's dream when the wind picks up. At low tide the sandy flats stretch impressively out over a half mile. Bald eagles, great blue herons, and shorebirds put on a show all day from the neighboring preserve. Orca, dolphins, and sea otters are frequent visitors just offshore. With over $80,000 gross rental income in 2025 and only perfect ratings on VRBO, this is the rare waterfront investment you'll love using yourself. This is simply one of the finest waterfront properties on Puget Sound. Sunlight Beach does not come available often.
The purpose of the Rural Residential Zone is to define the logical outer boundary of a pattern of development and density that is more intensive than the density permitted in the R Zone.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Communications tower
Housing-Mobile home park
Aug 3, 2020 • Final
Planning and building
Construct a second floor playroom addition and rebuild a covered deck.
Addition
Jun 2, 2019 • Final
Planning and building
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 84° expected this year, 18 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, 9 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Clinton, WA • 98236
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2402 Sunlight Beach Rd
$2,465,711
$229K under list price of $2.70M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $845K to $1.3M.