Listed by Carol Cattle • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. Bought with Orcas Island Realty.
Off Market Mar 2026 for $1M
$1,631,060
3
bd
•
3 ba
•
4,258
sq ft
279 Parker Reef Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245
About this home
Dreamy Orcas Island estate offers tranquility, yet only minutes to Eastsound. Custom home with finishes of exceptional quality, such as metal tile roof, copper-wrapped rafter tails & in-floor radiant heat & cooling. Primary bedroom offers sweeping Bay & territorial views. Interior spaces with high ceilings & extensive wood detailing. Kitchen opens to great room for relaxed island living. 3 bedrooms, 2.75 bathrooms & additional unfinished space on the lower level. Located on Buck Mountain w/appx. 4.99 acres with madrona & cedar adding a feeling of privacy. Some of seller's plans, such as a large stone "waterfall" hardscape remain unfinished, yet it's easy to envision the dream. Private road leads to plenty of parking for guests.
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
4.99 acresLot Size
$383Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Carol Cattle• Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Listed by John Dunning• Windermere RE Orcas Island
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.99 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,258
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Juan County
APN
171823012000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
May 8, 2023 • Final
Building subgroup for area 2 - orcas/shaw/blakely and surrounding islands
Gas
Plumbing
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Beds Upper: 1
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms (Total): 2
# of Full Baths (Upper): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Main): 1
# of Bathtubs: 2
# of Showers: 2
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Great Room
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight, Unfinished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas, See Remarks
# of Fireplaces Main: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Radiant
Has Cooling
Cooling Information: Radiant
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Pantry, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Water Heater
Association Fee Includes: Road Maintenance, Snow Removal
School Information
Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
Middle Or Junior High School: Orcas Isl Mid
High School: Orcas Isl High
High School District: Orcas Island
Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: false
Directions: From Eastsound, head EAST on Crescent Beach Dr to the stop sign to Buck Mnt. Road to Parker Reef Rd. Follow until it sharply turns & you see the Downwind Dr. sign. Gravel road, PLENTY OF PARKING!
Topography: Level,Sloped,Terraces
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Community Features: CCRs, Trail(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,258
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.99 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2000
Year Renovated: —
County: San Juan County
APN: 171823012000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Buyer Brokerage Compensation: 2.5%
Buyer Brokerage Compensation Type: %
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Green Information
Direction Faces: West
Power Production Type: Propane, See Remarks
Home Information
Living Area: 3,268
Calculated Square Footage: 4258
MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 4258
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: One and One Half
Security Features: Security Gate
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Orcas Island Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
Orcas Island Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Orcas Island High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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
1/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 77° expected this year, 23 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.55M – $1.88M
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