OFF MARKET

Listed by Dana Bieber • Windermere RE/South Whidbey. Bought with Windermere RE/South Whidbey.

Off Market Jul 2016 for $590K

$1,031,312

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,723/mo

2

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2,960

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1281 Starfish Rd, Freeland, WA 98249

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About this home

Situated right across from the beach access at Mutiny Bay, this home will meet all your play and entertaining needs. View the beautiful sunsets, shipping lanes from the large entertaining deck and enclosed sun room. Open floor plan with multiple sleeping area and two master bedrooms. Separate lock off apartment downstairs takes advantage of many rental income possibilities! Large level lot that runs all the way to Mutiny Bay Rd. Great location to shopping, restaurants and running to the ferry!

Single-familyProperty Type

1995Year Built

0.35 acresLot Size

$348Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Dana Bieber • Windermere RE/South Whidbey

Bought with Louis Muniz • Windermere RE/South Whidbey

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #848876

Listing provided courtesy of Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Redfin Estimate

$1,031,312

$441K since sold in July 2016$3,000 since July

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Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 16.7% higher than the average sale price ($884K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$999,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,269 sq ft
1899 Beverly Beach Rd, Freeland, WA 98249
SOLD DEC 16, 2025
$1,025,000
B
2 beds3 baths2,538 sq ft
971 Ridge Dr, Freeland, WA 98249
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$850,000
C
2 beds3 baths3,184 sq ft
5663 Lenz Pl, Langley, WA 98260
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$675,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,375 sq ft
1383 Joseph Ln, Freeland, WA 98249
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$845,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,900 sq ft
5633 Morningtown Pl, Freeland, WA 98249
SOLD AUG 25, 2025
$910,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,830 sq ft
1491 Olympic Heights Ln, Freeland, WA 98249

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Market trends in 98249, WA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.2%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$752K

$28K MoM

Avg. days on market

11d

9 days MoM

Recently sold homes

27

6 MoM

New listings for sale

$749,000
2 beds2 baths1,478 sq ft
5959 Sundown Ln, Freeland, WA 98249
Charlie Moore • Charlie Moore Realty
$995,000
3 beds3 baths2,641 sq ft
330 Susana Dr, Freeland, WA 98249
Misty Warren • Keller Williams Realty Bothell
$999,000
3 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft
19424 SR 525, Freeland, WA 98249
Steve Strehlau • Windermere RE/South Whidbey
$8,995,000
3 beds4.5 baths5,306 sq ft
5844 Mutiny Bay Rd, Freeland, WA 98249
Buz McKinley • Windermere Real Estate GH LLC
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Sale history for 1281 Starfish Rd

Date

Event

Price

Jul 8, 2016

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #848876

$590,500

$199/sq ft

Jun 26, 2016

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #848876

—

Jun 15, 2016

Relisted (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #848876

—

May 26, 2016

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #848876

—

May 15, 2016

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #848876

—

Apr 11, 2016

Relisted (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #848876

—

Apr 11, 2016

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #848876

$615,000

$208/sq ft

Dec 5, 2015

Delisted (Cancelled)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #848876

—

Nov 9, 2015

Relisted (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #848876

—

Nov 2, 2015

Delisted (Taken Off Market)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #848876

—

Sep 18, 2015

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #848876

$625,000

$211/sq ft

Aug 18, 2004

Sold

Public Records

$522,500

$177/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,078 (+11.5%)

$330,000 + $568,014

$898,014

2025

$6,347 (+11.5%)

$330,000 + $568,014

$898,014

2024

$5,694 (+6.9%)

$320,000 + $566,399

$886,399

2023

$5,326 (+3.1%)

$300,000 + $573,322

$873,322

2022

$5,166 (+8.7%)

$270,000 + $525,393

$795,393

2021

$4,752 (+15.8%)

$190,000 + $462,294

$652,294

2020

$4,104 (+1.1%)

$160,000 + $450,874

$610,874

2019

$4,058 (−7.6%)

$190,000 + $351,074

$541,074

2018

$4,393 (+31.5%)

$180,000 + $354,090

$534,090

2017

$3,341 (+4.2%)

$180,000 + $354,090

$534,090

2016

$3,207 (−3.8%)

$160,000 + $284,486

$444,486

2015

$3,333 (−11.7%)

$125,000 + $291,598

$416,598

2014

$3,773 (+9.6%)

$170,000 + $294,113

$464,113

2013

$3,441 (−3.9%)

$170,000 + $297,742

$467,742

2012

$3,579 (−6.9%)

$200,000 + $311,334

$511,334

2010

$3,843 (+2.2%)

$245,000 + $324,725

$569,725

2009

$3,760

$255,000 + $328,578

$583,578

Tax history for 1281 Starfish Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,078 (+11.5%)

$330,000 + $568,014

$898,014

2025

$6,347 (+11.5%)

$330,000 + $568,014

$898,014

2024

$5,694 (+6.9%)

$320,000 + $566,399

$886,399

2023

$5,326 (+3.1%)

$300,000 + $573,322

$873,322

2022

$5,166 (+8.7%)

$270,000 + $525,393

$795,393

2021

$4,752 (+15.8%)

$190,000 + $462,294

$652,294

2020

$4,104 (+1.1%)

$160,000 + $450,874

$610,874

2019

$4,058 (−7.6%)

$190,000 + $351,074

$541,074

2018

$4,393 (+31.5%)

$180,000 + $354,090

$534,090

2017

$3,341 (+4.2%)

$180,000 + $354,090

$534,090

2016

$3,207 (−3.8%)

$160,000 + $284,486

$444,486

2015

$3,333 (−11.7%)

$125,000 + $291,598

$416,598

2014

$3,773 (+9.6%)

$170,000 + $294,113

$464,113

2013

$3,441 (−3.9%)

$170,000 + $297,742

$467,742

2012

$3,579 (−6.9%)

$200,000 + $311,334

$511,334

2010

$3,843 (+2.2%)

$245,000 + $324,725

$569,725

2009

$3,760

$255,000 + $328,578

$583,578

*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
Zoning
Permits

Beds

3

Baths

3

Stories

3

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.34 Acres

Year renovated

1995

Sq. Ft.

2,872

Year built

1995

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Island County

APN

R22915-259-1170

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 17, 2026.

RR

Rural Residential Zone

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 1
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Beds Upper: 1
# of Bedrooms Main: 1
Bedrooms Possible: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Full Baths (Lower): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Upper): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Level: Upper

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Extra Fin Rm
Room Level: Lower

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Lower

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Upper

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
# of Fireplaces Main: 1

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, French Doors, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 2,950
Style Code: 15 - Multi Level
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Good
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Assessor
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,High Speed Internet,Patio
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Dead End Street, Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.3462
Lot Size Dimensions: 306x50x297x50
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,333
Tax Year: 2015

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Community
Water Company: Lehman
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Septic System, Electric, Propane
Water Heater Location: Lower
Water Heater Type: Propane

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
High School District: South Whidbey Island

Location Information
Directions: From ferry Hwy 525 N to to L on Fish Rd to R on Mutiny Bay Rd to L on Palmer (Starfish) to home R.
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Community Features: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,872
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Island County
APN: R22915-259-1170

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 17, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Friday, September 18, 2015

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Propane

Home Information
Living Area: 2,950
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2960
MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 2960
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: Multi/Split

Around this home

Schools

South Whidbey Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 6.3mi

7/10

South Whidbey Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.3mi

7/10

South Whidbey High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.3mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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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 83° expected this year, 19 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

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Historical weather

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In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in June and 1.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$980,000 – $1.19M

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Home values near 1281 Starfish Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1282 Starfish Road, Freeland, WA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1404 Sq. Ft.	$504,751
5786 Mutiny Bay Road, Freeland, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1552 Sq. Ft.	$628,152

Address	Redfin Estimate
5797 Mutiny Bay Road, Freeland, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1018 Sq. Ft.	$457,108
5818 Palmer Lane, Freeland, WA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2095 Sq. Ft.	$1,966,416

Address	Redfin Estimate
5789 Menlo Beach Lane, Freeland, WA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$555,743
5783 Menlo Beach Lane, Freeland, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1423 Sq. Ft.	$558,973

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