438 Vista Rd is a 1,485 square foot house on a 5.37 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Freeland data, we estimate the home's value is $1,309,859.
Single-familyProperty Type
2016Year Built
5.37 acresLot Size
$882Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,309,859
$68K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 97.8% higher than the average sale price ($662K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,457 (+15.2%)
$1,402,000 + $307,314
$1,709,314
2025
$11,677 (+14.0%)
$1,402,000 + $307,314
$1,709,314
2024
$10,239 (+3.1%)
$1,323,000 + $309,683
$1,632,683
2023
$9,929 (+0.5%)
$1,260,000 + $312,221
$1,572,221
2022
$9,882 (+2.5%)
$1,200,000 + $285,008
$1,485,008
2021
$9,643 (−8.9%)
$1,000,000 + $249,841
$1,249,841
2020
$10,584 (+7.0%)
$1,000,000 + $243,114
$1,243,114
2019
$9,891 (−7.4%)
$1,100,000 + $302,277
$1,402,277
2018
$10,685 (+22.1%)
$1,000,000 + $304,609
$1,304,609
2017
$8,753 (+10.4%)
$1,000,000 + $304,609
$1,304,609
2016
$7,929 (−3.0%)
$1,000,000 + $171,727
$1,171,727
2015
$8,172 (−5.8%)
$1,000,000 + $27,300
$1,027,300
2014
$8,671 (+10.5%)
$1,044,151 + $27,300
$1,071,451
2013
$7,844 (+3.0%)
$1,044,151 + $27,300
$1,071,451
2012
$7,617 (+8.9%)
$1,044,151 + $27,300
$1,071,451
2010
$6,991 (−1.4%)
$1,003,990 + $30,293
$1,034,283
2009
$7,094
$1,065,234 + $32,875
$1,098,109
Tax history for 438 Vista Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,457 (+15.2%)
$1,402,000 + $307,314
$1,709,314
2025
$11,677 (+14.0%)
$1,402,000 + $307,314
$1,709,314
2024
$10,239 (+3.1%)
$1,323,000 + $309,683
$1,632,683
2023
$9,929 (+0.5%)
$1,260,000 + $312,221
$1,572,221
2022
$9,882 (+2.5%)
$1,200,000 + $285,008
$1,485,008
2021
$9,643 (−8.9%)
$1,000,000 + $249,841
$1,249,841
2020
$10,584 (+7.0%)
$1,000,000 + $243,114
$1,243,114
2019
$9,891 (−7.4%)
$1,100,000 + $302,277
$1,402,277
2018
$10,685 (+22.1%)
$1,000,000 + $304,609
$1,304,609
2017
$8,753 (+10.4%)
$1,000,000 + $304,609
$1,304,609
2016
$7,929 (−3.0%)
$1,000,000 + $171,727
$1,171,727
2015
$8,172 (−5.8%)
$1,000,000 + $27,300
$1,027,300
2014
$8,671 (+10.5%)
$1,044,151 + $27,300
$1,071,451
2013
$7,844 (+3.0%)
$1,044,151 + $27,300
$1,071,451
2012
$7,617 (+8.9%)
$1,044,151 + $27,300
$1,071,451
2010
$6,991 (−1.4%)
$1,003,990 + $30,293
$1,034,283
2009
$7,094
$1,065,234 + $32,875
$1,098,109
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R
Rural Zone
The Rural Zone is the principal land use classification for Island County. Limitations on density and uses are designed to provide for a variety of rural lifestyles and to ensure compatible uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Bed & breakfast
Housing-Mobile home park
Timberland
Jul 13, 2017 • Final
Planning and building
Work on an art studio.
ADU
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
Exterior
Exterior Information
Floor Construction Type: Concrete
Foundation Type: Concrete
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,485
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,485
Building Sq. Ft: 1,485
Legal Description: PT OF FOLL DESC LY SWLY OF SMUGGLERS COVE RD: GL1 EX N126.5' LY E OF SMUGGLERS COVE RD EX N333.84' LY W OF SMUGGLERS COVE RD EX PT LY N OF FENCE CONVEYED TO BRUGGERHOFF AF#63099 EX 60' STRIP SMUGGLERS COVE RD CC#3817 EX PT TO IS CO FOR MALMO RD NKA
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 234,025
Municipality Name: RURAL S WHIDBEY
Acres: 5.3725
Front Footage: 327
Zoning Code: 10
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Waterfront
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: RURAL S WHIDBEY
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,485
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2016
Year Renovated: —
County: Island County
APN: R22908-482-0510
Home facts updated by county records on Mar 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
South Whidbey Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 8.3mi
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South Whidbey Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.5mi
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South Whidbey High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.5mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 83° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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8 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.25M – $1.51M
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