Listed by Dana Hezel • Windermere RE/South Whidbey.

For sale

$1,699,000

Est. $10,361/mo —

•

1,267

sq ft

848 Old Beach Rd, Freeland, WA 98249

About this home

Some properties are simply special. This charming waterfront beach cabin on coveted Old Beach Road has been a treasured family retreat for decades and is ready for its next chapter. Set on one of Whidbey Island's most desirable beaches, it's the kind of place where memories are made year after year. Spend your days beachcombing, kayaking, paddleboarding, watching eagles soar overhead, or simply relaxing as the tides ebb and flow. This is the timeless Whidbey beach lifestyle so many dream about. The property includes the original beach cabin, the original boathouse, a detached garage, and a separate guest cottage with a half bath, offering wonderful flexibility for hosting friends. A private well serves the property, and the septic system has already been inspected. Whether you envision preserving it's nostalgic charm or creating your own waterfront legacy, opportunities like this are few and far between. If you've been searching for an authentic Whidbey Island beach property on one of the island's most treasured stretches of shoreline, this is a place you'll never forget.

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

0.49 acresLot Size

$1,341Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Dana Hezel • Windermere RE/South Whidbey

Listing updated: Sep 29, 2026 at 04:40pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2546190

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$10,361 per month

Principal and interest$9,388

Property taxes

$789

HOA dues

Home insurance

$184

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

South Whidbey Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 7.3mi

7/10

South Whidbey Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.4mi

7/10

South Whidbey High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.4mi

9/10

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Offer insights

848 Old Beach Rd · $1,699,000

Strong offer

$1.67M and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $1.67M+ is a strong offer

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 2% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median list price in this area is $696,176. (59% lower than this home)

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Dining room
Fireplaces (2) — gas and wood-burning
Water heater

Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main level
Additional 2 possible bedrooms (flex/possible conversion)
ADU with 1 bedroom

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 three-quarter bathroom (main)
1 half bathroom located in the garage
Two showers and one bathtub

Kitchen
Stove/Range
Refrigerator
Dishwasher

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Utility room on main

Flooring
Ceramic tile
Vinyl
Carpet

Heating & cooling
Wall furnace heating
No central cooling

Sale and tax history for 848 Old Beach Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,470 (+9.5%)

$1,005,500 + $197,868

$1,203,368

2025

$8,652 (+9.5%)

$1,005,500 + $197,868

$1,203,368

2024

$7,901 (+2.6%)

$1,005,500 + $205,174

$1,210,674

2023

$7,702 (+0.4%)

$1,005,500 + $208,949

$1,214,449

2022

$7,668 (+2.3%)

$960,500 + $192,619

$1,153,119

2021

$7,499 (+12.3%)

$800,500 + $170,472

$970,972

2020

$6,678 (+8.6%)

$800,500 + $166,787

$967,287

2019

$6,151 (+9.4%)

$800,500 + $83,581

$884,081

2018

$5,625 (+9.6%)

$600,500 + $84,834

$685,334

2017

$5,134 (−3.4%)

$600,500 + $84,834

$685,334

2016

$5,314 (+13.0%)

$600,500 + $85,754

$686,254

2015

$4,702 (+5.7%)

$500,500 + $89,597

$590,097

2014

$4,447 (+10.1%)

$444,964 + $103,113

$548,077

2013

$4,039 (+2.6%)

$444,964 + $104,997

$549,961

2012

$3,935 (−10.9%)

$444,964 + $119,928

$564,892

2010

$4,415 (+4.3%)

$529,624 + $124,986

$654,610

2009

$4,232

$529,624 + $127,097

$656,721

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

50 ft.

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1960

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,267

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,267

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Island County

APN

R22909-070-0620

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.

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

Freeland, WA • 98249

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Sun exposure

88/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Freeland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10.1 hrs

4 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 848 Old Beach Rd

$1,638,016

$61K under list price of $1.70M

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $390K to $1.2M.

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$1033/sq ft
smaller lot
49 years newer
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
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2 beds2.5 baths1,656 sq ft
5296 Slocum Way, Freeland, WA 98249
Listing provided by nwmls
$964/sq ft
larger lot
48 years newer
SOLD APR 7, 2026
$800,000 Last sold price
4 beds2.5 baths1,560 sq ft
4957 Scurlock Rd, Freeland, WA 98249
Listing provided by nwmls
$828/sq ft
larger lot
29 years older
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,200,000 Last sold price
3 beds3 baths2,733 sq ft
5453 Harborside Ln, Freeland, WA 98249
Listing provided by nwmls
$902/sq ft
74 years newer
finished basement

Rental earnings

Est. $2,352 per month, based on comparable rentals

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