Listed by Steve Strehlau • Windermere RE/South Whidbey. Bought with Windermere RE/South Whidbey.

Off Market Mar 2006 for $424K

$813,630

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,686/mo

•

1,926

sq ft

978 Ridge Dr, Freeland, WA 98249

About this home

Unique opportunity to own a real log hm in a fabulous westside wtrfront communnity. Charming near new full scribe handcrafted log hm on approx 1/3 acre with lots of sun, Mutiny Bay & Olympic views is truly a work of art accented with tile floors & wonderful great room. Nice mstr w/viewing deck to enjoy the sunsets. Near community tennis court & pool & close access to the sugar sands of Mutiny Bay. This warm & inviting hm is the perfect year round or weekend retreat. Live your dream on Whidbey.

Single-familyProperty Type

1996Year Built

0.33 acresLot Size

$422Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Steve Strehlau • Windermere RE/South Whidbey

Bought with • Windermere RE/South Whidbey

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26014518

Redfin Estimate

$813,630

$389K since sold in March 2006$15K since August

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This home's estimate is 23.1% higher than the average sale price ($661K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 8, 2026
$550,000
A
2 beds2 baths1,799 sq ft
5384 Cameron Rd, Freeland, WA 98249
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$630,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,072 sq ft
1265 Long Dr, Freeland, WA 98249
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$715,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,768 sq ft
568 Dolphin Dr, Freeland, WA 98249
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$515,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,458 sq ft
5807 Cameron Rd, Freeland, WA 98249
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$775,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,896 sq ft
4996 Lilac Dr, Freeland, WA 98249
SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$780,000
F
2 beds2 baths2,010 sq ft
980 Moonraker Dr, Freeland, WA 98249

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Market trends in 98249, WA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.7%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$780K

$27K MoM

Avg. days on market

12d

2 days MoM

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2 MoM

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$3,230,000
2 beds2 baths2,184 sq ft
5924 Cedar St, Freeland, WA 98249
Tammy Yao • Windermere Real Estate/East
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$1,150,000
2 beds3 baths2,953 sq ft
6065 McMaster Rd, Freeland, WA 98249
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OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 1PM
$850,000
1 bed1 bath1,309 sq ft
5375 Shore Meadow Rd, Freeland, WA 98249
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Sale history for 978 Ridge Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,105 (+9.2%)

$390,000 + $383,716

$773,716

2025

$5,589 (+9.1%)

$390,000 + $383,716

$773,716

2024

$5,121 (+3.0%)

$370,000 + $409,773

$779,773

2023

$4,970 (−8.8%)

$370,000 + $414,792

$784,792

2022

$5,447 (+14.8%)

$360,000 + $381,748

$741,748

2021

$4,747 (+19.2%)

$350,000 + $338,124

$688,124

2020

$3,982 (+3.2%)

$280,000 + $330,181

$610,181

2019

$3,857 (+2.4%)

$270,000 + $254,819

$524,819

2018

$3,765 (+9.0%)

$200,000 + $257,015

$457,015

2017

$3,455 (+7.8%)

$200,000 + $257,015

$457,015

2016

$3,205 (−3.7%)

$200,000 + $259,943

$459,943

2015

$3,326 (+8.7%)

$150,000 + $265,800

$415,800

2014

$3,059 (+9.7%)

$125,000 + $250,251

$375,251

2013

$2,790 (+2.2%)

$125,000 + $253,003

$378,003

2012

$2,729 (−2.0%)

$125,000 + $252,205

$377,205

2010

$2,785 (−2.0%)

$150,000 + $262,605

$412,605

2009

$2,841

$175,000 + $265,869

$440,869

Tax history for 978 Ridge Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,105 (+9.2%)

$390,000 + $383,716

$773,716

2025

$5,589 (+9.1%)

$390,000 + $383,716

$773,716

2024

$5,121 (+3.0%)

$370,000 + $409,773

$779,773

2023

$4,970 (−8.8%)

$370,000 + $414,792

$784,792

2022

$5,447 (+14.8%)

$360,000 + $381,748

$741,748

2021

$4,747 (+19.2%)

$350,000 + $338,124

$688,124

2020

$3,982 (+3.2%)

$280,000 + $330,181

$610,181

2019

$3,857 (+2.4%)

$270,000 + $254,819

$524,819

2018

$3,765 (+9.0%)

$200,000 + $257,015

$457,015

2017

$3,455 (+7.8%)

$200,000 + $257,015

$457,015

2016

$3,205 (−3.7%)

$200,000 + $259,943

$459,943

2015

$3,326 (+8.7%)

$150,000 + $265,800

$415,800

2014

$3,059 (+9.7%)

$125,000 + $250,251

$375,251

2013

$2,790 (+2.2%)

$125,000 + $253,003

$378,003

2012

$2,729 (−2.0%)

$125,000 + $252,205

$377,205

2010

$2,785 (−2.0%)

$150,000 + $262,605

$412,605

2009

$2,841

$175,000 + $265,869

$440,869

*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

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.3 Acres

Year renovated

1998

Sq. Ft.

1,926

Year built

1996

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Island County

APN

S7555-00-01012-0

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 17, 2026.

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
Parking Features: None

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 Full Baths (Upper): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

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

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Upper

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Upper

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Den/Office
Room Level: Upper

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating

Interior Features
Interior Features: Wall to Wall Carpet, Dining Room, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Pantry, Fireplace, Water Heater
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: See Remarks, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Metal

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Log

Pool Information
Pool Type: Community
Pool Features: Community

Property Information
Energy Source: Electric,Propane
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,926
Style Code: 12 - 2 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Very Good
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Brush, Garden Space

Lot Information
Lot Number: 12 + 1/2 lot 13
Site Features: Deck,Outbuildings
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.3306
Lot Size Dimensions: 120 x 110
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,753
Tax Year: 2005

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Community, Public
Water Company: Mutiny Sands
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Septic System, Electric, Propane
Water Heater Location: Electric Laundry Up
Water Heater Type: Electric Laundry Up

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

HOA Information
Association Fee: $63

School Information
Elementary School: So. Whidbey Intermed
Middle Or Junior High School: Buyer To Verify
High School: So. Whidbey High
High School District: South Whidbey Island

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: From ferry Hwy 525 N to L Bush Point Rd, L Mutiny Bay Rd, R Mutiny Sands Rd, R Beach Bluff, R Ridge to sign on R
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,926
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Island County
APN: S7555-00-01012-0

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 17, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Sunday, January 29, 2006

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Propane

Home Information
Living Area: 1,926
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1926
MLS Square Footage Source: ICA
Building Area Total: 1926
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Building Name: Mutiny Sands
Structure Type: House
Levels: Two
Entry Location: Main

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Schools

South Whidbey Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 7.0mi

7/10

South Whidbey Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.1mi

7/10

South Whidbey High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi

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

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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Freeland, WA • 98249

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Sun exposure

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

$773,000 – $936,000

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Home values near 978 Ridge Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
991 Ridge Dr, Freeland, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1352 Sq. Ft.	$576,816
5517 Beach Bluff Dr, Freeland, WA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1256 Sq. Ft.	$775,900

Address	Redfin Estimate
971 Ridge Dr, Freeland, WA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2538 Sq. Ft.	$1,094,511
980 Moonraker Dr, Freeland, WA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2010 Sq. Ft.	$867,139

Address	Redfin Estimate
993 Ridge Dr, Freeland, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$667,451
5547 Beach Bluff Dr, Freeland, WA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2236 Sq. Ft.	$1,155,114

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