OFF MARKET

Listed by Dianne Pressenda • Windermere RE/Lopez Island. Bought with Lopez Village Properties, LLC.

Off Market Apr 2023 for $675K

$670,001

1

bd

•

•

960

sq ft

539 Skid Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261

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About this home

Perfect Location on Rowboat Cove with territorial, marine views south over Davis Bay past private islands and across the Straits to the Olympic Mountains. 960 sqft beach cabin only steps from one of the best sandy beaches on Lopez in a quiet neighborhood on a dead end lane. This little cabin has a complete kitchen, one bedroom with south facing balcony plus large extra finished room. Wile away your afternoons on the sunny deck or drink in the winter sunsets. Convenient mid-island location to easily enjoy all your favorite Lopez places.

Single-familyProperty Type

1980Year Built

10,655 sq ftLot Size

$698Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Dianne Pressenda • Windermere RE/Lopez Island

Bought with Bill Johnson • Lopez Village Properties, LLC

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1980761

Listing provided courtesy of Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Redfin Estimate

$670,001

$4,999 since sold in April 2023$5,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 0.3% higher than the average sale price ($668K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$555,000
A
2 beds1.5 baths1,001 sq ft
1000 Park St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$519,000
B
2 beds1 bath988 sq ft
655 Hunt St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$900,000
C
1 bed1 bath530 sq ft
0 Caldwell, Lopez Island, WA 98261
SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$1,205,000
D
1 bed2 baths882 sq ft
837 Cape Dr, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$550,000
E
2 beds1 bath923 sq ft
205 Franck St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$280,000
F
2 beds1 bath700 sq ft
331 Nelson Ln, Lopez Island, WA 98261

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Market trends in 98261, WA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

97.3%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$975K

$225K MoM

Avg. days on market

28d

8 days MoM

Recently sold homes

13

5 MoM

New listings for sale

$584,000
2 beds1 bath1,036 sq ft
4160 Mud Bay Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261
Megan McLean • Windermere RE/Lopez Island
$889,500
3 beds2 baths1,176 sq ft
755 Ferry Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261
Forbes Hansen • American Dream R. E. Services
$798,500
1 bed1 bath768 sq ft
757 Ferry Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261
Forbes Hansen • American Dream R. E. Services
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Sale history for 539 Skid Rd

Date

Event

Price

Apr 7, 2023

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1980761

$675,000

$703/sq ft

Mar 23, 2023

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1980761

—

Mar 21, 2023

Relisted (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1980761

—

Mar 18, 2023

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1980761

—

Mar 8, 2023

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1980761

$695,000

$724/sq ft

Aug 11, 2022

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1980761

$990,000

$1,031/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,435 (+12.1%)

$290,820 + $219,760

$510,580

2025

$3,063 (+17.3%)

$290,820 + $219,760

$510,580

2024

$2,612 (+3.1%)

$276,400 + $199,340

$475,740

2023

$2,532 (+2.6%)

$240,350 + $181,180

$421,530

2022

$2,468 (+16.3%)

$240,350 + $140,880

$381,230

2021

$2,121 (−1.7%)

$218,500 + $80,950

$299,450

2020

$2,158 (+16.3%)

$190,000 + $74,180

$264,180

2019

$1,856 (−7.0%)

$190,000 + $41,510

$231,510

2018

$1,995 (+19.5%)

$190,000 + $44,650

$234,650

2017

$1,669 (+2.6%)

$190,000 + $44,650

$234,650

2016

$1,626 (+2.7%)

$200,000 + $32,440

$232,440

2014

$1,584 (−2.5%)

$200,000 + $34,220

$234,220

2013

$1,624 (+15.5%)

$200,000 + $47,910

$247,910

2012

$1,406 (−2.8%)

$200,000 + $48,760

$248,760

2011

$1,446 (+117.2%)

$210,000 + $50,260

$260,260

2010

$666 (−48.7%)

$210,000 + $50,260

$260,260

2009

$1,297

$210,000 + $50,260

$260,260

Tax history for 539 Skid Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,435 (+12.1%)

$290,820 + $219,760

$510,580

2025

$3,063 (+17.3%)

$290,820 + $219,760

$510,580

2024

$2,612 (+3.1%)

$276,400 + $199,340

$475,740

2023

$2,532 (+2.6%)

$240,350 + $181,180

$421,530

2022

$2,468 (+16.3%)

$240,350 + $140,880

$381,230

2021

$2,121 (−1.7%)

$218,500 + $80,950

$299,450

2020

$2,158 (+16.3%)

$190,000 + $74,180

$264,180

2019

$1,856 (−7.0%)

$190,000 + $41,510

$231,510

2018

$1,995 (+19.5%)

$190,000 + $44,650

$234,650

2017

$1,669 (+2.6%)

$190,000 + $44,650

$234,650

2016

$1,626 (+2.7%)

$200,000 + $32,440

$232,440

2014

$1,584 (−2.5%)

$200,000 + $34,220

$234,220

2013

$1,624 (+15.5%)

$200,000 + $47,910

$247,910

2012

$1,406 (−2.8%)

$200,000 + $48,760

$248,760

2011

$1,446 (+117.2%)

$210,000 + $50,260

$260,260

2010

$666 (−48.7%)

$210,000 + $50,260

$260,260

2009

$1,297

$210,000 + $50,260

$260,260

*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

1

Baths

—

Stories

2

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,655 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1996

Sq. Ft.

1,086

Year built

1980

Style

Other

County

San Juan County

APN

241022008000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

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

Bathroom Information
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Main): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Extra Fin Rm
Room Level: Upper

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling

Interior Features
Interior Features: Wall to Wall Carpet, Water Heater
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Metal

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Bank-Low, Bay/Harbor, Saltwater
Waterfront Footage: 36

Property Information
Energy Source: Electric,Pellet
Sq. Ft. Finished: 960
Style Code: 12 - 2 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Fair
Has View

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: assessor
Site Features: Deck
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Dead End Street
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.2446
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,467
Tax Year: 2022

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Conventional
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Power Company: OPALCO
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Heater Location: laundry room
Water Heater Type: electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
High School District: Lynden

Location Information
Directions: Fisherman Bay Rd to Davis Bay Rd to Skid Rd.
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 1
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,086
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,655 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1996
County: San Juan County
APN: 241022008000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Thursday, August 11, 2022

Green Information
Direction Faces: South
Power Production Type: Electric, Pellet

Home Information
Living Area: 960
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 960
MLS Square Footage Source: assessor
Building Area Total: 960
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Post & Block
Year Built Effective: 1980
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: Two

Around this home

Schools

Lopez Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.6mi

6/10

Lopez Middle High School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi

6/10

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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

7 days above 76° 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

7 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

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Home values near 539 Skid Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
533 Skid Rd, Lopez Island, WA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$1,070,320
501 Skid Rd, Lopez Island, WA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1694 Sq. Ft.	$1,209,152

Address	Redfin Estimate
409 Skid Rd, Lopez Island, WA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 672 Sq. Ft.	$752,033
315 Skid Rd, Lopez Island, WA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2703 Sq. Ft.	$1,870,979

Address	Redfin Estimate
471 Skid Rd, Lopez Island, WA 1 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1000 Sq. Ft.	$826,167
511 Skid Rd, Lopez Island, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1416 Sq. Ft.	$1,879,283

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