Listed by Laura Bird • RE/MAX Gateway. Bought with RE/MAX Gateway.
Off Market Jul 2018 for $690K
$1,274,408
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$3,519/mo
5
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
4,848
sq ft
17979 Best Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
About this home
Pleasant Ridge Victorian with 5 bedrooms, two 3/4 baths, one 1/2 bath, and 4848 square feet overlooking tulip/farm fields and Mount Baker. Four floors, huge living room w/red oak floors, granite gourmet kitchen, and a full studio on bottom floor with second kitchen. Bonus rooms, office, 2-car garage, a barn, large shed, chicken coop, and over 2 acres for animals, entertaining, and taking in the views of the valley below. Country living yet close to town. Pure elegance. You have to see this!
Turn of the century farmhouse style home set on a 2 acre parcel with Valley and Mt Baker views. Main floor has a large updated kitchen open to the living area plus a den and powder room. Two staircases up to the top floors with 4 bedroom, 3/4 bath...
and a top floor 5th bedroom/bonus area. Spacious separate suite down with a full kitchen, laundry room, and 3/4 bath.Detached shop/garage, barn, shed and chicken coop. Lovely original wood flooring, built-ins and hardware.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sharon Theeuwen
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 17979 Best Rd
Date
Event
Price
Jul 6, 2018
Sold (MLS) (Sold)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1219657
$690,000
$142/sq ft
May 30, 2018
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1219657
—
May 15, 2018
Contingent
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1219657
—
Jan 2, 2018
Relisted (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1219657
—
Jan 1, 2018
Delisted (Expired)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1219657
—
Nov 16, 2017
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1219657
$749,000
$154/sq ft
Feb 22, 2001
Sold
Public Records
$350,000
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,638 (−2.0%)
$535,800 + $665,400
$1,201,200
2025
$12,894 (−0.7%)
$535,800 + $665,400
$1,201,200
2024
$12,981 (+12.6%)
$535,800 + $665,400
$1,201,200
2023
$11,525 (+11.6%)
$506,900 + $705,800
$1,212,700
2022
$10,328 (−3.5%)
$384,900 + $659,400
$1,044,300
2021
$10,699 (−3.8%)
$251,500 + $550,700
$802,200
2020
$11,121 (+25.2%)
$221,000 + $529,000
$750,000
2019
$8,882
$235,500 + $514,400
$749,900
2018
$8,874 (+3.4%)
$172,600 + $376,800
$549,400
2017
$8,580 (−6.1%)
$164,400 + $381,000
$545,400
2016
$9,138 (+10.9%)
$164,400 + $381,000
$545,400
2015
$8,241 (+5.4%)
$175,300 + $343,000
$518,300
2014
$7,822 (−2.3%)
$175,300 + $343,000
$518,300
2013
$8,006 (+3.3%)
$175,300 + $343,000
$518,300
2012
$7,752 (+26.3%)
$175,300 + $347,700
$523,000
2011
$6,136 (+2.8%)
$175,300 + $368,000
$543,300
2010
$5,970 (+4.8%)
$204,900 + $297,800
$502,700
2009
$5,698
$204,900 + $297,800
$502,700
Tax history for 17979 Best Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,638 (−2.0%)
$535,800 + $665,400
$1,201,200
2025
$12,894 (−0.7%)
$535,800 + $665,400
$1,201,200
2024
$12,981 (+12.6%)
$535,800 + $665,400
$1,201,200
2023
$11,525 (+11.6%)
$506,900 + $705,800
$1,212,700
2022
$10,328 (−3.5%)
$384,900 + $659,400
$1,044,300
2021
$10,699 (−3.8%)
$251,500 + $550,700
$802,200
2020
$11,121 (+25.2%)
$221,000 + $529,000
$750,000
2019
$8,882
$235,500 + $514,400
$749,900
2018
$8,874 (+3.4%)
$172,600 + $376,800
$549,400
2017
$8,580 (−6.1%)
$164,400 + $381,000
$545,400
2016
$9,138 (+10.9%)
$164,400 + $381,000
$545,400
2015
$8,241 (+5.4%)
$175,300 + $343,000
$518,300
2014
$7,822 (−2.3%)
$175,300 + $343,000
$518,300
2013
$8,006 (+3.3%)
$175,300 + $343,000
$518,300
2012
$7,752 (+26.3%)
$175,300 + $347,700
$523,000
2011
$6,136 (+2.8%)
$175,300 + $368,000
$543,300
2010
$5,970 (+4.8%)
$204,900 + $297,800
$502,700
2009
$5,698
$204,900 + $297,800
$502,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.07 Acres
Year renovated
1997
Sq. Ft.
5,175
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Skagit County
APN
P117268
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 6
Parking Features: RV Parking
Garage Spaces: 6
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Beds Upper: 5
Bedrooms Possible: 5
Bathroom Information
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Main): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Upper): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Lower): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Lower
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Upper
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Main
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Lower
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Den/Office
Room Level: Main
Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Level: Upper
Room 15 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower
Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight, Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas
# of Fireplaces Main: 1
# of Fireplaces Lower: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Dining Room, French Doors, Walk-in Closet(s), Fireplace, Water Heater