SOLD OCT 1, 2026

Listed by Chantelle Hildreth • True North Realty. Bought with Windermere Mercer Island.

Sold on oct 2026

$2,515,000

2

bd

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882

sq ft

557 Old Sentinel Rd, Olga, WA 98279

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About this home

Quintessential, Vintage Waterfront Island Estate Property. Over 800 feet of exceptionally private water frontage with readily accessible pebble cove beach. Secluded & sunny, this spectacular homestead boasts nearly 8 acres, gently sloping towards the expansive shoreline. You'll be met with views from almost all of the property. Vintage 2 bedroom cabin, a second "hideaway" cabin and a substantial shop. Waterfront is low to medium bank plus pebbled and sandy beaches. Old growth orchard. Expansive views across Rosario Straight with views of Lummi, Cypress and Sinclair Islands. The sky is the limit with this exceptional & timeless piece of Orcas Island history. Wonderful site to build. Owned by the same family since 1907. Doe Bay Water. Rock Island Fiber installed in the road!

Single-familyProperty Type

1943Year Built

7.97 acresLot Size

$2,851Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Chantelle Hildreth • True North Realty

Listed by Tom Lavigne • Windermere Real Estate Co.

Bought with Trish Coy • Windermere Mercer Island

Bought with Stella Emerton • Windermere Mercer Island

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2361579

Listing provided courtesy of Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Redfin Estimate

$1,045,297

$1.5M since sold in October 2026$159K since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 79.8% higher than the average sale price ($581K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 7, 2026
$550,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,080 sq ft
2351 N Nugent Rd, Lummi Island, WA 98262
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$327,000
B
2 beds1 bath684 sq ft
60 Eliza Is, Bellingham, WA 98226
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$147,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,248 sq ft
3440 Emma Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$950,000
D
2 beds2 baths2,126 sq ft
3965 Legoe Bay Rd, Lummi Island, WA 98262
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$413,541
E
2 beds2 baths616 sq ft
2127 Tuttle Ln, Lummi Island, WA 98262
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,100,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,683 sq ft
339 Highlands Dr, Eastsound, WA 98245

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Market trends in 98279, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$238K MoM

Avg. days on market

42d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4

0 MoM

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Rental estimate

Est. $1,836 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 557 Old Sentinel Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

Oct 1, 2026

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2361579

$2,515,000

$2,851/sq ft

Aug 9, 2026

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2361579

—

Aug 5, 2026

Relisted (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2361579

—

Jul 27, 2026

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2361579

—

May 30, 2026

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2361579

$2,595,000

$2,942/sq ft

Jun 27, 2025

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2361579

$2,895,000

$3,282/sq ft

Apr 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2361579

$3,200,000

$3,628/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$158 (+6.8%)

$1,002,790 + $267,570

$1,270,360

2025

$148 (+5.4%)

$1,002,790 + $267,570

$1,270,360

2024

$140 (−47.6%)

$1,002,790 + $291,230

$1,294,020

2023

$268 (+105.6%)

$835,660 + $291,230

$1,126,890

2022

$130 (+74.0%)

$836,340 + $247,740

$1,084,080

2021

$75 (−13.1%)

$696,950 + $134,640

$831,590

2020

$86 (+15.0%)

$696,950 + $96,080

$793,030

2019

$75

$659,150 + $72,050

$731,200

2011

$887,220 + $68,480

$955,700

2010

$29

$887,220 + $68,480

$955,700

2009

$29

$887,220 + $68,480

$955,700

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

3

Baths

1

Stories

1

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7.97 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

882

Year built

1943

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Juan County

APN

160112001000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Main: 2

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

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Great Room
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
# of Fireplaces Main: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: See Remarks
Cooling Information: None

Interior Features
Interior Features: Fireplace, Water Heater
Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s)
Flooring: Softwood, Vinyl
Appliances Included: Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Green Roof

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Low Bank, Medium Bank, Ocean Front, Saltwater, Sound
Waterfront Footage: 801

Property Information
Energy Source: Electric,Propane,Wood
Sq. Ft. Finished: 882
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Fixer
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Pasture, Wooded

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: County Assessor
Site Features: Barn,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Outbuildings,Propane,Shop
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Dead End Street, Dirt Road, Open Space, Secluded, Value In Land
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 7.9674
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,367
Tax Year: 2025

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Community
Water Company: Doe Bay Water
Power Company: Orcas Power & Light Cooperative
Sewer: None
Sewer Company: Septic Not Permitted - Status Unknown
Water Heater Location: Cabin mud room
Water Heater Type: Propane

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Orcas Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Orcas Isl Mid
High School: Orcas Isl High
High School District: Orcas Island

Location Information
Water Access: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach,Deeded Access,Tideland Rights
Directions: Orcas Road to Olga Rd. Olga Rd to Point Lawrence Rd. Drive past Doe Bay resort to Bond Mill Rd, turn right. Right on Old Sentinel Rd. Located at the end of Old Sentinel Rd, 557 Old Sentinel Rd.
Topography: Level,Partial Slope

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 882
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7.97 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: —
County: San Juan County
APN: 160112001000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Buyer Brokerage Compensation: 2.5
Buyer Brokerage Compensation Type: %
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025

Green Information
Direction Faces: East
Power Production Type: Electric, Propane, Wood

Home Information
Living Area: 882
Calculated Square Footage: 882
MLS Square Footage Source: San Juan County Assessor
Building Area Total: 882
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Security Features: Partially Fenced
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

Orcas Island Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 7.3mi

7/10

Orcas Island Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.3mi

9/10

Orcas Island High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.3mi

9/10

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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 78° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

5/10 Air Factor

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

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Historical weather

Olga, WA • 98279

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Sun exposure

92/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Estimated sale price

$994,000 – $1.20M

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Home values near 557 Old Sentinel Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
617 Old Sentinel Road, Olga, WA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2706 Sq. Ft.	$2,197,333
559 Old Sentinel Road, Olga, WA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1504 Sq. Ft.	$1,382,437

Address	Redfin Estimate
779 Old Sentinel Road, Olga, WA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2040 Sq. Ft.	$2,365,268
525 Peapod Lane, Olga, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 880 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
707 Old Sentinel Road, Olga, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1694 Sq. Ft.	$2,161,654
358 Peapod Lane, Olga, WA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 797 Sq. Ft.	$436,543

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