Listed by Bryan Diehl • Coldwell Banker Best Homes. Bought with Orvis & Orvis Real Estate LLC.
Off market apr 2021 for $861K
$937,227
2
bd
•
1.5 ba
•
1,092
sq ft
3491 Paradise Bay Rd, Port Ludlow, WA 98365
About this home
Hood Canal Beach Front Hide-Away. This charming 1960’s beach house provides easy private access for your saltwater and beachfront lifestyle. Just North of the Hood Canal bridge and South of the Port Ludlow Resort this property gives you easy access to all the Olympic Peninsula has to offer. This timeless classic storybook home features a beachfront deck that runs the length of the structure giving you easy access to outdoor entertaining and peaceful enjoyment. Custom railings on deck, staircase and beach access are as impressive looking as they are safe. New appliances, flooring, cabinetry, electrical, plumbing, paint, heating and cooling... the list goes on! Turn-key and ready to go for your enjoyment or for investment. This is it!
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$858Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Bryan Diehl• Coldwell Banker Best Homes
Bought with Mary Orvis• Orvis & Orvis Real Estate LLC
Cottage by the sea. This charming 1960’s cottage provides easy private beach access for all your water activities. Just North of the Hood Canal bridge and South of the Port Ludlow Resort this property can be the centerpiece to all the Olympic Peninsula has to offer. This 2 bedroom 2 bath home is currently under management with VACASA Vacation Rentals this areas premier lodging company. Current performance shows an excellent investment return. Please allow plenty of lead time for appointments.
Feb 14, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Sold)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1506665
$459,500
$421/sq ft
Jan 13, 2020
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1506665
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Jan 2, 2020
Pending (Pending Inspection)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1506665
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Dec 21, 2019
Relisted (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1506665
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Dec 13, 2019
Pending (Pending Inspection)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1506665
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Oct 25, 2019
Price Changed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1506665
$485,000
$444/sq ft
Aug 22, 2019
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1506665
$500,000
$458/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,437 (−2.6%)
$378,000 + $446,078
$824,078
2025
$6,611 (+7.0%)
$378,000 + $446,078
$824,078
2024
$6,176 (+3.3%)
$355,000 + $425,801
$780,801
2023
$5,981 (+12.1%)
$350,000 + $425,801
$775,801
2022
$5,335 (+52.1%)
$258,000 + $323,964
$581,964
2021
$3,509 (+7.1%)
$198,000 + $159,718
$357,718
2020
$3,277 (+5.3%)
$181,500 + $141,289
$322,789
2019
$3,111 (−5.0%)
$173,250 + $135,146
$308,396
2018
$3,275 (+2.5%)
$165,000 + $122,860
$287,860
2017
$3,194 (+17.8%)
$165,000 + $122,860
$287,860
2015
$2,711 (−9.8%)
$160,000 + $85,202
$245,202
2014
$3,004
$185,000 + $85,202
$270,202
Tax history for 3491 Paradise Bay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,437 (−2.6%)
$378,000 + $446,078
$824,078
2025
$6,611 (+7.0%)
$378,000 + $446,078
$824,078
2024
$6,176 (+3.3%)
$355,000 + $425,801
$780,801
2023
$5,981 (+12.1%)
$350,000 + $425,801
$775,801
2022
$5,335 (+52.1%)
$258,000 + $323,964
$581,964
2021
$3,509 (+7.1%)
$198,000 + $159,718
$357,718
2020
$3,277 (+5.3%)
$181,500 + $141,289
$322,789
2019
$3,111 (−5.0%)
$173,250 + $135,146
$308,396
2018
$3,275 (+2.5%)
$165,000 + $122,860
$287,860
2017
$3,194 (+17.8%)
$165,000 + $122,860
$287,860
2015
$2,711 (−9.8%)
$160,000 + $85,202
$245,202
2014
$3,004
$185,000 + $85,202
$270,202
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
1976
Sq. Ft.
1,092
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
984000101
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: RV Parking, Driveway, Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Beds Upper: 1
# of Bedrooms Main: 1
Bedrooms Possible: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Upper): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Main): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Upper
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Basement Information
Basement Features: Partially Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
# of Fireplaces Main: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ductless HP-Mini Split, Wall to Wall Carpet, Fireplace
Waterfront Features: Bank-Medium, Canal Access, Saltwater, Tideland Rights
Waterfront Footage: 160
Property Information
Energy Source: Electric
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,092
Style Code: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Good
Has View
Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Public Records
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,RV Parking
Lot Features: Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.43
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,509
Tax Year: 2021
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Community
Water Company: Jefferson County Water District #1
Power Company: Jefferson County PUD #1
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Septic System, Electric, Common Area Maintenance
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished
HOA Information
Association Fee: $5
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
School Information
Elementary School: Chimacum Creek Prima
Middle Or Junior High School: Chimacum Mid
High School: Chimacum High
High School District: Chimacum #49
Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Bus Route Number: 7
Directions: Take the first right off the Hood Canal Bridge (if you're coming from the east -- last left before the bridge if you're coming from the west...) at Paradise Bay Road and follow it to sign at #3491.
Topography: Sloped,Terraces
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Community Features: Boat Launch, CCRs, Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach
Common Interest: Residential
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,092
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Jefferson County
APN: 984000101
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
Offers Review Date: Monday, March 15, 2021
On Market Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Green Information
Direction Faces: East
Power Production Type: Electric
Home Information
Living Area: 1,092
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1092
MLS Square Footage Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 1092
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Year Built Effective: 1976
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Chimacum Elementary School
Public 2-6 • Assigned • 9.6mi
5/10
Chimacum High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 9.6mi
5/10
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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
7 days above 84° expected this year, 15 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$891,000 – $1.08M
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