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JRJeff ReynoldsCompass · Seattle
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497 Chinook Way, Center Island, WA 98261

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Listed by DiAnn Sager, RE/MAX Gateway · Buyer brokerage: Windermere RE Anacortes Prop.

Sold236 days on market

Originally $729,000

Reduced $79,000 · 11%

$650,000

$416 per sq ft

497 Chinook Way, Center Island, WA 98261

Center Island, WA, 98261

Beds
2
Baths
2
Sq ft
1,680
Built
1991
Parking
None
HOA
$750 annually
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2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,680
Square feet
$416
Per sq ft
Single Family Residence
Type
1991
Year built
23,801 sq ft
Lot
236
Days on market

About this property

OWNER FINANCING + TURNKEY BOAT INCLUDED — San Juan Islands Waterfront Skip the ferry line. Skip the wait list. 497 Chinook Way is the rare San Juan Islands waterfront retreat that comes with everything you need to start island life the day you close — including the boat that gets you there. 100 feet of private shoreline. A 40-foot deep-water float. Direct access to the boating lanes threading Anacortes, Lopez, and Friday Harbor on some of the best crabbing, clamming, and salmon water in the Pacific Northwest. Sunsets that ruin you for anywhere else. The main home opens to a wraparound deck with sweeping water views and a layout built for company: open kitchen, dining, and living anchored by a wood stove, plus electric heat. 2 bedrooms, 1.75 baths. The unfinished upper level is yours to claim — primary suite, studio, your call.A separate detached cabin (DADU) tucked in the firs delivers full guest quarters with a 3/4 bath, kitchenette, antique wood stove, and a charming loft. Perfect for visitors, grown kids, or long-term rental income. Included with the home: "The Salty Cowboy" a twin-engine 24' SeaRay rebuilt by Stockton Marine with newer electronics by installed by Tacoma Electric and a Livingston dinghy. Anacortes Tracy's furniture throughout. Center Island runs on its own power, water, and airstrip. Sport courts, marina, beach, and clubhouse for owners. Daily charter, UPS, USPS, FedEx. Owner financing. Claim it before Memorial Day!

Location & commute

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Property details

Listing details

Listing number
#2430660
Listed
September 10, 2025
Days on market
236
Price per sq ft
$416
Original list price
$729,000
Sold price
$650,000
Sold
June 4, 2026

Unit & building

Building
Center Island
Unit levels
Two

Homeowners association

HOA dues
$750 annually

Parking

Parking
None

Views

View
BayOceanSound

Construction

Year built
1991
Style
12 - 2 Story
Structure
House
Roof
Composition

Heating & cooling

Heating
Stove/Free Standing
Cooling
None
Energy source
Electric

Interior features

Features
Ceiling Fan(s)Dbl Pane/Storm WindowDining RoomFireplaceWater Heater
Fireplaces
1
Fireplace type
Wood Burning

Flooring

Flooring
HardwoodLaminateCarpet

Appliances

Appliances
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorStove(s)/Range(s)Washer

Community & building features

Features
Boat LaunchCCRsClub House

Lot

Lot features
Dirt RoadSecluded
Lot size
23,801 sq ft
Waterfront
Yes

Terms

Terms offered
CashConventionalOwner Will Carry

Utilities

Water
Center Island
Sewer
Septic
Power
OPALCO

Schools

District
San Juan Island
Elementary
Friday Harbor Elem
Middle
Friday Harbor Mid
High
Friday Harbor High

Listing history

  1. Listed

    $729,000

    September 10, 2025

  2. Current price

    $650,000

  3. Sold

    $650,000

    June 4, 2026

Derived from current MLS listing fields. Full multi-cycle status history is on the roadmap.

Payment estimate

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Est. monthly

$3,848

Principal & interest
$3,287
Property tax (est.)
$498
HOA dues
$63

Assumes $130,000 down (20%), a $520,000 loan at 6.5% over 30 years. Property tax is an estimated figure, not MLS data (verify with the county assessor). Excludes insurance, PMI, and closing costs. Not a commitment to lend or financial advice.

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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of July 29, 2026 at 4:16 PM PDT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.