579 SE Ely Street, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Listed by Craig McKenzie, Better Homes&Gardens McKenzie
$795,000
$279 per sq ft
579 SE Ely Street, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Oak Harbor, WA, 98277
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 1
- Sq ft
- 2,846
- Built
- 1940
- Parking
- Driveway, Detached Garage, RV Parking
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- 4
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 2,846
- Square feet
- $279
- Per sq ft
- Single Family Residence
- Type
- 1940
- Year built
- 42,689 sq ft
- Lot
- 29
- Days on market
About this property
Welcome to this iconic Whidbey Island Colonial, inspired by the “Town of Tomorrow” as Demonstration Home No. 15 at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. After 86 years in the same family, this remarkable property has been lovingly preserved while thoughtfully expanded to reflect generations of passion for gardening, tulips, raising prize-winning Hackney horses, and cultivating abundant fruit trees. The grounds and home tell an evolving story of creativity and enduring charm, featuring mature apple, pear, and plum trees on the main property, along with a full apple orchard beside the iconic barn on the neighboring acre. Current owner Neal Noorlag Jr. further elevated the estate with the addition of “The Music Conservatory,” a stunning space designed and built in 2010. Inspired by a love of architecture, music, reading, and the arts, this unique masterpiece brings a sense of elegance and inspiration that must be experienced in person. Set on a rare in-town acre, with the neighboring acre and its equally iconic barn also available. Offered for the first time ever, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a piece of history.
Location & commute
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Property details
Listing details
- Listing number
- #2552313
- Listed
- July 9, 2026
- Days on market
- 29
- Price per sq ft
- $279
Unit & building
- Unit levels
- One and One Half
Parking
- Parking
- DrivewayDetached GarageRV Parking
- Covered spaces
- 2
- Total spaces
- 2
Views
- View
- See Remarks
Construction
- Year built
- 1940
- Style
- 17 - 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
- Structure
- House
- Roof
- Composition
Heating & cooling
- Heating
- Forced AirRadiant
- Cooling
- None
- Energy source
- ElectricNatural GasWood
Interior features
- Features
- Dining RoomFireplaceFrench DoorsSkylight(s)Solarium/AtriumVaulted Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s)Water Heater
- Fireplaces
- 2
- Fireplace type
- Wood Burning
Flooring
- Flooring
- Ceramic TileConcreteHardwoodVinylCarpet
Appliances
- Appliances
- DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorStove(s)/Range(s)Washer
Community & building features
- Bus line nearby
- Yes
Lot
- Lot features
- Paved
- Lot size
- 42,689 sq ft
Terms
- Terms offered
- CashConventionalFHAUSDA LoanVA Loan
Utilities
- Water
- City of Oak Harbor
- Sewer
- City of Oak Harbor
- Power
- PSE
Schools
- District
- Oak Harbor
- Elementary
- Buyer To Verify
- Middle
- Buyer To Verify
- High
- Buyer To Verify
Listing history
Listed
$795,000
July 9, 2026
Derived from current MLS listing fields. Full multi-cycle status history is on the roadmap.
Payment estimate
An estimate to help you plan, not a loan offer or financial advice.
Est. monthly
$4,630
- Principal & interest
- $4,020
- Property tax (est.)
- $610
Assumes $159,000 down (20%), a $636,000 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 August 8, 2026 at 9:15 AM 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.