Embrace the Whidbey Island beach lifestyle in this charming 3-bed/2.25-bath cottage on coveted Useless Bay, offering 50± ft of pristine no-bank waterfront. Inside, a wall of windows in the main living areas showcases breathtaking water views, filling the space with natural light. The updated kitchen features inset cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless appliances, seamlessly flowing into the cozy living room with a wood-burning fireplace. Enjoy single-level living in your spacious primary suite with an updated en-suite, two additional bedrooms, and a beautifully updated bath with stylish finishes. Complete with an additional flex room, attached 2-stall garage, shop, and 1/2 bath, this beach home is your perfect coastal retreat.
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Listed by: Windermere RE/South Whidbey
Bought with: Windermere Real Estate Co.
$2,265,000
1888 Shore Avenue, Freeland, WA 98249
3beds
1,559sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
0.3 Acres Lot
$2,252,300 Zestimate®
$1,453/sqft
$2,951 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,252,300
$2.00M - $2.52M
$2,951/mo
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Wood-burning fireplaceBreathtaking water viewsUpdated kitchenFlex roomSingle-level livingSpacious primary suiteWall of windows
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Listed by:
Daniel Fouts,
Windermere RE/South Whidbey
Bought with:
Gunnar M. Hadley, 46162
Windermere Real Estate Co.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2340768
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Propane, Wood
Cooling
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Propane, Water Heater Location: Bunkroom Closet
Features
- Bath Off Primary
- Flooring: Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,559
- Total interior livable area: 1,559 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceramic Tile, Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, French Doors, Skylight(s), Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Sound, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Sound
- Waterfront features: Bulkhead, No Bank, Saltwater, Sound
- Frontage length: Waterfront Ft: 50+/-
Lot
- Size: 0.30 Acres
- Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Cable TV, High Speed Internet, Propane, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: R229231473870
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: Propane
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Torch Down
Condition
- Year built: 1942
- Major remodel year: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Community, Company: Bayview Beach Water District
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: CCRs
Location
- Region: Freeland
- Subdivision: Useless Bay
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Cumulative days on market: 329 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2025 | Sold | $2,265,000-3.6%$1,453/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2340768 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2025 | Pending sale | $2,350,000$1,507/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2340768 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,350,000+50.6%$1,507/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2340768 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2019 | Sold | $1,560,000+0.6%$1,001/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1470718 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2019 | Pending sale | $1,550,000$994/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/South Whidbey #1470718 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,550,000+163.6%$994/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/South Whidbey #1470718 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2003 | Sold | $588,000$377/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #22267094 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,026 +9.6% | $1,543,193 -0.3% |
| 2023 | $10,063 -0.8% | $1,547,198 +1.6% |
| 2022 | $10,142 -3.7% | $1,523,112 +13.9% |
| 2021 | $10,527 +2.4% | $1,337,162 +0.5% |
| 2020 | $10,285 +31.5% | $1,330,845 +7.7% |
| 2019 | $7,819 -15.9% | $1,236,090 +19.2% |
| 2018 | $9,303 +9.7% | $1,036,646 -0.1% |
| 2017 | $8,478 +9.5% | $1,037,757 -0.2% |
| 2016 | $7,742 +9.1% | $1,039,979 +16.6% |
| 2015 | $7,099 | $892,201 -7.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $966,280 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | $1,119,920 -3.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,156,633 -0.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,158,722 +28.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $903,630 +49.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $605,788 +5.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $576,630 +13.1% |
| 2000 | $5,174 | $510,023 |
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Neighborhood: 98249
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10South Whidbey ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 5.2 mi
- 7/10South Whidbey Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5 mi
- 9/10South Whidbey High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5 mi
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- Island County
- Freeland
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- 1888 Shore Avenue
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