Set along a coveted west-facing bank, this 1-bedroom, 1.5 bath home with vaulted ceilings captures sweeping views across Upright Channel — from passing ferries to unforgettable sunset skies. The open-concept design invites coastal living, while a winding path leads to the kind of level, sandy beachfront that’s rare to find in the San Juan Islands. Just steps from the tide line rests the true treasure: a 579 sq ft, beach cottage. Launch kayaks, dig for clams at low tide, steam fresh Dungeness crab, or drift off to the rhythm of gentle waves. This hard-to-find setting is a once-in-a-generation opportunity — just minutes from the conveniences of Lopez Village, the Ferry Landing and popular public beaches.
Contingent
Listed by: Windermere RE/Lopez Island • Tim Slattery
$1,450,000
230 Gem Farm Lane, Lopez Island, WA 98261
1beds
1,776sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
2.01 Acres Lot
$1,313,800 Zestimate®
$816/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Level sandy beachfrontOpen-concept designWest-facing bankVaulted ceilings
- 183 days
- 455
- 16
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tim Slattery,
Windermere RE/Lopez Island,
Kelly L. Sublett,
Windermere Real Estate/East
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2490280
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Ductless, Electric, Geothermal, Ground Source, Wood
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric
Features
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Upper Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,776
- Total interior livable area: 1,776 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Has carport: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Islands, Sound, Strait
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Sound,Strait
- Waterfront features: High Bank, Saltwater
- Frontage length: Waterfront Ft: 221
Lot
- Size: 2.01 Acres
- Features: Dead End Street, Deck, Outbuildings, Patio, Shop
- Topography: Partial Slope,Steep Slope
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Pasture
Details
- Parcel number: 251013002000
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Average
- Year built: 1978
- Major remodel year: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: OPALCO
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: Septic
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lopez Island
Location
- Region: Lopez Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $816/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,113,080
- Annual tax amount: $7,263
- Date on market: 3/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 183 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Road surface type: Dirt
Estimated market value
$1,313,800
$1.25M - $1.38M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000$816/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2490280 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,263 +9.2% | $1,113,080 +4.4% |
| 2024 | $6,650 +0.1% | $1,066,140 -4.7% |
| 2023 | $6,644 -3.6% | $1,118,660 +2.7% |
| 2022 | $6,896 | $1,088,780 |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | -- | -- |
| 2019 | -- | $678,960 +15% |
| 2018 | $3,915 | $590,400 +26.1% |
| 2017 | -- | $468,290 -8.9% |
| 2016 | $4,291 | $514,290 -1.6% |
| 2015 | $4,291 | $522,820 -0.9% |
| 2014 | $4,291 | $527,370 -1.1% |
| 2012 | $4,291 | $533,390 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $780,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $780,500 +47.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $529,690 |
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Neighborhood: 98261
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lopez Elem
- Middle: Lopez Mid High
- High: Lopez Mid High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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