Welcome to this Whidbey Island Beachfront Retreat! This mid-century beach house is full of character and original charm, offering 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1,937 square feet spread comfortably across two stories, a convenient footprint that lives easy and welcomes gatherings and is perfect for entertaining. Generous windows frame incredible views: Useless Bay, the Olympic Mountains, partial Mt. Rainier, the Seattle skyline, and the big ships passing by. Every room invites you to slow down and take it in. Head outside where this property truly shines. A true stretch of waterfront, framed by driftwood and sea grass, captures everything that makes this part of Whidbey Island so beloved. Watch eagles ride the thermals over Useless Bay, build a beach fire as the sun drops behind the Olympics, or simply sit with your coffee and watch the tide roll in. Sunlight Beach Road is one of South Whidbey's quiet, established beach communities, just minutes from the Clinton ferry and close to Langley's shops and restaurants. You'll be surrounded by the kind of neighbors who've been coming here for generations. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a weekend retreat, or an investment in island living, this home offers something that's hard to find: a walk-out waterfront at a scale that feels like home.
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Listed by: KW Greater Seattle • Matthew Warmack
$1,795,900
2556 Sunlight Beach Road, Clinton, WA 98236
3beds
1,938sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$10,270/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
10,001 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$927/sqft
$39/mo HOA
What's special
Mid-century beach houseTrue stretch of waterfront
- 5 days |
- 705 |
- 40 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Matthew Warmack,
KW Greater Seattle,
Amy Dahlin,
KW Greater Seattle
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2562566
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Baseboard, Forced Air, Electric, Propane
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Carpet
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,938
- Total interior livable area: 1,938 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dining Room, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Mountain(s), Sound
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Sound
- Waterfront features: No Bank, Saltwater, Sound
- Frontage length: Waterfront Ft: 50
Lot
- Size: 10,001 Square Feet
- Features: Dead End Street, Cable TV, Deck, Propane
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: S822000000130
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: Propane Tank - Amerigas
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern,1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
Condition
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: N/A - Septic
- Water: Community, Private, Shared Well, Company: https://www.sv-slb.com
- Utilities for property: Whidbey Telecom, Whidbey Telecom
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sunlight Shores
HOA
- Services included: Water
- HOA fee: $116 quarterly
- HOA phone: 360-678-5336
Location
- Region: Clinton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $927/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,680,577
- Annual tax amount: $14,618
- Date on market: 8/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Leased Equipment, Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,795,900+15.9%$927/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2562566 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2007 | Sold | $1,550,000+96.2%$800/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2003 | Sold | $790,000$408/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #23085884 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,950 +5.4% | $1,680,577 -4.5% |
| 2023 | $12,290 +1.5% | $1,759,711 +5.5% |
| 2022 | $12,112 -10.6% | $1,668,289 +10.6% |
| 2021 | $13,552 -5.9% | $1,508,361 +7.6% |
| 2020 | $14,403 +67.7% | $1,402,195 +4.8% |
| 2019 | $8,590 -30.4% | $1,338,298 +17.5% |
| 2018 | $12,339 +29.2% | $1,138,876 +2.6% |
| 2017 | $9,550 -13.3% | $1,109,984 +17.8% |
| 2016 | $11,009 +43.2% | $942,295 -0.2% |
| 2015 | $7,686 | $944,606 -3.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $981,463 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | $1,524,256 +1.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,507,366 +32.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,135,201 -0.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,137,349 +49.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $762,024 +48.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $512,306 +28.6% |
| 2000 | $4,041 | $398,314 |
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Neighborhood: 98236
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10South Whidbey ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 3.4 mi
- 7/10South Whidbey Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 9/10South Whidbey High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
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