Built by a contractor as his personal residence this home is surrounded by more than 2 acres of private peaceful woods & sunlit meadow. The 3-bed/1.75-bath 2,567-sf main home includes two custom lifts--one from the carport to the lower level & another to the upper living area for easy access between levels & a hot tub. A 1,000-sf guest house sits above the garage & offers one bedroom & 3/4 bath, making it ideal for guests, extended living or a rental. The 2-car garage has an additional 3/4-bath, a bonus room & laundry facilities for the building. Additional property highlights include a finished & heated 840-sf two-room shop 240-amp service & a garage door, plus an RV carport w/septic hook-up. A second unfinished shop/basement sits beneath the main home w/ample storage. Two generators--one dedicated to the main house & one to the guest house, ensure reliable power. Enjoy a beautiful fenced & irrigated garden space & circular driveway. Landscaping is irrigated.
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Listed by: Windermere RE San Juan Islands • Samantha Bryner • 360-378-8184
Price cut: $50K (10/19)
$900,000
279 KANAKA BAY Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
5beds
4,095sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
2.11 Acres Lot
$885,300 Zestimate®
$220/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Circular drivewayLandscaping is irrigated
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Listed by:
Samantha Bryner 360-378-8184 samantha@windermere.com,
Windermere RE San Juan Islands
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2565212
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Garage
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Second
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Garage
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Garage
Other
- Level: Garage
Other
- Level: Garage
Entry hall
- Level: Second
Family room
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Second
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Second
Living room
- Level: Second
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Stove/Free Standing, Electric, Oil, Wood
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: 2 Electric, Water Heater Location: B & M
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Daylight,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,071
- Total interior livable area: 4,095 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Detached Carport, Driveway, Detached Garage, RV Parking
- Has garage: Yes
- Has carport: Yes
- Covered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Upper (2nd Floor)
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Elevator, Hot Tub/Spa, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wired for Generator
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Indoor
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 2.11 Acres
- Features: Dead End Street, Drought Resistant Landscape, Deck, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Hot Tub/Spa, Irrigation, Outbuildings, RV Parking, Shop
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope,Terraces
- Residential vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: ADU Beds: 1, ADU Baths: 2
- Parcel number: 352944003
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Wired for Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete, Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Average
- Year built: 1996
Details
- Builder name: Ray Broten
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: OPALCO
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Water Catchment System
- Utilities for property: Direct, Centurylink
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: CCRs
- Subdivision: San Juan Island
HOA
- Services included: Road Maintenance
Location
- Region: Friday Harbor
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $220/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,336,560
- Annual tax amount: $9,007
- Date on market: 8/14/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Road surface type: Dirt
Estimated market value
$885,300
$841,000 - $930,000
$6,289/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2026 | Price change | $900,000-5.3%$220/sqft |
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| 9/29/2026 | Price change | $950,000-9.5%$232/sqft |
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| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000+134.9%$256/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2565212 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2004 | Sold | $447,000+7.7%$109/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #24111492 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2001 | Sold | $415,000$101/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #20131830 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,007 +8.6% | $1,336,560 +4.5% |
| 2024 | $8,297 +11.1% | $1,279,440 -2.1% |
| 2023 | $7,465 +6.4% | $1,307,320 +16.2% |
| 2022 | $7,018 | $1,125,210 |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | -- | -- |
| 2019 | -- | $719,880 +13% |
| 2018 | $4,625 | $637,040 +12.4% |
| 2017 | $4,625 +19.8% | $566,870 +18.3% |
| 2016 | $3,859 | $479,080 -0.1% |
| 2015 | $3,859 | $479,680 -7.2% |
| 2014 | $3,859 | $516,890 -11.9% |
| 2012 | $3,859 | $586,680 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $678,630 |
| 2007 | -- | $678,630 +65% |
| 2004 | -- | $411,290 |
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Neighborhood: 98250
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Friday Harbor Elem
- Middle: Friday Harbor Mid
- High: Friday Harbor 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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