Charming Craftsman-style 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 1,565 sq ft Alder Cottage located in Eastsound Village on Orcas Island. This well- appointed home was upgraded 2022/2023 with EV charger, paint inside and outside, fenced garden with drip irrigation and patio area. The home boasts views to the south of Fishing Bay from the covered front deck, garden and living room. The property is a popular Vacation Rental with current/active/compliant Provisional Use Permit $#PPROVO-17-0067, managed by a local company. Inside, enjoy custom built-ins, bamboo floors, granite counters, gourmet kitchen appliances, propane fireplace with custom built-ins, fiber optic internet, attached garage, designated parking space and guest spaces. Main level is a light filled open floor plan with kitchen, dining and living room. Upper level designed with spacious main bedroom with double closet, full bath with soaking tub and guest bedroom. Lower level finished with guest bed/bath and laundry in garage. A nearby trail leads to shops, dining, theaters, schools, local athletic club and public waterfront park that offers grass picnic area, beach and kayak access. Ideal for full-time living or as a second home, with HOA-maintained ease of ownership. Turnkey with furnishings included.
Active
Listed by: TWilliams Realty • Teri Williams
$1,078,000
44 Bright Water Lane, Orcas Island, WA 98245
3beds
1,565sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2007
6,577 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$689/sqft
$154/mo HOA
What's special
Patio areaGourmet kitchen appliancesGuest bedroomAttached garageBamboo floorsCovered front deckGranite counters
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Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2577148
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Wall Furnace, Electric, Propane
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: electric, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Flooring: Bamboo/Cork, Carpet
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: See Remarks, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,565
- Total interior livable area: 1,565 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Patio & porch: Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Mountain(s), Ocean, Partial, Sound
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Ocean,Sound
Lot
- Size: 6,577 Square Feet
- Features: Dead End Street, Deck, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Irrigation, Patio
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope,Terraces
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 271463006
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,Tri-Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 2007
- Major remodel year: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: OPALCO
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Eastsound Sewer
- Water: Community, Company: Eastsound Water
- Utilities for property: Rock Island
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: CCRs, Trail(s)
- Subdivision: Eastsound
HOA
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Water
- HOA fee: $461 quarterly
- HOA phone: 310-210-2654
Location
- Region: Eastsound
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $689/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $903,630
- Annual tax amount: $6,221
- Date on market: 9/6/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,078,000-10.2%$689/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2577148 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2023 | Sold | $1,200,000$767/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2076746 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2023 | Pending sale | $1,200,000$767/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #NWM2076746 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000+128.6%$767/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #NWM2076746 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2017 | Sold | $525,000-4.5%$335/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1162570 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2017 | Pending sale | $550,000$351/sqft |
Source: Orcas Island Realty LLC #1162570 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2017 | Listed for sale | $550,000+45.9%$351/sqft |
Source: Orcas Island Realty LLC #1162570 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2009 | Sold | $377,000$241/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,221 +23.5% | $903,630 +5.7% |
| 2024 | $5,038 | $854,860 +1% |
| 2023 | -- | $846,460 +15.1% |
| 2022 | $4,441 | $735,720 |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | -- | -- |
| 2019 | -- | $495,290 +2.5% |
| 2018 | $2,922 | $483,060 +33.2% |
| 2017 | -- | $362,600 +19.7% |
| 2016 | $2,455 | $302,920 -1.6% |
| 2015 | $2,455 | $307,920 -10.6% |
| 2014 | $2,455 | $344,320 +5.5% |
| 2012 | $2,455 | $326,330 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $356,350 |
| 2007 | -- | $356,350 |
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