Life on the Sound begins here, on the rare no-bank shores of protected Race Lagoon. Thoughtfully designed for today's lifestyle, the home offers two bedrooms plus a spacious flex room ideal for guests, additional sleeping, a home office, media room or creative pursuits. Whether hosting friends for the weekend or creating your own private retreat, the flexible floor plan adapts with ease. The exceptional detached workshop is purpose-built for woodworking yet equally suited for artists, collectors, fitness, boat enthusiasts and countless possibilities. Year-round comfort is enhanced by efficient mini-split heat pumps, while an automatic generator provides added peace of mind in every season. Launch a kayak from your own shoreline, paddle into Saratoga Passage, set a crab pot, cast a line or simply enjoy the ever-changing beauty of this extraordinary setting. Nearly an acre of beautifully sited property offers privacy, abundant wildlife and a rare connection to the water that few properties can match. This highly sought after location offers access to calm waters for kayaking and paddle-boarding, with easy access to Saratoga Passage for crabbing, fishing and exploring Whidbey Island's remarkable coastline. Rarely do protected no-bank waterfront, exceptional creative space and flexible living come together in one remarkable Whidbey Island setting. Life on the Lagoon. Paddle. Crab. Create. Repeat.
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Listed by: Windermere Whidbey Island • Mary Bryson
$1,599,000
453 Race Road, Coupeville, WA 98239
2beds
2,715sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.99 Acres Lot
$1,523,200 Zestimate®
$589/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Efficient mini-split heat pumpsFlexible floor plan
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Mary Bryson,
Windermere Whidbey Island
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2542344
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Ductless, Radiant, Electric, Propane
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Tankless, Water Heater Location: Laundry Rm
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Stone, Travertine, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,715
- Total interior livable area: 2,715 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, French Doors, Skylight(s), Water Heater, Wired for Generator
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Islands, Mountain(s), See Remarks, Sound
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Sound
- Waterfront features: Low Bank, No Bank, Saltwater
- Frontage length: Waterfront Ft: 93
Lot
- Size: 0.99 Acres
- Features: Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gated Entry, High Speed Internet, Moorage, Patio, Propane, Shop
- Topography: Level,Sloped,Terraces
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: R231074593200
- Zoning: R - Rural
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: None, Wired for Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 1/2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete, Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1950
- Major remodel year: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: N/A - Septic
- Water: Individual Well, Company: N/A - Individual Well
- Utilities for property: Xfinity/Comcast, Xfinity/Comcast
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Race Lagoon
Location
- Region: Coupeville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $589/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,272,182
- Annual tax amount: $9,078
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Leased Equipment, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$1,523,200
$1.45M - $1.60M
$3,555/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,599,000+97.4%$589/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2542344 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2006 | Sold | $810,000$298/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #26038660 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,078 +4.4% | $1,272,182 +3.3% |
| 2024 | $8,697 -9.3% | $1,231,119 +1.1% |
| 2023 | $9,592 +21.5% | $1,218,232 +22.3% |
| 2022 | $7,897 -5.4% | $995,723 +8.9% |
| 2021 | $8,345 +24.1% | $914,293 +17.4% |
| 2020 | $6,723 +19.2% | $779,064 +6.5% |
| 2019 | $5,638 -12.3% | $731,203 +16.6% |
| 2018 | $6,428 +8.1% | $627,238 +8.4% |
| 2017 | $5,946 +7.8% | $578,866 -0.6% |
| 2016 | $5,514 -4.5% | $582,144 -0.6% |
| 2015 | $5,772 | $585,424 -9% |
| 2013 | -- | $643,148 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | $793,096 -0.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $797,897 -0.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $798,611 +0.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $791,329 +62.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $485,644 +22.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $396,781 +217.4% |
| 2000 | $1,249 | $125,000 |
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Neighborhood: 98239
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Coupeville Elem
- Middle: Coupeville Mid
- High: Coupeville 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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