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  • Listed by: Windermere Whidbey Island • Mary Bryson
    $1,599,000

    453 Race Road, Coupeville, WA 98239

    2beds
    2,715sqft
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    $9,109/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1950
    0.99 Acres Lot
    $1,532,000 Zestimate®
    $589/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Efficient mini-split heat pumpsFlexible floor plan
    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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    Mary Bryson,

    Windermere Whidbey Island

    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2542344MLS Logo

      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

      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: $1,231,119
      • Annual tax amount: $9,078
      • Date on market: 4/29/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 104 days
      • 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

        $1,532,000

        $1.46M - $1.61M

        $2,881/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/18/2026Listed for sale$1,599,000+97.4%$589/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2542344 Report a problem
        5/25/2006Sold$810,000$298/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #26038660 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 98239

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        36 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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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