Waterfront cabin with 551 feet of shoreline and amazing views across the Salish Sea toward Waldron, Orcas and Mt Baker. Three parcels total, creating a private waterfront holding that preserves the property's natural setting and sense of seclusion. With vaulted timber ceilings, exposed beams, slate floors, and expansive windows bringing natural light into the living spaces, the cabin maintains a strong connection to the waterfront setting. It offers a primary bedroom with lovely views, a bath with indoor/outdoor shower, a kitchen with adjacent dining area, a large secondary bedroom with bunk space, and comfortable nooks designed for reading, relaxation, and taking in the surrounding landscape. A private mooring buoy is included for vessel access. Designed for complete off-grid living, the property is supported by a well-established infrastructure system. Electrical power is supplied by a solar array with battery storage and propane-fueled generator backup. Water is collected through roof catchment systems, stored in multiple tanks, and purified through sediment, carbon, and UV filtration. Propane supports cooking, refrigeration, hot water, and heating, while a wood stove provides supplemental warmth. Additionally includes greenhouses to extend the growing season, along with a wood-fired hot tub positioned to capture sweeping views of the surrounding islands and Cascades. Waterfront properties of this quality and craftsmanship rarely come to market in the outer islands.
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Listed by: Coldwell Banker San Juan Is. • Peter Anna Grisel
$995,000
0 Lot 23-24-25 Nells Way, Johns Island, WA 98250
2beds
1,190sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
1.57 Acres Lot
$921,900 Zestimate®
$836/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Exposed beamsSlate floorsVaulted timber ceilingsPrivate waterfront holdingWaterfront cabin
- 94 days
- 809
- 52
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Peter Anna Grisel,
Coldwell Banker San Juan Is.,
Jane Sawyer,
Coldwell Banker San Juan Is.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2536432
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace, See Remarks, Stove/Free Standing, Propane, Solar (Unspecified), Wood
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Refrigerator(s), Water Heater: Propane Instant, Water Heater Location: Hall Closet
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Slate
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 2, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,190
- Total interior livable area: 1,190 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
- Has spa: Yes
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Islands, Mountain(s), Ocean, Sea, Sound, Strait
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean,Sea,Sound,Strait
- Waterfront features: Medium Bank, Ocean Front, Saltwater, Sea, Sound
- Frontage length: Waterfront Ft: 551
Lot
- Size: 1.57 Acres
- Features: Adjacent to Public Land, Dead End Street, Drought Resistant Landscape, Secluded, Deck, Hot Tub/Spa, Moorage, Outbuildings, Propane
- Topography: Partial Slope,Sloped
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 473651124000
- Zoning: sfr
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin,1 1/2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Solar
- Sewer: None, Company: None, Company: Composting
- Water: Public, See Remarks, Water Catchment System, Company: Water Catchment
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Johns Island
Location
- Region: Friday Harbor
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $836/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $7,113
- Date on market: 6/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 95 days
- Inclusions: Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Road surface type: Dirt
Estimated market value
$921,900
$876,000 - $968,000
$2,316/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $995,000$836/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2536432 Report a problem | ||
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Neighborhood: 98250
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