Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/18/2026
Listed
$1,350,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Sweeping Views, Serene Privacy & Endless Potential on Orcas Island! Perched in the Highlands with a stunning bird's-eye perspective of Orcas Island and beyond, this inviting 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and island adventure. Tucked away at the end of the road, the property feels wonderfully secluded while remaining just minutes from Moran State Park and Eastsound Village. Custom-built by a respected local craftsman, the home has been thoughtfully maintained and features a newer roof, fresh paint, and updated heating and septic systems. Take in year-round sunsets, distant views stretching toward Canada, and ever-changing vistas of some of Orcas Island's most iconic landmarks. And then there's the potential: more than 1,200 square feet of unfinished space awaits your vision. Create additional living areas, an art studio, guest quarters, a workshop, or a remote work office. This home is connected to Rock Island Fiber internet to meet your work and entertainment needs. Whether you're seeking a peaceful full-time residence, a weekend escape, or a home with room to make your own, this special Orcas Island property offers a rare combination of privacy, panoramic views, and possibilities.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 237 Switchback Rd
General
- Price: $1,350,000
- HOA FEE: $53/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Quarterly
- Taxes: $5,531 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2581828
- Updated: 9/21/2026
- Added to Site: 22 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Loft, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 3/4 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Main: 2
Additional Information
- Amenities: Deck, High Speed Internet
Parking
- Parking Features: Driveway
Location
- Area: 901 - Orcas, Obstruction & Crane Island
- County: San Juan
- Subdivision: Eastsound
- Building Name: Rosario Highlands
- Driving Directions: From Eastsound follow Olga Road. Turn left onto Lindsay Way. Continue briefly on Lindsay Way, then transition slight right onto Switchback Road. 237 Switchback is on your left.
- Direction Faces: Northwest
School Information
- High School District: Orcas Island
- Elementary School: Orcas Elem
- Middle School: Orcas Isl Mid
- High School: Orcas Isl High
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Fees Include: Common Area Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Heat Pump, Wall Furnace
- Water Heater: electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Community
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Structure Type: House
- Builder: Beemer & Minnis
- Exterior Const.: Wood
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Partially Finished
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
- Entry Location: Main
- Square Feet: 2,360
- Finished Total: 1,240 Sq. Ft.
- Unfinished Total: 1,120 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1985
- Property Condition: Good
Lot Features
- Property View: Bay, Islands, Mountains, Ocean, Sea, Sound, Strait, Territorial
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.2391
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 53,975
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Topography: Level, Steep Slope
- Lot Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded, Value In Land
- Trees/Vegetation: Wooded
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $160
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Quarterly
- Tax Amount: $5,531
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Leased Equipment, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Property ID: 173023004000
- Lot Number: 2
Listed by Mandy Randolph | Orcas Island Realty | (360) 376-2145 and Raelene M Casaday | Orcas Island Realty | (360) 376-2145
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Schools
Schools serving 237 Switchback Rd
School District:Orcas Island School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Orcas Island Elementary School 611 School Road, Eastsound, WA 98245 | K-6 | 2.4 mi |
Orcas Island Middle School 715 School Road, Eastsound, WA 98245 | 7-8 | 2.4 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 237 Switchback Rd
Tax History
Tax History for 237 Switchback Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,020
11%
$827,980
-3%
2024
$4,529
17%
$849,560
55%
2021
$3,880
-13%
$549,080
-26%
2023
$4,482
16%
$740,550
50%
2021
$3,880
-3%
$494,160
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2020
$3,980
17%
$494,160
18%
2019
$3,404
12%
$418,270
11%
2018
$3,036
23%
$375,660
12%
2017
$2,459
2%
$334,300
-2%
2016
$2,417
-9%
$340,620
-8%
2015
$2,668
2%
$370,450
—
2014
$2,606
—
$370,450
—
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237 Switchback Road, Orcas Island, WA 98245 (MLS# 2581828) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 237 Switchback Road is currently listed for $1,350,000 and was received on September 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 237 Switchback Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Orcas Island? You can browse all Orcas Island real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.