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$799,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,336 Sq. Ft.

Listed by Duffy King | True North Realty | (360) 376-8000

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Welcome to Orcas Highlands! Near the top of the Highlands, this two-bedroom cottage is sited on a large, westerly-facing lot. It affords a view over East Sound all the way to the Canadian Gulf Islands, and with selective tree pruning could be even more expansive. Why You'll Love This Home: It offers peace and privacy although is just minutes away from the charming village of Eastsound. There's a private driveway with level access from Discovery Way that leads to a large attached garage with a work bench. There's also plenty of additional off-road parking. Outside, the house features a large deck, and metal roof. Inside, there are hardwood floors and a cozy wood-burning stove perfect for chilly island evenings. Though all the main living areas are on one level, as a bonus, below the house with a separate, outside entry, there is a finished room for potential use as a workshop office or storage area. Nature lovers will benefit from being close to Moran State Park, Cascade Lake, and miles of scenic forested hiking trails. Orcas Highlands is one of the few developments on the island that has it all: Paved roads, underground utilities, and fiber optic internet cable embedded in the roads.

Full Property Details for 561 Discovery Way

General

  • Price: $799,000
  • HOA FEE: $55/month
  • HOA FEE FREQ.: Quarterly
  • Taxes: $764 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: NWMLS
  • MLS ID: 2554509
  • Updated: 7/31/2026
  • Added to Site: 42 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Skylight(s), Water Heater
  • Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
  • Appliances: Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 2
  • Main - 3/4 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms Main: 2

Additional Information

  • Amenities: Deck

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage

Location

  • Area: 901 - Orcas, Obstruction & Crane Island
  • County: San Juan
  • Subdivision: Eastsound
  • Building Name: Orcas Highlands
  • Driving Directions: L upon leaving ferry, continue to Eastsound, R on Main St and continue through village, R on Olga Rd, L turn on Lindsay, R on Discovery Wy, continue up hill and property will be on left after Mirada

School Information

  • High School District: Orcas Island
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify

Community

  • Association: Yes
  • Assoc. Fees Include: Road Maintenance

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Baseboard
  • Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Community

Structural Information

  • Structure Type: House
  • Exterior Const.: Wood
  • Roof: Metal
  • Square Feet: 1,336
  • Finished Total: 1,336 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1989

Lot Features

  • Property View: Partial
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.7995
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 34,826
  • Lot Size Source: County
  • Topography: Level, Partial Slope
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk

Financial Considerations

  • Association Fee: $165
  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Quarterly
  • Tax Amount: $764.43
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Terms: Cash

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: None
  • Inclusions: Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s)
  • Property ID: 173051039000
  • Lot Number: 39

Listed by Duffy King | True North Realty | (360) 376-8000

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Schools serving 561 Discovery Way

School District:Orcas Island School District
NameGradesDistance
Orcas Island Elementary School
611 School Road, Eastsound, WA 98245
K-62.5 mi
Orcas Island Middle School
715 School Road, Eastsound, WA 98245
7-82.5 mi
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Price & Sales History for 561 Discovery Way Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
7/31/2026
Price Reduced
$799,000
-5.89%
MLS
7/15/2026
Listed
$849,000
95.17%
MLS
8/29/2015
Sold
$435,000
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Tax History for 561 Discovery Way

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$704
100%
$896,410
-1%
2024
-100%
$907,690
63%
2021
$3,159
160%
$557,170
-21%
2023
$1,215
-62%
$705,800
34%
2021
$3,159
7%
$525,840
-1%
2020
$2,952
86%
$530,960
26%
2019
$1,584
14%
$422,210
14%
2018
$1,392
-43%
$371,830
12%
2017
$2,438
2%
$331,480
-3%
2016
$2,397
-3%
$340,340
-2%
2015
$2,483
6%
$346,710
4%
2014
$2,333
—
$333,310
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