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$895,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Partial Baths
  • 2,890 Sq. Ft.

Listed by James Glavin | Vantage Point Brokers, LLC | (360) 543-7500

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Welcome home to an abode built to last like a ship by the captain himself Captain Sewell. This Victorian is intergenerational. Bring your friends to this lovely home that you need to see for yourself that features a mother in law cottage you have been dreaming of. Clean air, water filtration system, a perfect environment for the hypo allergenic with an energy that is pure. In the heart of Port Townsend, walking distance to everything in town! LOCATION! Home has 4bed while the cottage has 3 different living spaces and the potential to be a gold mine/rental that has lovely tenants within. No active knob and tube, No lead pipes, New electrical panel, SOLID. Fruit trees, plums, and more! Come see this hidden gem before it is gone!

Full Property Details for 538 Adams St

General

  • Price: $895,000
  • Taxes: $3,636 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: NWMLS
  • MLS ID: 2455317
  • Updated: 12/1/2025
  • Added to Site: 64 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Second Kitchen, Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, Fireplace, Loft, Sauna, Skylight(s), Water Heater
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Slate, Softwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • 3/4 Bathrooms: 4
  • Main Floor Baths: 4
  • Main - 3/4 Baths: 4

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Upper: 1
  • Bedrooms Main: 3

Additional Information

  • Amenities: Deck, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, Propane
  • Security/Safety: Partially Fenced

Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street

Location

  • Area: 480 - Port Townsend
  • County: Jefferson
  • Subdivision: Uptown
  • Driving Directions: Right on Lawrence St, to R on Adams St

School Information

  • High School District: Port Townsend #50
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle School: Blue Heron Mid
  • High School: Buyer To Verify

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Stove/Free Standing, Wall Unit(s)
  • Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Structure Type: House
  • Exterior Const.: Wood
  • Basement Desc.: None
  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Roof: Composition
  • Square Feet: 2,890
  • Finished Total: 2,890 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1888
  • Property Condition: Good

Lot Features

  • Property View: Bay, Partial, Territorial
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,098
  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Topography: Level
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Paved
  • Trees/Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $3,636
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Terms: Cash Out, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: None
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
  • Property ID: 989710305
  • Lot Number: 658

Listed by James Glavin | Vantage Point Brokers, LLC | (360) 543-7500

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Schools serving 538 Adams St

School District:Port Townsend School District
NameGradesDistance
Salish Coast Elementary
1637 Grant Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
PK-51.6 mi
Blue Heron Middle School
3939 San Juan Avenue, Port Townsend, WA 98368
6-81.3 mi
Port Townsend High School
1500 Van Ness Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
9-120.5 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 538 Adams St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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12/01/2025
Price Reduced
$895,000
-10.5%
MLS
11/14/2025
Listed
$999,950
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Tax History for 538 Adams St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,636
5%
$767,061
10%
2023
$3,455
6%
$696,222
1%
2023
$3,248
—
$691,222
16%
2023
$3,248
2%
$597,998
24%
2021
$3,169
-17%
$482,265
-10%
2020
$3,825
56%
$538,468
28%
2019
$2,452
-7%
$421,804
3%
2018
$2,629
-36%
$410,918
2%
2017
$4,091
17%
$402,102
12%
2016
$3,502
5%
$358,064
5%
2015
$3,347
2%
$339,482
5%
2014
$3,286
—
$323,316
—
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