Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/10/2025
Listed
$895,000
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Property Description
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
Full Property Details for 538 Adams St
General
- Price: $895,000
- Taxes: $3,636
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RWMLS
- MLS ID: 204571204
- Updated: 12/10/2025
- Added to Site: 39 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, High Speed Internet, Skylight(s), Slate Flooring, Tile Floor, Washer/Dryer
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Main - Full Baths: 4
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Upper
- Bedroom 2: Main
- Bedroom 3: Main
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Main
- Kitchen: Main
- Dining Room: Main
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck, Outbuilding, Patio
Parking
- Parking Features: Off Street
Location
- County: Jefferson
- Driving Directions: Right on Lawrence St, to R on Adams St
School Information
- Elementary School: Other
- Middle School: Blue Heron
- High School: Other
Community
- Community Name: 99 - Out of Area/Inside Washington State
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Wall Furnace, Wood Stove
- Heating Fuel: Electricity
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
Structural Information
- Property Detached: Yes
- Architectural Style: 2 Story, Victorian
- Roof: Composition
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 2,712
- Year Built: 1991
- Property Condition: Resale
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,098
- Lot Size: 5, 000 to 6, 999 SqFt
- Frontage: Paved
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $3,636
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: See Attached
- Disclosures/Reports: Disclosure
- Property ID: 989710305
Listed by Vantage Point Brokers LLC (360) 543-7300, James Glavin (253) 576-4021
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Schools
Schools serving 538 Adams St
School District:Port Townsend School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Salish Coast Elementary 1637 Grant Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 | PK-5 | 1.6 mi |
Blue Heron Middle School 3939 San Juan Avenue, Port Townsend, WA 98368 | 6-8 | 1.3 mi |
Port Townsend High School 1500 Van Ness Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 | 9-12 | 0.5 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
Tax History
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
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$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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538 Adams St, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (MLS# 204571204) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 538 Adams St is currently listed for $895,000 and was received on December 10, 2025. Want to learn more about 538 Adams St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Port Townsend? You can browse all Port Townsend real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.