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Fabulous hoMe with 2nd living apt. on 2.5 acres. #300762 $539,000
PostcaRD PeRFect VIeWs from this updated Bon Air home situated on a double lot. Enjoy sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains, Port Townsend and Keystone ferry crossing. #267848 $369,000 Lisa Rogers 360-331-0138
enjoy a sPectaculaR VIeW oF useless bay and walk to beach and Bayview shops, daylight basement, disabled access. #232472 $265,000 http://homeonwhidbey.canbyours.com
countRy lIVInG 5 lovely acres, fenced and cross-fenced. #213977 $299,995
thIs Is a WhIDbey PlayGRounD right next door to Trillium Community Forest with walking and riding trails and even a travel pass to South Whidbey State Park. A forested sanctuary surrounds this gated private 120+ acre community. 5 and 10 acre parcels, paved roads, underground utilities, water available. Property has been surveyed. Located between Freeland and Greenbank. Enjoy the peace and quiet and make your getaway!! Owner financing available. From $99,000
Fabulous buIlDInG lot at Holmes Harbor with partial water view. #242599 $40,000
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Windermere Real Estate/South Whidbey
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Whidbey Island
180 degree view of coastline, ferry and pleasure boats. Sandy beach with abundance of shellfish. Charming singled cabin is waiting for memories to be made. MLS #254741 $249,000
Charming, comfortable and meticulously maintained home with magically landscaped grounds just minutes from Langley’s Sea-side Village. MLS #320484 $419,000
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View Lot in Holmes Harbor. MLS #306657 $34,500View Lot
58±’ No-Bank Waterfront
Great spaces for entertaining! Home features hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, large master suite, Jack and Jill bathrooms for guest bedrooms. MLS #283776 $319,000
Lovely Home
No-Bank Beach Bungalow
Extra-deep, west-facing walk-out beach home. Exceptional wide-angle views of bold snow capped Olympics and world-class sunsets. Charming shingled exterior with functional floor plan. Escape to the perfect getaway. MLS #255831 $749,000
Ultra Modern Waterfront
An exceptional celebration of glass stainless steel & light. Situated in the rain-shadow on 70+- ft of southwest facing no-bank waterfront. MLS #320431 $998,000
Plenty of room for friends and relatives. Master suite on both floors. Community beach access. MLS#287309 $498,000 or with purchase of additional double lot building site. MLS #287302 $559,000
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6 March 2012
John L. Scott Real Estate
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Anacortes
COPPER POND ANACORTES Lots of light, bay windows, decks on both sides, open space buffers, park across street. Kitchen open to family with gas FP, vaulted living, new carpet, master with bay & big closet. Nicely landscaped, 2-car garage. Over 1800 SF. Great condition, in a Great neighborhood. MLS#271379 $274,900
NEw CONSTRuCTiON, ANACORTES Great plan, main level living, open kitchen with granite tops, dramatic vaulted living area with loads of light, gas fireplace, hardwood floors. Dining/den/office room. Big 3 car garage. walking distance to Mt. Erie School. 2600 Sf. MLS# 269393 $393,500
NEw HOME-1ACRE iN BAY ViEw Quality Home, quiet setting on private lane, affordable, Bayview schools, kitchen/family great-room + den-office & dining flex room. Big 2 car garage. Pre-Sale, pick your finishes or customize the plan. Seller/Builder Carries until completion. $439,000
O N E L E V E L 4 B D H O M Eon corner lot! Large living room, spacious kitchen and family room. Conveniently located close to schools and downtown shopping. Newer roof, furnace, windows, paint and insulation. #311279 $230,000
L ACO N N E R WAT E R F R O N T HOME with steps to the beach. Views of Skagit Bay & Islands. 3 BD, 2BA. Open kitchen to dining area. All main level living. 100 feet of waterfront. Large shop/garage located on a double lot. Listed on VRBO with great rental income! #294568 $345,000
REMODELED WATERFRONT CONDO with main floor living. 3 BD 2 BA. Cherry Cabinetry, granite counter tops, wood floors, custom lighting, cherry Murphy bed in guest rm. Ceiling to floor windows to views of Fidalgo Bay, Mt Baker and the Islands beyond. #276191 $415,000
CONDO - DOCk - WATERFRONT one level unit with 2 BD, 1 BA on ground level. 30 ft dock with electric and water just out your front door. New carpet and freshly painted. 1 car garage and storage unit, all Skyline amenities #306561 $219,000
SOuTH ANACORTES 2700 SF, 3 BR, 3 BA, wooded setting, .5 acre, main-level living, wall of windows to the deck and hot tub. updated kitchen, slab granite tops and stainless appliances. Huge den/office plus a family room, tip-top condition! Close to NASwi air base, 10 minutes to Anacortes & i-5. MLS#217734 $359,500
Close To The Water
7March 2012
Alaska USA Mortgage
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Whidbey Island
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Why Use a REALTOR®?All real estate licensees are not the same. Only real estate licensees who are members of the
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. They proudly display the REALTOR “®” logo on the business card or other marketing and sales literature. REALTORS® are
committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly. REALTORS® subscribe to a strict code of ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real estate.
An independent survey reports that 84% of home buyers would use the same REALTOR® again.
A dozen more reasons to use a Realtor®1. They can help you determine your buying power, that is,
your financial reserves plus your borrowing capacity.
2. They have many resources to assist you in your home search.
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4. They can help you negotiate.
5. They provides due diligence during the evaluation of the property.
6. They can help you in understanding different financing options and in identifying qualified lenders.
7. They can guide you through the closing process and make sure everything flows together smoothly.
8. When selling your home, your REALTOR® can give you up-to-date information on what is happening in the marketplace and the price, financing, terms and condition of competing properties.
9. They market your property to other real estate agents and the public. Often, your REALTOR® can recommend repairs or cosmetic work that will significantly enhance the salability of your property.
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12. Your REALTOR® can help close the sale of your home.
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Whidbey Island
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101 NE 9TH • Historic “Griffith’s House” in Coupeville • Elegant dining, hardwood flooring, library & private brick patio • Beautiful views of Mt. Baker & Penn Cove
#295028 $379,000
Amazing Views
161 W. WHIdbEy AvE #29 • 2 BR Whidbey Cottage • Recent upgrades • Community features Club House with full kitchen for large get togethers• Ideal location
#301885 $109,900
1648 SW vANguARd ST• Beautiful custom 3 BR, 2,045 sq ft Craftman Home• Kitchen features: 3 pantries, extended island and upgraded appliances• Easy access to Whidbey Golf & Country Club
#269521 $275,000
New Price!New Listing!
1565 SE 9TH AvE • 3BR Rambler • Remodeled kitchen and hardwood flooring• Sweeping views of Oak Harbor Bay & the marina• Zoned R4
#315115 $219,900
3090 bORgMAN Rd • 3 BD, 2 BA, 3198 sf ft• Built-in bar, french doors, skylights & vaulted ceilings• 282 ft of private no bank waterfront • Coastline & Cascade Mountain Views
#275794 $1,200,000
Historic! Close to Shopping!
Lori A. Ferrario-SoliBrokerCell: 360-969-6118Office: [email protected]
Windermere Real Estate/South Whidbey 5531 Freeland Ave. • Freeland, WA 98249
Toll Free: 888.331.6006Fax: 360.331.7252
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Windermere Real Estate
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Whidbey Island
Useless Bay COndO One-level, 2 BR, 2 BA, new kitchen, LG appliances. Amazing vinyl flooring throughout. Easy living on Whidbey Island.
#277793 $214,500
sTOryBOOk hOme On aCreage Immaculate 1930 Craftsman on 2.91± acres. 3 BR, 1.75 BA, grand fireplace, hardwood floors, French doors, sunroom, pond, vegetable garden, fruit trees and more. Close to ferry.
#154479 $330,000
sTyle and qUaliTy aBOUnd in this 2782± sq. ft. view home. 2 BR, 3 BA, den, open living, dining and kitchen concept allows maximum western view. Quantum sliding doors open to expansive deck allowing indoor/outdoor entertainment. Private deeded beach access. Soli|Terry Architects designed by Todd Soli.
MLS# 314875 $725,000
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FREELAND COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY Close to post office, dental, medical, hardware stores with easy access to the state highway. Four offices fully rented. #294783 $400,000
CONDO VILLAgE AT MAPLE RIDgE for 55+ adult community living. Close to bus lines,
shopping, post office, medical/dental offices. #29276 $175,000
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gREAT INVESTMENT–Amenities include community beach, clubhouse, indoor pool,
tennis courts and CC&Rs. Minutes to the state highway and the ferry. #311591 $130,000
Lot 8 george Dr, Clinton #217269 $8,000663 Tallman Lane, Greenbank 5.0± acres #286616 $64,900674 Tallman Lane, Greenbank 5.0± acres #286622 $74,900Lot B Humphrey Rd, Clinton 0.5± acre #182597 $109,000
“John was very good at communication, letting us know what was happening every step of the way. We have sold property before and never had a real estate agent as communicative as was John. This communication skill is one of the reasons we never had concerns about the process of selling the house and property. We wanted to be part of his team...” GC, Renton, WA
2 BR, 2 BA, 1370 ASF home on 0.26± acres. Community path to the beach is a real bonus. Very nice kitchen, comfortable fireplace, lots of light including a wall of windows to enjoy the view. $275,000 #242409
Very rare find! 250± feet of no-bank Maxwelton Beach waterfront on 2 tax parcels totalling over one acre of land with older, large, one-level home and detached garage. 2,377± sq ft , 4 BR / 2 BA Enjoy a premium location with ample room for
a fantastic waterfront estate. Huge westside views of ships, Olympic Mountains and totally stunning sunsets. Maxwelton beach on Useless Bay is a fabulous sandy beach. This is the type of waterfront you have always dreamed of having. Why wait, excellent value. $1,400,000 #242396
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12 March 2012
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Whidbey Island
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360-331-6006 5531 Freeland Ave.Freeland, WA 98249Windermere Real Estate/South Whidbey
360-221-8898 223 Second St.
Langley, WA 98260Windermere Real Estate/South Whidbey
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Vacant LandLangLey—$38,500 affordable lot in Langley that offers privacy and territorial views. 2 BR alternative septic, water share available. Close to Langley, ferry and amenities. #29140132. Jody LaBissoniere 360-331-6006SCatChet head—$195,000 Spectacular views of Mt Rainier and the Seattle skyline. Build your dream home, kick back and watch the action in Puget Sound’s busy shipping lanes. #29081886 John Joynt 360-221-8898LangLey—$425,000 approximately 16 beautiful forested acres on 2 parcels. Land is unimproved. State access easement of the north 40 ft of both parcels. #203887 Marlane harrington 360-331-6006
SCatChet head $130,0002 BR, 1.75 BA, 2-story home with a good size backyard for summer bbq’s and entertainment. Amenities include community beach access, clubhouse, indoor pool and tennis courts. CCR’s #311591 John Joynt 360-221-8898
LangLey $499,000Mid-century contemporary, 2 BR, 2 BA plus bonus room; big Sound/mtn views;
1± acres; 113± ft of hi-bank waterfront with beach access; room for garden and guest house; 1 mile north of Langley.
#252458 Tom Jensen 360-331-6006
CouPeViLLe $1,350,000This lovely 29± acre Central Whidbey country estate will entice you with a combination of
home, barns, orchard, farmland and forest. Don’t miss this beautiful home. #302885 Linda Casale 360-331-6006
BeVeRLy BeaCh $205,0003 BR, 2 BA manufactured home with 1300± sq ft on 3 lots. Home is on middle lot and one lot has a paid water share. Lots of possibilities for this home and property. Move-in ready. #262183 Steve Strehlau 360-221-8898
uSeLeSS Bay $510,0004 BR, 2.5 BA, custom-built home sited on large landscaped lot overlooking golf course, distant water views and Mt Rainier. Finished daylight basement and expansive deck for entertaining. #309471 Sharley Lewis 360-331-6006
SCatChet head $189,000Definitely not your typical cabin! Lovely remodeled secret getaway features spacious deck,
vaulted ceiling, tankless water heater, great kitchen space, fire pit area & beach access. #301742 Sharon Boyle 360-331-6006
13March 2012
Certified Residential Specialists
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Whidbey & Fidalgo Islands
The Council Of Residential Specialists is an affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCATION OF REALTORS®
The CRS is the highest designation awarded to sales associates in the residential sales field and recognizes their professional accomplishments
in both experience and education.
In Washington State only one in 27 real estate agents is a Certified Residential Specialist. Nationally only about 4% have the CRS designation. CRSs are involved in over 25% of all transactions nationwide.
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Events
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Fidalgo & Whidbey Island
March Events Fidalgo & Whidbey Islands
AnAcortes events: www.anacortes.org
Mar 1 ev vogue runway show & Fundraising Auction
Mar 2 March for Meals spaghetti Feed
Mar 2 First Friday Gallery Art Walk
Mar 3 contra Dance-A traditional American folk dance
Mar 8 chamber Luncheon
Mar 9 Friends of the Forest Hikes
Mar 10 Anacortes Indoor/Winter Market
Mar 10 Leo Kottke concert
Mar 15 Business After Hours
Mar 16 - Mar 18 sIcBA Home & Garden show
Mar 23 - Mar 25 spring Boat show
Mar 31 - Apr 1 Anacortes salmon Derby
Mar 31 Black cat Auction
cLInton events: www.clintonchamberofcommerce.org
Sorry, no events scheduled at this time!
coupevILLe events: www.centralwhidbeychamber.com
Mar 1-Apr 30 Daffodil show, Meerkerk Gardens
Mar 2 penn cove Mussel Festival
Mar 2 First Fridays at the Farm, Greenbank Farm
Mar 17 spring opening sale, Meerkerk Gardens
FreeLAnD events: www.freelandareachamber.com
Mar 2 Greater Freeland chamber of commerce,
Business After Hours at revolution cycling studio
LAnGLey events: www.visitlangley.com
March 3-4 the ninth annual spring Art studio tour
oAK HArBor events: www.oakharborchamber.com
Mar 2 First Friday & Art Walk
Mar 3 spring Art studio tour, Whidbey Island
Feb 4-Apr 15 owls and Woodpeckers exhibit
Mar 31 March for Babies
tuesdays AArp tax-Aide provides Free tax return
preparation at the oak Habor Library
This is just a sampling of events posted by local Chamber of Commerces, many other events may be
posted with other organizations, or updated at another time.
3 New Housing CommunitiesWhere upgrades are standard
Featuring single and 2-story floor plans• 1400 to 4050 square feet• 3- and 4-car garages• All communities are on public water and sewer No septic systems• Presales and completed homes available• Up to $10,000 buyer allowance included in price• Lots available up to 1/2 acre
Lyle Ridge
Call 360-675-7200 www.cbwhidbey.comOpen House Daily At Most Locations!
Penn Cove Park Div.3
31 NEW HOMES on 1/2 acre lots. Most with 3-car garages. Starting at $259,950.
Frostad Pond
19 HOMES under construction or to be built. Still time to choose your finishes. Homes from $209,950.
23March 2012
Windermere Real Estate
Homes~Land ISLANDER
Whidbey Island
March 3-4, 2012· The ninth annual Spring Art Studio Tour
· Featuring 25+ artists.· Studios are open to the public.
For more info visit www.whidbeyworkingartists.com
· Rent kayaks for a tour of Saratoga Passage· Hike old-growth forests
· Visit a Glass Blowing Shop· Enjoy a movie at the Clyde Theatre
· Enjoy a great bottle of wine and appetizer at Prima Bistro
· Watch a sunset at Sunlight Beach
For more information about Whidbey Island and to find the home of your dreams
Visit my website www.lindacasale.com
Windermere Real Estate/South Whidbey
Experience a landmark home with 10± acres and 210± ft of beautiful Useless Bay waterfront. This 6 bedroom custom home is an exquisite canvas for creating generations of memories. #236750 $6,800,000 More photos and info at: http://lindacasale.com/featured/properties/shore
Street of Dreams in Langley. Stroll to the village for a movie and brunch, then return to your waterfront home with separate guest cottage, gardens, workshop and greenhouse. Fantastic views from all rooms and view of the marina from the entertainment deck. #303161 1,425,000 More photos and info at: http://lindacasale.com/featured/properties/edgecliff/
This west-facing waterview home is a very special getaway. State-of-the-art energy efficiency, top-end finishes and one of the best beaches for catching salmon just down the street. #154210 $479,000 More photos and info at: http://lindacasale.com/featured/properties/high
Gorgeous new cottage on large lot with view of the Sound and beach access. Adjacent 0.80± acre lot also available. #180780 $395,000 More photos and info at: http://lindacasale.com/featured/properties/bellellen
This exceptional westside waterfront residence boasts a commanding view and access to the Mutiny Bay shoreline and coveted sandy beach. The home’s distinct architecture and exquisite attention to detail is showcased by the views from the west and southwest providing perfect sun exposure. # 258288 $4,900,000 More photos and info at http://lindacasale.com/featured/properties/mutiny-bay
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Downtown Langley location with 3 income units and a romantic 2 bedroom waterview bungalow for full time living or vacation getaway. All looking over the village and the waterfront. Great investment with owner financing available. #28063381 550,000 More photos and info at: http://www.lindacasale.com/featured/properties/anthes/
RECENTLY REMODELED 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2686 SF view rambler within easy walking distance of downtown Coupeville. This charming home offers a large fenced backyard with privacy and beautiful views of Penn Cove. Excellent floor plan. New bamboo floors throughout most of the home and completely repainted interior. Pottery/craft studio attached. A great buy!#220130 $319,000
BUILD YOUR NO-BANK WATERFRONT dream home on a year-round sandy beach in Sandy Hook Yacht Club Estates. SW facing for glorious sunsets, marine traffic and the Olympic Mountains. Community marina, tennis courts, pool, fire pit, play yards, community building and more! Close to Clinton ferry! #220002 $359,000
I N C R E D I B L E c e n t r a l W h i d b e y northwest retreat on 2.4 acres and 770' of no-bank lagoon waterfront. This 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2606 SF timber-framed built-green home offers a fabulous open floor plan with Main Floor living. A nature lover's paradise. #187018 $1,180,000
RARE OPPORTUNITY, 1.98 acre parcel with approx. 485’ of high bank waterfront in the heart of Coupeville. Beautiful westerly views of Penn Cove, the Wharf, mountains & coastline. Take a short stroll to the historic waterfront district for shopping & dining. Owner financing available. Breathtaking!#249283 $859,000
RARE OPPORTUNITY to own one of Coupeville’s most charming, historic waterfront cottages on Penn Cove, nestled on the edge of the Town Park. Take a short stroll down the bluff trail to downtown shopping and dining, or use the park trail for easy beach access. Private, lovely location with views of Mt. Baker, the Wharf and the Cove. A delightful getaway or vacation rental.#227893 $499,900
WHAT A TRANSFORMATiON! Purchased in 2007, the original 1937 cabin has been raised to the 3rd level, crowning a beautiful, 2 story custom Cape Cod style home just completed this year. This residence says “ casual elegance.” Pella doors and windows. Gourmet kitchen with high end appliances plus may features. Fabulous view Master Suite with fireplace. Master Bath with steam shower and jetted tub. Wonderful beach includes the tidelands. # 297562 $788,000