$255,000
 $1,369 est/mo Sourced by Back At You

980 Palisades Drive,Orcas Island, WA 98245

Orcas Island, WA 98245

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West-facing water views and grand sunsets create a beautiful backdrop for your future Orcas Island home. A level building site and an exceptional modern home plan set offer an inspiring starting point for a home that reflects your vision. Pursue the existing contemporary design or explore your own ideas in this scenic island setting.The previous owners have done the heavy lifting with feasibility work toward a building permit application, including a geotechnical study, home plans, and an approved 2-bedroom septic design. Two view easements over two neighboring parcels benefit the property's water views. With these planning materials available for review, buyers have a valuable foundation for considering their next steps.Close to Moran State Park, with nearby trails to Cascade Lake, the property enjoys a location surrounded by some of Orcas Island's most treasured scenery. Access to Rosario's waterfront area and beach, nearby restaurants, and Kenmore Air floatplane connections adds to the appeal. From the forested landscape and freshwater lake to the Rosario shoreline, a variety of island destinations are close at hand.An affordable water-view lot with sunsets and modern home plans is a rare find on Orcas Island. With plans and studies available, this property offers a head start toward building your dream island getaway. Home plans are included at no additional cost, and the sellers would be happy to connect buyers with their architect to explore bringing the design to life.

Details

MLS #2598100
Listing TypeFor Sale
Building NameRosario Palisades
Sub-TypeResale
StatusActive
Days On Site19
Listing Provided ByOrcas Island Realty | Deborah J. Jones

Features

ZoningRural Residential
Acreage0.49
Property ViewYes

Taxes

Property1871

Area Information

StateWA
CountySan Juan
CityOrcas Island
Zip Code98245
Area901 Orcas | Obstruction & Crane Island
Community NameRosario
School DistrictOrcas Isl High
Elementary SchoolOrcas Elem
High SchoolOrcas Isl High
Listing VS Median (in Rosario)
Price:
$255,000
low | high
Med:
$1,095,000
100% of Average
On site:
19
low | high
Med:
162
11.728395061728% of Average
Sourced by Back At You

Market Activity 98245

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StateWA
CountySan Juan
CityOrcas Island
Zip Code98245
Area901 Orcas | Obstruction & Crane Island
Community NameRosario
School DistrictOrcas Isl High
Elementary SchoolOrcas Elem
High SchoolOrcas Isl High
Listing VS Median (in Rosario)
Price:
$255,000
low | high
Med:
$1,095,000
100% of Average
On site:
19
low | high
Med:
162
11.728395061728% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
Listing Updated: October 26, 2026 at 7:12:01 PM PDT