1179 Rosario RD, Orcas Island, WA 98245
Listed by:Orcas Island Realty • Deborah J. Jones
Bought with: Coldwell Banker Bain
$500,000
$545,000 8.3%
Est. payment /mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
943 SqFt
Sold on 09/15/2026

1179 Rosario RD Orcas Island, WA 98245

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Key Details

Sold Price $500,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 943 sqft

Price per Sqft $530

Subdivision Rosario

MLS Listing ID 2553145

Sold Date 09/15/26

Style 10 - 1 Story

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

Year Built 1961

Annual Tax Amount $3,477

Lot Size 0.280 Acres

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Rosario Cottage Duplex with Island Income Potential Incredible Rosario location with charm, flexibility, and income potential. This sweet 1961 stick-built duplex offers two living spaces, each with its own kitchen and full bath. Unit 1 is configured as a 1 bedroom, 1 full bath with mini-split heat and a newly remodeled bathroom. Unit 2 is a studio style unit with a propane heat stove and an active vacation rental permit, offering the opportunity for rental income or mortgage subsidy. The furnishings in unit 2 will be included, turnkey, to keep the vacation rental consistency. Set on a small, level yard with a sunny south-facing deck and filtered, glistening water views through the trees, the home has a quaint cottage feel with thoughtful updates, including a septic replacement in 2018, a minisplit, and an EV charger., and Rock Island Fiber Optic internet. Around the corner from Rosario Resort, with two active restaurants, marina activity, and Kenmore Air floatplane service to Lake Union in Seattle. Deeded access to a waterfront recreation area with swimming pool and beach adds to the lifestyle appeal. Close to Moran State Park, Cascade Lake, and just about 10 minutes to downtown Eastsound.

Location

State WA

County San Juan

Area 901 - Orcas, Obstruction & Crane Island

Rooms

Basement None

Main Level Bedrooms 2

Interior

Interior Features Second Kitchen, Fireplace, Water Heater

Flooring Hardwood, Vinyl

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type See Remarks

Fireplace true

Appliance Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s)

Exterior

Exterior Feature Wood, Wood Products

Community Features Boat Launch, CCRs, Park, Trail(s)

Amenities Available Deck, Electric Car Charging, High Speed Internet, Propane

View Y/N Yes

View Partial, Territorial

Roof Type Composition

Building

Lot Description Paved

Story One

Sewer Septic Tank

Water Community, See Remarks

Architectural Style Mid-Century Modern

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Orcas Elem

Middle Schools Orcas Isl Mid

High Schools Orcas Isl High

School District Orcas Island

Others

Senior Community No

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

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