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$1,090,000
18 Days On Site

579 SE Ely Street
Oak Harbor, WA 98277

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
1
Total Bath
1
Full Bath
1,773
SqFt
$615
/SqFt
1940
Built
Cumulative Days On Market:
18
Subdivision:
City Of Oak Harbor
County:
Island
Courtesy of NWMLS
Listing courtesy of Craig McKenzie of Better Homes&Gardens McKenzie
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Welcome to this iconic Whidbey Island Colonial, inspired by the “Town of Tomorrow” as Demonstration Home No. 15 at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. After 86 years in the same family, this remarkable property has been lovingly preserved while thoughtfully expanded to reflect generations of passion for gardening, tulips, raising prize-winning Hackney horses, and cultivating abundant fruit trees. The grounds and home tell an evolving story of creativity and enduring charm, featuring mature apple, pear, and plum trees on the main property, along with a full apple orchard beside the iconic barn on the neighboring acre. Current owner Neal Noorlag Jr. further elevated the estate with the addition of “The Music Conservatory,” a stunning space designed and built in 2010. Inspired by a love of architecture, music, reading, and the arts, this unique masterpiece brings a sense of elegance and inspiration that must be experienced in person. Set on a rare in-town acre, with the neighboring acre and its equally iconic barn also included, the possibilities here are truly endless. Offered for the first time ever, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a piece of history.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,090,000
Days On Site 
18 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,773 sqft
Total Baths 
1
Full Baths 
1
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
1.96 Acres
Year Built 
1940
MLS® Number 
2552322
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$7,930
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 weeks agoStatus changed to Active
3 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
1.96
Direction Faces 
East
Garage 
Yes
Land Lease 
No
Levels 
One and One Half
Parking 
DrivewayDetachedRV Access/Parking
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
SqFt Total 
2846
Style 
Colonial
Utilities 
Cable AvailableSewer Connected
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorGas Water HeaterWasherWater Heater
Basement 
Unfinished
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Wood Burning
Fireplaces 
2
Flooring 
Ceramic TileConcreteHardwoodVinylCarpet
Heating 
ElectricNatural GasWoodForced AirRadiant
Interior 
Walk-In Closet(s)Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Main Level Bedrooms 
2
Window Features 
Skylight(s)
Bathroom Full 
Level - Main
Bedroom 
Level - Second
Dining Room 
Level - Main
Entry Hall 
Level - Main
Great Room 
Level - Main
Kitchen 
Level - Main
Living Room 
Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Level - Main
Rec Room 
Level - Main
Studio 
Level - Main
Utility Room 
Level - Main
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Wood Siding
Exterior 
Garden
Fencing 
Partial
Lot Features 
LevelPaved
Other Structures 
Barn(s)Outbuilding
Patio And Porch 
Patio
Roof 
Composition
View 
See Remarks
Waterview 
See Remarks
Windows/Doors 
Skylight(s)
Community Features
Building Access 
Main
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventionalFHAUSDA LoanVA Loan
MLS Area 
813 - North Whidbey Island
School District 
Oak Harbor
Schools
School District
Oak Harbor
Elementary School
Buyer To Verify
Middle School
Buyer To Verify
High School
Buyer To Verify
Courtesy of NWMLS
Listing courtesy of Craig McKenzie of Better Homes&Gardens McKenzie



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