Hidden behind a gated driveway and towering evergreen trees on Whidbey Island sits one of Washington’s most expensive homes currently on the market — a sprawling waterfront estate listed for $7.25 million.
The property at 5021 Saratoga Rd. in Langley stretches across nearly 10 acres overlooking Puget Sound, with private trails, waterfront views, a guest house, and enough built-in bookshelves to make a librarian emotional.
Quick Snapshot
- Price: $7,250,000
- Location: Langley, Whidbey Island
- Beds/Baths: 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
- Square Footage: 7,642 square feet
- Lot Size: 9.68 acres
- Standout Feature: Nearly 10 private waterfront acres with sweeping views of Saratoga Passage, Mount Baker, and the Cascades
First Impression
This place feels less like a house and more like a private Pacific Northwest retreat for someone who wants to disappear — comfortably.
A winding driveway cuts through dense cedar trees before opening up to the massive waterfront home overlooking Saratoga Passage. The property includes roughly 332 feet of waterfront and groomed walking trails that weave through the forested acreage.
Even before stepping inside, the vibe is clear: secluded, quiet, and unapologetically luxurious.
Inside The Home
The kitchen leans classic Northwest luxury rather than flashy modern minimalism.
A massive island with seating for four anchors the space beneath pendant lighting, while oversized windows flood the room with natural light. Just off the kitchen sits a butler’s pantry wrapped in cabinetry, counters, and detailed wall trim.
Elsewhere, the home starts to feel almost cinematic.
One room features floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelves framing a fireplace near a giant round window overlooking the water. Another space includes dark built-ins, cozy seating areas, and enough mood to make it feel like a gothic seaside library.
The primary suite doubles down on the retreat atmosphere.
Listing details describe water views, dual walk-in closets, a remodeled bathroom with a soaking tub and walk-in shower, plus a sitting area designed for winding down at the end of the night.
There’s also a sunroom that looks tailor-made for rainy Whidbey mornings with coffee and absolutely nowhere to be.
Over-The-Top Features
The estate packs in plenty of luxury extras, including:
- Waterfront views of Saratoga Passage, Mount Baker, and the Cascade Range
- Approximately 332 feet of waterfront
- Private groomed walking trails through cedar groves
- Fitness room
- Wine cellar
- Craft room
- Detached shop with oversized roll-up doors
- One-bedroom guest house tucked among the trees
- Three-car garage with bonus sleeping quarters and office space above
- Whole-property generator system
- Multiple patios and wraparound porch spaces for entertaining
The Big Picture
For context, the median home value in Washington state sits nowhere near this level. This Langley estate last sold in 2018 for $4.375 million. The 2024 property tax bill alone came in at $33,718.
And while waterfront homes on Whidbey Island regularly command premium prices, properties with this much land, privacy, and shoreline are increasingly rare — especially this close to downtown Langley’s restaurants, galleries, and shops.
Final Take
Some luxury listings try hard to feel impressive. This one doesn’t really have to.
Between the waterfront setting, towering evergreens, hidden trails, and library-like interiors, the property feels more like a private coastal compound than a typical high-end home listing.
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