If you’ve ever wanted a house where even the garage has a water view, here you go.
Listed for $4,750,000, this waterfront estate in Anacortes is currently the most expensive home for sale in Skagit County. Perched above Puget Sound on two private acres, the property offers sweeping views across eight islands, the San Juans, passing ferries, and the Canadian Coast Mountains.
Quick Snapshot
- Price: $4,750,000
- Location: Oakes Avenue, Anacortes
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 6
- Square Footage: 6,239
- Lot Size: 2 acres
- Year Built: 1990
- Days On Market: 83
- Standout Feature: Every room — including the garage — has a water view.
First Impression
This place feels like a private lookout tower for Puget Sound.
Set high above the shoreline, the home captures a panoramic sweep of water, islands, mountains, and ferry traffic. The setting feels secluded, but it’s still just minutes from downtown Anacortes.
Walls of windows dominate nearly every exterior-facing room.
Depending on the weather, the view can shift from sunlit blue water to moody Northwest fog, giving the home a constantly changing backdrop.
Inside The Home
The main living area is built around the scenery. Vaulted ceilings soar overhead while natural light pours through massive windows. An oversized stone fireplace anchors the space without competing with the view.
The kitchen continues the theme. Open sightlines keep the water in focus, while the spacious layout feels designed for long dinners, holiday gatherings, and lingering conversations as ferries pass in the distance.
The primary suite is essentially its own retreat.
Along with a fireplace and reading area, the space includes a solarium and an English copper soaking tub positioned to maximize relaxation after a day exploring the islands.
An elevator connects every level of the home, making it easy to move between living spaces, guest areas, and recreation rooms.
Over-The-Top Features
- 220-degree water views
- Views of eight islands
- Elevator connecting all levels
- Heated seven-car garage
- Eight gas fireplaces
- English copper soaking tub
- Reclaimed European oak ceilings and beams
- Sauna
- Exercise room
- Media room
- Game room
- Wine storage
The Big Picture
For context, the median home sale price in Skagit County is typically around the mid-$600,000 range. That means this property is priced at roughly seven times the cost of a typical home in the county.
The appreciation has also been dramatic. Public records show the property last sold in 2016 for approximately $1.23 million. Its current asking price is nearly four times that amount.
Final Take
Most waterfront homes offer a nice view. This one feels like it was built to watch the entire Salish Sea.
