Island County property record for 1281 SE Ely St, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
| Property Type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,388 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,816 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R13202-229-1900 |
| Primary APN | R13202-229-1900 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,388 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,388 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 420 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
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| Street Address | 1281 SE ELY ST |
|---|---|
| City | OAK HARBOR |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98277-4071 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Local Zoning Code | OH |
| Legal Description | 55 SUM DC - BG 1057.6W & 180.7S OF IP 33N OF SW CR TAFT DC N16W135 N73E43. 55 TPB (NE CR TR 55D181) S16E135 ML TO RD N83E ALG SD RD 44.15 TO BARLOW ST N16W ALG SD ST TP N73E OF TPB S73W TPB |
| Legal Range | 1E |
| Legal Township | 32N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Tract | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | ISLAND WA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH WHIDBEY ISLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 970700 |
1281 SE Ely St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2018.
Source: Island County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 998 RIDGEWAY DR, OAK HARBOR, WA 98277-8433 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0004448700 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ISLAND WA |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1281 SE ELY ST, OAK HARBOR, WA 98277-4071 |
| Document Number | 0004448700 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4448700 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1281 SE Ely St was $1,816, up 3.9% from the year before.
Source: Island County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Island County |
| Municipality | Oak Harbor City |
| Unified School District | Oak Harbor School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,816.00 (+3.95%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,747.00 | $198,395 Land $97,574 Building $100,821 | $198,395 Land $97,574 Building $100,821 |
| 2023 | $1,546.00 | $187,372 (+8.85%) Land $97,574 Building $89,798 | $187,372 (+8.85%) Land $97,574 Building $89,798 |
| 2022 | $172,135 Land $97,574 Building $74,561 | $172,135 Land $97,574 Building $74,561 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1281 SE Ely St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 26, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 21 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 49 units insured incl. 28 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2022) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1281 SE Ely St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF OAK HARBOR serves 23,675 people · EPA ID WA5362650 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF ANACORTES |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2022 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 148 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Orcas Online, Ziply Fiber.
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