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257 Laporte Rd, Orcas, WA 98280 Property Records

San Juan County property record for 257 Laporte Rd, Orcas, WA 98280

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,784 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size5.35 acres (233,037 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$419,820 (May 2017)
Tax Bill$3,845 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2022 Sale
May 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN261543-002-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN261543-002-000
Alternative APN
  • 9312

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,784 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,372 sqft
1st Floor Area898 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsFinished/Painted
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1997
Exterior MaterialWood
Roof MaterialConcrete
Lot Area233,037 sqft (5.35 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area588 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Deck Area311 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area80 sqft
Outdoor Kitchen / BBQOutdoor Kitchen / BBQ

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric
SewerSeptic

Location & Zoning

Account Number9312
Street Address257 LAPORTE RD
CityORCAS
StateWA
Zip98280-5549
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPR SW-SE EX CO RD SEC 15, T 36N, R 2W
Legal Range02W
Legal Township36N
Legal Section15
JurisdictionSAN JUAN WA
Township / Civil DivisionORCAS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2019
Census Tract960102

Owner

257 Laporte Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2024.

Source: San Juan County records, as of March 11, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1159 N BEACH RD, EASTSOUND, WA 98245-9639
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 5, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
SAN JUAN TITLE, SAN JUAN TITLE LLC
May 31, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
SAMMAMISH MORTGAGE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 31, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 31, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 15, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201726
Last Transfer DateOct 18, 2024
Transfer Doc0000000007
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSAN JUAN WA
Recording DateOct 5, 2022
Property Address257 LAPORTE RD, ORCAS, WA 98280-5549
Document Number0001005001
Instrument DateOct 3, 2022
Instrument2022-1005001
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2023
Title CompanySAN JUAN TITLE, SAN JUAN TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$22,880.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1159 N BEACH RD, EASTSOUND, WA 98245-9639
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

May 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSAN JUAN WA
Recording DateMay 31, 2017
Property Address257 LAPORTE RD, ORCAS, WA 98280-5549
Document Number0000531026
Instrument DateMay 12, 2017
Instrument2017-0531026
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 18, 2022
Title CompanySAN JUAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address735 N 95TH ST APT 8, 8, SEATTLE, WA 98103-3155

Mortgage

Document Number0000531027
DateMay 31, 2017
Instrument2017-0531027
Lender
NameSAMMAMISH MORTGAGE CO
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term241 Months
DueJun 1, 2037

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Laporte Rd was $3,845.

Source: San Juan County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountySan Juan County
Unified School DistrictOrcas Island School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,845.00$682,450 Land $233,450 Building $449,000$682,450 Land $233,450 Building $449,000
2023$3,378.00
2022$549,740 Land $170,400 Building $379,340$549,740 Land $170,400 Building $379,340

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 257 Laporte Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 6, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 257 Laporte Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
CenturyLink
DSL		40 / 3

May also be available: Rock Island Communications.

Cell Coverage

4G LTE only, no 5G reported

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