San Juan County property record for 271 Sunset Ave, Orcas, WA 98280
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,222 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 1.41 acres (61,420 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $14,908 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 271251-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 271251-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,222 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,059 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,710 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 349 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 7 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 61,420 sqft (1.41 acres) |
| Garage Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 2,130 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 927 sqft |
| Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ | Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Fan Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 11103 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 271 SUNSET AVE |
| City | ORCAS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98280 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | IDLETIDE ADDITION - LOTS 1 & 2 TGW TDS (CFTPO) SEC 12, T 37N, R 2W |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | IDLETIDE ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN JUAN WA |
| Township / Civil Division | ORCAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
Source: San Juan County records, as of May 24, 2023
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1327, EASTSOUND, WA 98245-1327 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN JUAN WA |
| Recording Date | Jul 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 271 SUNSET AVE, EASTSOUND, WA 98245-9657 |
| Document Number | 0000708005 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0708005 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1327, EASTSOUND, WA 98245-1327 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
Source: San Juan County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2022
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | San Juan County |
| Unified School District | Orcas Island School District (KG - 12) |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 6, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | EASTSOUND WATER USERS ASSOCIATION private · serves 3,711 people · EPA ID WA5322170 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Dec 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 128 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Rock Island Communications Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Orcas Online Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 40 / 3 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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