297 Bay Head Rd, Orcas, WA 98280 Property Records

San Juan County property record for 297 Bay Head Rd, Orcas, WA 98280

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 2,726 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size	0.801 acres (34,909 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$950,000 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill	$4,339 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2023 Sale Aug 2023 Transfer + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`262250-007-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`262250-007-000`
Alternative APN	`9726`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	9 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,726 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,392 sqft
Basement Area	1,334 sqft
Finished Basement	1,334 sqft
Flooring	Vinyl/Resilient
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1973
Effective Year Built	Effective 1973
Exterior Material	Stucco
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	34,909 sqft (0.801 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	320 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	320 sqft
Deck Area	312 sqft
Patio Area	811 sqft
Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ	Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Heat Pump
Sewer	Septic

Location & Zoning

Account Number	9726
Street Address	297 BAY HEAD RD
City	ORCAS
State	WA
Zip	98280-5483
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	BAY HEAD - LOT 7, VOL. 3 PG. 39-39A & 1/17TH INT IN COMMON AREAS SEC 22, T 36N, R 2W
Legal Subdivision	BAY HEAD
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	SAN JUAN WA
Township / Civil Division	ORCAS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2019
Census Tract	960102

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	722 BROADWAY, SONOMA, CA 95476-7011
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Limited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 7, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/WA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WA
Aug 25, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 30, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 30, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 11, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 7, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 7, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 15, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20231
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 31, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000010
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN JUAN WA
Recording Date	Nov 7, 2023
Property Address	297 BAY HEAD RD, ORCAS, WA 98280-5483
Document Number	0001107001
Map Reference	VOL 3 PG 39&39A
Instrument Date	Nov 2, 2023
Instrument	2023-1107001
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 16, 2023
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/WA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WA

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$30,215.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	722 BROADWAY, SONOMA, CA 95476-7011

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SAN JUAN WA
Recording Date	Aug 25, 2023
Property Address	297 BAY HEAD RD, ORCAS, WA 98280-5483
Document Number	0000825003
Map Reference	VOL 3 PG 39&39A
Instrument Date	Dec 31, 2020
Instrument	2023-0825003
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 27, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SAN JUAN WA
Recording Date	Aug 30, 2023
Property Address	297 BAY HEAD RD, ORCAS, WA 98280-5483
Document Number	0000830009
Map Reference	VOL 3 PG 39&39A
Instrument Date	Dec 31, 2020
Instrument	2023-0830009
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 27, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Irrevocable Trust

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SAN JUAN WA
Recording Date	Aug 30, 2023
Property Address	297 BAY HEAD RD, ORCAS, WA 98280-5483
Document Number	0000830010
Map Reference	VOL 3 PG 39&39A
Instrument Date	Dec 31, 2020
Instrument	2023-0830010
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 27, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Irrevocable Trust

June 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN JUAN WA
Recording Date	Jun 11, 2019
Property Address	297 BAY HEAD RD, ORCAS, WA 98280-5483
Document Number	0000611003
Instrument Date	Jun 7, 2018
Instrument	611003
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 20, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	297 BAY HEAD RD EASTSOUND WA 982455483, EASTSOUND, WA 98245-5483

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	San Juan County
Unified School District	Orcas Island School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,339.00 (+24.47%)	$768,180 (+33.68%) Land $248,740 Building $519,440	$768,180 (+33.68%) Land $248,740 Building $519,440
2023	$3,486.00
2022		$574,630 Land $181,560 Building $393,070	$574,630 Land $181,560 Building $393,070

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

Flood

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	4 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

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Rock Island Communications Fiber	2,000 / 2,000
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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