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549 Switchback Rd, Orcas, WA 98280 Property Records

San Juan County property record for 549 Switchback Rd, Orcas, WA 98280 · Last verified September 2023

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Square Footage1,935 sqft Living Area
Lot Size51,401 sqft (1.17 acres)
GarageCarport
Last Sale$717,000 (2023)
Tax Bill$4,698.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN173023-006-000
Alternative APN
  • 4660

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures11 Plumbing Fixtures
Building Area1,935 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,505 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,365 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area570 sqft Basement
Finished Basement570 sqft Finished
Stories1 Stories
Interior StructureFinished/Painted Interior Structure
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces2 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Architectural StyleOther Style
Exterior MaterialStucco Exterior
Roof MaterialMetal Roof
Lot Area51,401 sqft (1.17 acres)
Garage TypeCarport Garage
CarportCarport
Carport Area272 sqft Carport

Exterior Amenities

Deck Area1,040 sqft Deck
Patio Area1,023 sqft Patio
TopographyWooded Topography
Outdoor Kitchen Or Brick BBQOutdoor Kitchen or Brick BBQ

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemA/C Fan Cooling Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air Heating
Heating FuelElectric Heating Fuel
SewageSewage Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number4660
Street Address549 SWITCHBACK RD
CityORCAS
StateWA
Zip98280
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPR GL 2 & PR LT 43 ROSARIO HIGH- LANDS #3 SEC 30, T 37N, R 1W
Legal Range01W
Legal Township37N
Legal Section30
Legal Lot Number43
JurisdictionSAN JUAN WA
Minor Civil DivisionORCAS
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3028
Census Tract960101

Owner

Source: San Juan County records · APN 173023-006-000

Assessment roll updated May 31, 2022 · Last verified September 2023

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerVerified Secondary Owner
Mailing Address814 23RD AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-4104
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 16, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 16, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2023-0816009
Record RefreshedJun 07, 2026

August 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSAN JUAN WA
Recording DateAug 16, 2023
Property Address549 SWITCHBACK RD, ORCAS, WA 98280
Document Number0000816009
Instrument DateAug 14, 2023
Instrument2023-0816009
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 06, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/WA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WA

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$22,572.60
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Tax
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address814 23RD AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-4104

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: San Juan County records · Assessment roll updated May 31, 2022 · Last verified September 2023

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2023$4,698.00
2022$777,820 Land $276,000 Building $501,820$777,820 Land $276,000 Building $501,820

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, San Juan County (53055C), updated March 6, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 20% of the US · above 16% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 10,000 per year
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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