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553 Buckhorn Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245 Property Records

San Juan County property record for 553 Buckhorn Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 2,070 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size0.507 acres (22,063 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$98,000 (Apr 2019)
Tax Bill$3,711 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN170751-026-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN170751-026-000
Alternative APN
  • 4196

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,070 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,520 sqft
1st Floor Area840 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsFinished/Painted
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1975
Exterior MaterialWood
Roof MaterialConcrete
Lot Area22,063 sqft (0.507 acres)
View / LotAverage
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area450 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Deck Area552 sqft
Patio Area596 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 Number4196
Street Address553 BUCKHORN RD
CityEASTSOUND
StateWA
Zip98245-9498
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBUCKHORN ADDITION - PR LOT 15 SEC 07, T 37N, R 1W
Legal Range01W
Legal Township37N
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionBUCKHORN ADDITION
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionSAN JUAN WA
Township / Civil DivisionORCAS
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract960101

Owner

553 Buckhorn Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2019.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address553 BUCKHORN RD, EASTSOUND, WA 98245-9498
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 30, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 30, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 15, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201927
Prior Transfer DateApr 19, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0000000027
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSAN JUAN WA
Recording DateApr 30, 2019
Property Address553 BUCKHORN RD, EASTSOUND, WA 98245-9498
Document Number0000430027
Instrument DateApr 19, 2019
Instrument2019-0430027
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 6, 2021
Title CompanySAN JUAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$3,214.40
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address533 BUCKHORN RD, EASTSOUND, WA 98245-9498

Mortgage

Document Number0000430028
DateApr 30, 2019
Instrument2019-0430028
Lender
NameWASHINGTON FEDERAL NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Buckhorn Rd was $3,711.

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$3,711.00$855,690 Land $159,390 Building $696,300$855,690 Land $159,390 Building $696,300
2023$3,514.00
2022$574,770 Land $151,800 Building $422,970$574,770 Land $151,800 Building $422,970

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 553 Buckhorn Rd 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 March 6, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone VE, within 500 ft
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 553 Buckhorn 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEASTSOUND WATER USERS ASSOCIATION
private · serves 3,711 people · EPA ID WA5322170
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2023
Lead5 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Dec 2021
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Orcas Online.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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