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553 Discovery Way, Eastsound, WA 98245 Property Records

San Juan County property record for 553 Discovery Way, Eastsound, WA 98245

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 4 ba · 3,902 sqft · built 1987
Lot Size1.23 acres (53,579 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$7,151 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN173051-038-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN173051-038-000
Alternative APN
  • 4733

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures18 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,902 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,870 sqft
1st Floor Area2,050 sqft
2nd Floor Area652 sqft
Basement Area1,200 sqft
Finished Basement1,200 sqft
FlooringVinyl/Resilient
Interior WallsUnfinished
Fireplaces2 Fireplaces
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1987
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialStucco
Lot Area53,579 sqft (1.23 acres)
TerrainGentle Slope
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area768 sqft
Deck Area1,170 sqft
Patio Area1,441 sqft
Outdoor Kitchen / BBQOutdoor Kitchen / BBQ

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemFan Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air
Heating FuelElectric
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number4733
Street Address553 DISCOVERY WAY
CityEASTSOUND
StateWA
Zip98245-8511
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionROSARIO HIGHLANDS NO 3 - LOT 38 SEC 30, T 37N, R 1W
Legal Range01W
Legal Township37N
Legal Section30
Legal SubdivisionROSARIO HLNDS 03
Legal Lot Number38
JurisdictionSAN JUAN WA
Township / Civil DivisionORCAS
Census Block Group3
Census Block3028
Census Tract960101

Owner

Source: San Juan County records, as of May 24, 2023

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address553 DISCOVERY WAY, EASTSOUND, WA 98245-8511
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSAN JUAN WA
Recording DateAug 27, 2020
Property Address553 DISCOVERY WAY, EASTSOUND, WA 98245-8511
Document Number0000827026
Instrument DateFeb 25, 2020
Instrument827026
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 15, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address553 DISCOVERY WAY EASTSOUND WA 982458511, EASTSOUND, WA 98245-8511

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: San Juan County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2022

Property Jurisdictions

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

Flood

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

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 89 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 and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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