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$545,000

1561 SW 8th Ave Oak Harbor, WA 98277

3 beds
2 full
1,522 sqft
0.2 acres
$358 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1561 SW 8th Ave

Prepare to fall in love w/this comfortable, well-kempt one level home in the heart of Oak Harbor. Youre greeted by a welcoming great room w/its high ceilings, buttery rich paint, & newer luxury vinyl flooring. The kitchen is stocked w/loads of cabinets, plenty of prep space, an eat-in breakfast bar, & newer SS appliances. The level back yard is ready to go w/a platform deck, fully fenced yard w/some new fencing, garden space & outbuilding. Rest easy knowing theres a new roof (2024), & a newer gas furnace (2022) w/an AC coil for future installation of a heat pump if desired. With 1522 sf, 3 spacious bedrooms & 2 full baths, youll love living here. Turn-key, the heavy liftings been done, making it a very desirable place to live.

Highlights

HeatingHigh Efficiency
StatusActive
CoolingNone, Ceiling Fan(s)
Size1,522 sqft
Lot size0.1671 Acres
Year built1997
ParkingAttached Garage
MLS #2412178
Attached garage2 spaces
ViewTerritorial

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Disposal
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
  • Interior: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached Garage
  • View: Territorial
  • Exterior: Wood, Wood Products
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Heating: High Efficiency
  • Cooling: None, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • List Price: $545,000
  • Price/SqFt: $358
  • HOA Amount: $100 Annually
  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,630
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Lot: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Directions: From Hwy 20 travel west on Whidbey Avenue, take a left on Heller, right on SW 8th Avenue. Home is middle of road on left hand side.
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Living Area: 1,522 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.1671 Acres
  • MLS Number: 2412178
  • MLS Name: NWMLS
  • Office Name: Windermere Whidbey Island
  • Office Phone: (360) 675-5953
  • Listing Agent: Coreen Lerch

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 01, 2017
Home Sold
$299,000
Feb 27, 2007
Home Sold
$250,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$461,198$-
2021$338,553$3,630
2019$304,720$3,312
2018$285,154$2,854
2017$266,231$3,023

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Broad View Elementary School

Public District KG-4

0.5 mi

473 SW Fairhaven Dr

9

Hillcrest Elementary School

Public District KG-4

0.7 mi

1500 NW 2nd Ave

5

Oak Harbor Intermediate School

Public District 5-6

0.8 mi

150 SW 6th Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $80,510. The majority of Oak Harbor, WA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is married, with kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

15%
<35k
54%
35k-100k
28%
100k-200k
3%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

25%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
31%
Married, No Kids
32%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

19%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • Minor League Baseball GamesMinor League Baseball Games
  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • New York & CompanyNew York & Company
  • Chico'sChico's
  • IKEAIKEA

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • QdobaQdoba
  • Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • KiaKia
  • VolvoVolvo

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Active RockActive Rock
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1561 SW 8th Ave

The listing price of 1561 SW 8th Ave property is $545,000.

The property 1561 SW 8th Ave is a house located in Oak Harbor, Washington, 98277.

Active Listing: 1561 SW 8th Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1561 SW 8th Ave are: Broad View Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Hillcrest Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Oak Harbor Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), North Whidbey Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Coupeville Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), La Conner Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Igrad Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Oak Harbor High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Coupeville High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $3,630 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on March 1, 2017 for $299,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1561 SW 8th Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 1561 SW 8th Ave is 1,522 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1561 SW 8th Ave is 1997.

This home is located at 1561 SW 8th Ave in Oak Harbor, WA and zip code 98277 in the Shannon Forest neighborhood. This 1,522 square foot home, which was built in 1997, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $545,000.

Oak Harbor, WA housing market in June 2025 saw over 20 listings sold above listed price, more than 14 sold at listed price and over 20 sold below. The number of listings in Oak Harbor, WA decreased by 0.4% between May and June 2025. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 30 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $514,950.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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