579 SE Ely Street, Oak Harbor, WA 98277

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Listed by: craig mckenzie, jonathan n. pook
Office: better homes&gardens mckenzie
MLS#:2552313
Source:NWMLS
579 SE Ely Street,Oak Harbor, WA 98277
$795,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 2,846 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
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    12:00 pm - 03:00 pm

Price summary

  • Price:$795,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$279.34

About this home

Welcome to this iconic Whidbey Island Colonial, inspired by the “Town of Tomorrow” as Demonstration Home No. 15 at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. After 86 years in the same family, this remarkable property has been lovingly preserved while thoughtfully expanded to reflect generations of passion for gardening, tulips, raising prize-winning Hackney horses, and cultivating abundant fruit trees. The grounds and home tell an evolving story of creativity and enduring charm, featuring mature apple, pear, and plum trees on the main property, along with a full apple orchard beside the iconic barn on the neighboring acre. Current owner Neal Noorlag Jr. further elevated the estate with the addition of “The Music Conservatory,” a stunning space designed and built in 2010. Inspired by a love of architecture, music, reading, and the arts, this unique masterpiece brings a sense of elegance and inspiration that must be experienced in person. Set on a rare in-town acre, with the neighboring acre and...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1940
  • Listing ID #:2552313
  • Updated:July 11, 2026 at 12:25 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:1
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Carpet, Ceramic Tile Floor, Concrete Floor, Hardwood, Vinyl Floor
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Bedroom Description:Main Level Bedrooms : 2, Upper Level Bedrooms : 2
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Unfinished
  • Living area:2,846 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Forced Air, Radiant

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Composition
  • Year built:1940
  • Building area:2,846 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.98 Acres
  • Lot Features:Paved
  • Architectural Style:Colonial
  • Construction Materials:Wood Exterior Finish
  • Exterior Features:Fenced-Partially, Patio, Stable
  • Foundation Description:Unfinished

Schools

  • High school:Buyer To Verify
  • Middle school:Buyer To Verify
  • Elementary school:Buyer To Verify

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Sewer Connected

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$795,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$279.34
  • Tax amount:$6,364 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
  • Amenities:Cable TV, French Doors, Gas Available, Green House, High Speed Internet, Shop, Skylight(s), Solarium/Atrium, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:2
  • Parking description:Detached Garage, Driveway, RV Parking
  • Garage:Yes
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