ListingsReal Estate May 26, 2020

3614 Portage Lane 100, Anacortes

Pristine 2-Bedroom End-Unit Condo Awaits in Premium Mariner’s Ridge Community in Anacortes

Offering the opportunity for low-maintenance living and completely move-in ready, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo in the premium Mariner’s Ridge community presents a fantastic opportunity! Not only has this spacious 1,114-square-foot home been lovingly cared for over the years, but the community association keeps your surroundings looking pristine. $220/month covers common area maintenance, garbage, and lawn service, meaning you have more time to spend on the things you love! 

Located at 3614 Portage Lane 100 Anacortes, WA 98221 on the eastern hillside of Anacortes and close to NAS Whidbey, Anacortes Community Forest North, grocery shopping, restaurants, and more. This condo is listed for $329,000. 

Featuring a captivating blend of modern nautical exterior architecture and northwest craftsman interior finishes, this condo is sure to inspire pride in ownership each time you arrive home. Picturesque mature landscaping leads you right to your front door, and the end-unit location ensures you have a peaceful, quiet atmosphere and extra privacy. Gorgeous hardwoods guide you into the main living area, an open-concept space where abundant natural light cascades in through tall windows. 

The well-appointed kitchen shows off a smart layout replete with generous cabinetry storage, shimmering granite counters, and sleek stainless steel appliances. Several electrical outlets make it easy to put appliances to work while you whip up home-cooked meals or spend the day baking, and the breakfast bar allows you to entertain with ease. The dining area is just steps away and overlooks the living room, a bright and airy haven designed with entertaining in mind. From here, sliding glass doors lead to a private patio and a lush lawn that extends your living space even more, and you can relax out here all summer long! 

This condo’s 2 bedrooms and 2 baths provide flexibility, and the master suite is especially not to miss. In addition to a spacious bedroom layout where large windows fill the retreat with rejuvenating natural light, there’s also a walk-in closet and a sumptuous 5-piece ensuite bath. Spa-inspired amenities rest alongside a palette of neutral-hued finishes that make indulgent bubble baths and wellness routines all the more luxurious. 

 

Living in Anacortes 

At 3614 Portage Lane 100 Anacortes, WA 98221, you’re tucked away in Homestead Northwest’s premium Mariner’s Ridge Community. Located on the eastern hillside overlooking Fidalgo Bay, this community not only offers the possibility for an easy “lock up and go” lifestyle, but you’re also merely minutes from local conveniences. From here you’re only about a 17-minute drive to Naval Air Station Whidbey, and you’ll find schools, grocery stores, the library, restaurants, medical services, the marina, and much more no more than a 10-minute drive away. 

For those who love adventuring outdoors, you’re also surrounded by opportunities to spend time out in the fresh air! Just around the corner, you’ll find the 2,800-acre Anacortes Community Forest North, an expansive park network that includes lakes for fishing, well-marked and maintained trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, as well as scenic wetlands, meadows, and old-growth forests. 

For more information about this Anacortes home, click here! You can also get in touch with REALTOR® Holly Reynolds at holly@whidbey.com and at (360) 914-7585 for more information about this property.

Real Estate March 12, 2020

How to Protect Yourself When Listing/Buying During the Coronavirus Epidemic

How to Protect Yourself When Listing/Buying During the Coronavirus Epidemic:

A note from our Branch Manager/Co-Owner, Kristen Stavros

typing, Branch Manager, Co Owner, Windermere Real estate, Whidbey Island

There is no doubt the Coronavirus has left us feeling uneasy with numerous unknowns and fear of what-ifs.

To curb those feelings lets discuss some of the things we do know & can control.

1. If you have been thinking about selling your house, NOW IS THE TIME! We are currently experiencing a period of low supply yet high demand, couple this with interest rates still below 4% which means more buying power for buyers and you have a recipe for the perfect time to list!

2. If you are looking to buy a home this is still an excellent time with incredibly low-interest rates.

3. If you have a mortgage, NOW IS THE TIME TO TALK WITH YOUR LENDER ABOUT A REFINANCE or perhaps sell and upgrade. There are a couple different housing markets at play right now. Your Windermere Whidbey agent can counsel you on the right move for your individual goals.

For Those of You Listing or Considering Listing Your House…

Here are some recommendations:

A. Leave all room doors open so Buyers don’t have to touch door handles.

B. Put a dish by the front door or on the kitchen counter for business cards to be left in (so you do not have to touch the cards that Brokers are required to leave behind).

C. Have a  bottle of sanitizer at the entrance of your home for visitors to use before they enter your home.

D. After the home is shown, wipe down all door handles inside and out, starting with the front door.

For Buyers and their Agents…

A. Review recommended practices with agent/client before showing.

B. Don’t touch anything unnecessarily, sneeze into a sleeve, wash/sanitize hands before and after, etc.

C. Sanitize hands after handling lockbox and carry anti-microbial wipes.

D. Refrain from placing business cards anywhere a Seller might have to touch them to throw them out.