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 its equally iconic barn also included, the possibilities here are truly endless. Offered for the first time ever, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a piece of history.

Location

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Basics

Property type: Single Family Residence
Style: Colonial
Stories: One and one half
Condition: Average
Year built: 1940
Building area: 2,846 sq ft
Lot size: 85,378 sq ft (1.96 acres)
County: Island
MLS #: NWM2552322

Interior

Heating: Forced Air, Radiant
Cooling: None
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Fireplace: 2 · Wood Burning
Interior features: Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Skylight(s), Solarium/Atrium, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
Entry level: Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features: Wood
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Poured Concrete
Lot features: Paved
Topography: Level,Partial Slope
View: See Remarks
Waterfront: No

Parking

Parking spaces: 2
Garage: Yes
Covered spaces: 2
Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, RV Parking

Utilities

Water: Public
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Power: Electric, Natural Gas, Wood

Community & fees

Subdivision: City Of Oak Harbor
Property tax: $7,930 (2025)

Transaction

Listed on: Jul 9, 2026
Days on market: 72
Price per sq ft: $615
Listing terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Possession: Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2026-07-09: Active$795,000

Schools

School district: Oak Harbor

Elementary: Buyer To Verify
Middle: Buyer To Verify
High: Oak Harbor High School
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Listing provided courtesy of: Better Homes&Gardens McKenzie

Listing agent: Craig McKenzie.

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Data last updated 2026-07-30.