Rockhood
$1,300,000List price
3 bed · 3.5 bath · 2,576 sq ft
Active

885 Bartel Road · Orcas Island, WA 98245

Source: NWMLS · List4FlatFee.com, LLC · Stacie Whitfield #NWM2574250

About this home

Charming Orcas Island farmhouse on nearly an acre of sunny, secluded land, just minutes from town and schools. With 3 bedrooms and two additional versatile rooms, there is plenty of room to adapt the home to your lifestyle. Use the extra spaces as guest rooms, home offices, art studios, hobby rooms, or additional sleeping spaces. This home offers an inviting open floor plan, beautifully remodeled farm-style kitchen, and covered wraparound deck with peaceful sea and mountain views. The property is designed for living, creating and gathering, with a huge separate artist studio/workshop featuring its own bathroom, shower and its own entrance—ideal for an art studio, home business, workshop or additional creative space. Outside, enjoy a fenced garden, fruit trees, chicken coop, fire pit and water catchment system, with plenty of room to garden, play and relax. The property also includes an established Airbnb/vacation rental and vacation rental permit, offering excellent income potential. Tucked along a quiet road with no HOA, yet conveniently close to Eastsound, schools and island amenities. A truly special property offering seclusion, flexibility and the quintessential Orcas Island lifestyle.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Traditional
Stories
2 stories
Condition
Updated/Remodeled
Year built
1993
Lot size
36,895 sq ft (0.85 acres)
County
San Juan
MLS #
NWM2574250

Interior

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Heat Pump
Flooring
Engineered Hardwood, Hardwood
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Wood
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Pillar/Post/Pier
View
Mountains
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
4
Garage
Yes (attached)
Covered spaces
1
Parking features
Attached Garage

Utilities

Water
Community
Sewer
Septic Tank
Power
Electric, Natural Gas, Oil

Community & fees

Subdivision
Eastsound
Property tax
$4,743 (2025)

Transaction

Listed on
Aug 31, 2026
Days on market
19
Price per sq ft
$505
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional
Possession
Closing

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Schools

School district: Orcas Island

Elementary
Orcas Elem
Middle
Orcas Isl Mid
High
Orcas Island High School
SchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 22% in WA

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Listing agent: Stacie Whitfield.

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Data last updated 2026-09-16.