Center Island Homes with Boat Launch Community Features

Center Island Homes with Boat Launch Community Features

Welcome to Center Island, a charming community nestled in the heart of San Juan County, Washington. This picturesque island is the perfect destination for those seeking a tranquil and idyllic lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty and breathtaking views.

Center Island is located in the stunning Pacific Northwest region of the United States. With its pristine landscapes and serene atmosphere, it offers residents a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the standout features of Center Island is its Homes with Boat Launch community. If you are a boating enthusiast or simply enjoy spending time on the water, this is the ideal place for you. With easy access to a private boat launch, you can explore the surrounding waters, go fishing, or embark on exciting adventures whenever you please.

Living in a Homes with Boat Launch community also means you can enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded neighbors who share your passion for boating and water activities. It's a great opportunity to build lasting friendships and create unforgettable memories together.

In addition to its boat launch amenities, Center Island offers a range of other community features to enhance your quality of life. From private parks and walking trails to breathtaking waterfront views, this island has something for everyone. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retirement retreat or a place to raise a family, Center Island provides the perfect backdrop for your dream home.

Come and discover the beauty of Center Island, where a Homes with Boat Launch community awaits you. Embrace a lifestyle filled with adventure, relaxation, and the serenity of waterfront living.

Newest Center Island Homes with Boat Launch Community Features

$125,000
2551716 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
This peaceful property has a charming 12'x16' shed with metal roof, new windows, and cedar siding that provides a solid start for storage, workshop space, or future finishing. The lot includes installed water service and meter, a driveway, and mature evergreen trees. Enjoy outdoor living on the 10'x20' deck with a covered carport, perfect for relaxing in the shade or gathering with friends. A raised camping platform expands your options for overnight stays. Evenings are made easy with a 30" metal firepit ring and large cooking grate, ideal for fireside meals and stargazing. A new composting toilet adds convenience, and electrical service is ready to go with the transformer box already installed across from the driveway and the deposit paid. Surrounded by forest and island quiet, this property is a ready-made basecamp for your weekend escapes, or future build. An expired septic design shows good soils for a new system. Island has quiet roads for golf carts only; full-time caretakers; a clubhouse with WiFi, shower, restrooms and fully-equipped kitchen; additional amenities include upland boat storage, private airstrip, sports court, trails, and waterfront picnic areas. Passenger ferry offers numerous trip options daily from Anacortes. 2026 HOA special assessment of $257. Buy with adjacent Lot 129 (NWMLS #2521511) for almost an acre with two building sites.

121 Haidah Street, Center Island

Listing courtesy of Windermere RE Anacortes Prop..

$95,000
2547650 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Looking for the perfect fly-in getaway? This .58-acre lot is just steps from Center Island’s private airstrip—land your plane and walk to your future retreat! Center Island is a peaceful, private island in the San Juans, just a 25-minute boat ride from Anacortes and accessible by plane, boat, or water taxi. Power and water are available at the road. Enjoy full-time caretakers, a welcoming clubhouse, sports court, picnic and fire pit area, two deep water community docks, a beach and kayak storage. A great opportunity to build on a quiet island!

135 Chinook Way, Center Island

Listing courtesy of Windermere RE/Lopez Island.

$123,500
2521511 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE....A pilot’s dream! Fly straight in and park your plane at the edge of your own island property. Wanting to build a hangar-home? That’s a possibility too. The parcel even includes a mini-excavator for the hands-on builder. A level, cleared building site is ready for your vision, and a private well—complete with a pump housed in a tidy storage shed—adds convenience for tools, gear, or camping supplies. While you build, the community clubhouse has you covered with restrooms, a shower, washer and dryer, and an ice machine. The beautifully maintained 1,600' grass airstrip runs north–south and is open year-round. Center Island also offers full-time caretakers, two deep-water docks, peaceful golf-cart-only roads, scenic walking trails, and waterfront picnic spots for watching sunsets. Just a short water-taxi ride from Skyline Marina in Anacortes brings you to this truly special place. If you love the island lifestyle but don't want the hassle of riding the ferry or engaging with busy airports, you're going to love it here! $257 special assessment for 2026

Haidah Street, Center Island

Listing courtesy of Windermere RE Anacortes Prop..

$480,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2504140 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to the heart-shaped paradise of 180-acre Center Island—where days are filled with fishing, crabbing, kayaking, and boating, and nights are spent on the deck under star-filled skies. This charming, furnished Lindal cedar home offers vaulted ceilings, an airy open floor plan, and high-end finishes. After your adventures, unwind in the main-floor bedroom or retreat to the spacious upstairs hideaway. Golf cart garage attached, PLUS this property offers a rare island find- a nice shop with an upstairs unfinished bonus space! Community members enjoy 2 docks, airstrip, clubhouse, and a golf-cart-only lifestyle—just a 30-minute water taxi from Anacortes. Yes, you can live in this peaceful island year 'round OR just come for the weekend!

205 Makah Street, Center Island

Listing courtesy of John L. Scott RE Cle Elum.

$450,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2491237 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Located near the 1600' private airstrip on Center Island, this wooded retreat offers a welcoming blend of privacy, comfort, and connection to the natural surroundings. Filtered water views and abundant windows bring in soft light throughout the day, while cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, and a warm wood interior make it feel like the ultimate island getaway.The main floor features a private ensuite primary with ¾ bath and walk-in closet, along with a second bedroom and full bath. The large gourmet kitchen has generous counter space, stainless appliances, and a pantry, opening to the dining area and new cedar deck. An inviting spot for morning coffee, evening meals, or relaxed gatherings. A wood stove, baseboard heaters and a ductless heat pump keep the home comfortable year-round. The carpeted loft offers flexible space for guests or a quiet hideaway, and the laundry room includes washer and dryer. A separate studio could be used for art, hobbies, or make a cozy bunkhouse. Center Island amenities include two deep-water docks, airstrip, full-time caretaker, clubhouse, trails, waterfront picnic areas and golf-cart-only roads. Home is offered with comfortable furnishings, crab pots and a golf cart. Island is only a 6-minute flight from Anacortes or a quick ride on the water taxi. High-speed broadband internet available. $257 special assessment 2026. Community water system is only available to homes occupied 180 days or less. Dining set only included with full-price offer.

1354 Chinook Way, Center Island

Listing courtesy of Windermere RE Anacortes Prop..

$365,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2491240 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Craftsmanship and character define this one-of-a-kind log cabin retreat, built with local logs, vintage windows, and wide-plank flooring. The centrally located wood stove keeps the whole home warm, and the stocked woodshed means you’re set for the season. A cozy sleeping loft invites slow mornings, while the open great-room layout keeps cooking, relaxing, and gathering all in one easy flow. Enjoy the sounds of the birds while you have your morning coffee on the covered porch. You may even have a deer come by for a visit. A separate one-bedroom studio gives guests their own space, complete with a half bath. Tall firs surround the cabin, yet the southwest exposure brings in generous natural light. A well-designed shop and attached golf-cart carport keep tools and gear protected. The property is offered turn-key, including furnishings, golf cart, and crab pots. Just bring your toothbrush and start enjoying island life. Pilots will appreciate the quick access to Center Island’s private 1,600' airstrip — perfect for spontaneous fly-ins and weekend escapes. Center Island is non-ferry-served, so no long ferry lines; two water taxis run multiple trips daily, typically a 30-minute ride from Anacortes. The community offers full-time caretakers, two deep-water docks, a clubhouse with laundry and full kitchen, waterfront picnic areas, and scenic roads and trails. Broadband available. $257 special assmt 2026. Community water system is only available to homes occupied 180 days or less.

473 Wishkah Lane, Center Island

Listing courtesy of Windermere RE Anacortes Prop..

$195,000
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 2483244 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
SELLER FINANCING possible for this sweet island cabin. Despite its petite size, it lives much more spacious with high ceilings, abundant windows looking out through the fir and maple trees, and open floor plan. The cute kitchen has a farmhouse style sink, open shelves, and wood stove with cook top, reminiscent of a bygone era. There’s also a four-burner electric range if that’s more your style. The bedroom and 3/4 bath, located at the back of the cabin has space for a queen size bed and windows looking out into the forest. Fully furnished for a turn-key sale. Getting to Center Island is easy—no WSF ferry required. Forget the long terminal waits; access Center Island via a water taxi and start your vacation as soon as you arrive. The cabin is situated close to both community docks and clubhouse. Bring your kayak and spend your days exploring the inland San Juan waterways or grab a good book and enjoy reading in the sun. This place is ready to be used now but if your future plans include a little more space, the 2-bed septic allows for growth. The community has a full-time caretaker, clubhouse with laundry and shower, two deep-water docks, waterfront boat storage, boat launch, beautiful picnic areas and picturesque roads for golf carts only. Affordable island cabins are tough to find! Community water system is only available for homes occupied for 180 days or less.

153 Chinook Way, Center Island

Listing courtesy of Windermere RE Anacortes Prop..

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