Decatur Island Real Estate

Decatur Island Real Estate

Decatur Island: A Hidden Gem in San Juan County, Washington

Nestled in the picturesque San Juan County of Washington state, Decatur Island is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. This charming island is located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, offering a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful retreat.

With a population of just around 50 residents, Decatur Island is the epitome of a close-knit community. Known for its unspoiled beauty and pristine landscapes, this island paradise is a haven for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike. Surrounded by the sparkling waters of Puget Sound, Decatur Island offers breathtaking views, sandy beaches, and lush greenery, making it a perfect destination for those looking to reconnect with nature.

Despite its small size, Decatur Island offers a range of recreational activities for residents and visitors. Boating, fishing, kayaking, and hiking are just a few of the activities that can be enjoyed in this serene island paradise. The island also boasts a private airstrip, making it easily accessible for those who prefer to travel by air.

Decatur Island is a place where time seems to stand still. With no commercial establishments or bustling crowds, residents can truly experience a sense of peace and tranquility. However, neighboring islands such as Orcas Island and San Juan Island offer a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, just a short boat ride away.

If you're looking for a place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, Decatur Island is the perfect destination. Its natural beauty, friendly community, and serene atmosphere make it an ideal place to call home or to enjoy a relaxing vacation.

Newest Listings in Decatur Island

$675,000
2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2551247 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Experience refined island living in this exceptional Decatur Shores retreat with sweeping water views, radiant heated floors, and energy-efficient solar panels. Designed for effortless entertaining and everyday comfort, the light-filled great room flows seamlessly to a generous wraparound deck, creating the perfect setting to enjoy the surrounding beauty. The main-level primary suite offers convenient single-level living, while the charming loft provides additional sleeping space for guests. A finished detached garage offers ample space for island vehicles, recreational gear, and a workshop, while the private ADU provides comfortable accommodations for visitors or flexible use. The expansive lawn is ideal for outdoor games, summer gatherings, or relaxing around the fire pit beneath the stars. Located in the desirable Decatur Shores community, owners enjoy access to a private dock and airstrip, making travel to and from the island simple and convenient. Enjoy the added benefit of a current permitted mooring buoy. Whether you're seeking a peaceful second home, a gathering place for generations, or the perfect island getaway, this rare property offers an exceptional blend of comfort, sustainability, flexibility, and the relaxed lifestyle that makes the San Juan Islands so special.

44 Lopez Way, Decatur Island

Listing courtesy of Windermere RE North, Inc..

$795,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2549389 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Escape to the tranquility of island living in this Northwest contemporary retreat in the Decatur Northwest Community on Decatur Island. Perched atop Sheep Hill, this exceptional home captures breathtaking views of sparkling waters, the Olympic Mountains, and idyllic pastures dotted with grazing sheep. Designed for effortless living, the open-concept floor plan flows seamlessly from the kitchen into the main living area, where a dramatic wall of windows fills the home with natural light and showcases the surrounding beauty. Step onto the expansive newly built deck to enjoy morning coffee, sunset gatherings, or peaceful moments immersed in nature. The private primary suite features an adjoining spacious sauna, creating the perfect place to relax after a day of island adventures. A versatile flex room offers ideal space for a home office, media room, or additional guests. Owners enjoy exclusive access to more than 600 acres of co-owned forests, scenic hiking trails, and sandy beaches perfect for beach combing and exploring. Travel is effortless with the private parking at Skyline Marina and private community foot ferry from Anacortes to the community's deep-water dock, where staff greet your arrival and assist with your belongings.Whether you're looking for a peaceful weekend getaway or a year-round retreat, this remarkable home offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, natural beauty, and the unmatched lifestyle of Decatur Island.

177 Harmon Ranch Hill Road, Decatur Island

Listing courtesy of Windermere RE North, Inc..

$1,150,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2509390 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
This one-of-a-kind timber frame home with sweeping views, rises above the treetops like a modern forest lookout. Totally private with all-day sun and a beautiful natural setting. Reclaimed beams, history-rich fir floors, soapstone counters, and hand-crafted stonework all show examples of the superior craftsmanship in this home. Wraparound windows and a dramatic opening glass wall erase the boundary between indoors and out. The second-floor primary suite feels like a private hideaway, with windows in every direction and a partially covered wraparound deck perfect for sunlit mornings. A solar array powers the boiler that feeds the main-floor radiators and heated floor, while a European wood stove adds warmth and atmosphere, keeping the home comfortable year-round. Every detail reflects thoughtful design and enduring quality. The guest cabin is equally enchanting—a serene retreat with a spa-like bath with custom finish work and clawfoot tub. Guests will never want to leave. Both dwellings include generous window seats that double as storage and additional sleeping space. Perched on a sunny south-facing hillside and bordered by 30 acres of shared forestland. Owners enjoy access to the Decatur Shores deep-water dock, private airstrip, and waterfront park, all just a quick 20-minute boat ride from Anacortes. Mooring buoy negotiable.

123 South Ridge Road, Decatur Island

Listing courtesy of Windermere RE Anacortes Prop..

$595,000
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 2507420 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Beautifully crafted carriage house on 2.5 sunny acres with distant water views and a peaceful, private setting. Built for low-maintenance living with cement plank siding and a metal roof, the home feels bright and welcoming inside with bamboo floors, high ceilings, and large windows that frame trees to the north and water to the south.The kitchen is efficient and thoughtfully designed with granite counters, a propane range, stainless appliances, an eating counter, and generous storage. A 2.5' X 14' bench spans the south-facing windows, creating a perfect spot for reading, relaxing, or offering extra sleeping space for guests. Quality shows throughout, including the bathroom with floor-to-ceiling tile and the many finished storage closets. There's even one large enough to serve as a small sleeping nook.A wood stove and wall heater keep the upper-level cozy in cooler months. The 728-sf main level is insulated, painted, and finished with custom wood windows and carriage doors. It’s ready for your vision—convert it to additional living space, create a golf cart garage, enclose laundry area, or design a studio or workshop.The property includes an approved 3-bedroom septic and private well. A large clearing offers great garden potential, and 30 acres of unspoiled common area provide lasting privacy. Owners enjoy access to a deep-water dock, 2,500' airstrip, and expansive beaches. Decatur Island is just a quick 30-minute water taxi ride from Skyline Marina in Anacortes.

186 South Ridge Road, Decatur Island

Listing courtesy of Windermere RE Anacortes Prop..

$369,000
2499925 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Beautiful sprawling 8± acres of open meadow with 377 feet of waterfront and beach frontage, offering spectacular views of the Rosario Straits and surrounding mountains. This rare property features shared common beach frontage with Decatur Short plat and is fully primed for development with a 3-bedroom septic already installed, plus water and power to the property line. Enjoy exceptional access to Decatur Island by charter boat, personal boat, or plane. The property includes a community runway and deep-dock, ideal for easy loading and unloading. A truly unique opportunity to create a waterfront estate with unmatched access, views, and infrastructure already in place.

Decatur Beach Lane, Decatur Island

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker San Juan Is..

$795,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 2495781 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Wanting a home at the beach? This island retreat sits less than 50 yards from the water, with sweeping views toward Thatcher Pass and the surrounding islands. It’s a great getaway from Seattle and a second home in the islands doesn’t have to mean long ferry lines or complicated logistics. A private passenger ferry can bring you to Decatur Island from Anacortes in about 30 minutes and you'll find just what you've been looking for. Inside, the home is warm, bright, and easy to settle into: wood floors, vaulted ceilings, a cozy propane stove, and sunlight pouring through generous windows. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, including a new induction range and Bosch refrigerator, and looks out over a gently sloping green hillside where sheep often wander. The open "Great Room" keeps cooking, dining, and relaxing connected. A main-floor primary bedroom and ¾ bath add convenience, while upstairs offers another bedroom plus a spacious bonus room perfect for guests, movie nights, or a dedicated home office. Beds, dresser and Eames-style chair can stay. Also includes 2020 Yamaha golf cart. Decatur Northwest spans 600 acres of forest, meadow, and shoreline, with two sandy beaches, a deep-water dock, regularly scheduled private passenger ferry, Skyline parking space, tennis courts, community gardens, and miles of trails. Whether you’re into kayaking, beachcombing, hiking, or simply unwinding in nature, this island home at Sylvan Cove offers it all.

68 Sylvan Cove West, Decatur Island

Listing courtesy of Windermere RE Anacortes Prop..

$165,000
2483241 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to your own private woodland haven on this gently sloping 1.4-acre lot. Located just a quarter-mile from the county boat ramp, this property offers easy access to the water, beautiful beaches, mainland, and the surrounding islands. The land is beautifully framed by a mature canopy of majestic bigleaf maples and firs, while the understory creates a natural privacy buffer and a peaceful forest atmosphere. Tucked among neighboring properties that boast expansive water views, this lot holds incredible untapped potential. With strategic tree work, the vistas of Davis Bay and James Island can be widened and enjoyed from many vantage points.A shared well agreement with the neighboring parcel provides a vital head start on your development or weekend setup. This versatile acreage offers the rare freedom of no HOA and no restrictive CCRs, making it an ideal choice for a custom cabin, a seasonal campsite, or a modern manufactured home. Power is in the road for easy access. Bring your vision and explore the possibilities on this delightful island property.Escaping to the islands doesn't get much easier than this! Decatur Island is less than 30 minutes from Skyline Marina in Anacortes, and two water taxi companies offer multiple trips daily. Sitting in a ferry line is no fun and not necessary with this convenient option. The taxis can also bring groceries, building materials, fuel, furnishings and more.

Davis Beach Road, Decatur Island

Listing courtesy of Windermere RE Anacortes Prop..

$449,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2484143 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Large Farmhouse. Includes spacious 2nd story studio apt w Airbnb VR permit. Charming 1 bed cabin also sits quietly in the back. Private island in the San Juan islands 20 min from Anacortes. Use as an equestrian farm, full time residence or vacation home. Several outbuildings including a barn, bunkhouse and greenhouse. Centrally located. Short walk to the K-8th grade school. 1/2 mile walk to the beach. Live, work remotely on this large 2.64 acre lot. Partly wooded. Fiber for internet. Daily water taxi from Anacortes. 90 min drive from Seattle.

641 Decatur Head Drive, Decatur Island

Listing courtesy of KW Greater Seattle.

$79,000
2454921 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Start your own island dream here on Decatur Island! Level lot with plum trees and driveway available in the desirable Decatur Shores Community. A 3-bedroom septic system has already been installed, water and electricity available, laying the ground work for your retreat. Plus, with a fiber optic conduit available in the road, you can chose to stay connected with high-speed internet while enjoying your surroundings. Community amenities include a deep water dock, waterfront park, trails, and airstrip just a short stroll away. Skip the ferry lines all together and come and go by plane, boat, or water taxi year round. Come and discover the extraordinary potential of this Decatur Shores property!

16 Airport Perimeter Way, Decatur Island

Listing courtesy of Windermere RE North, Inc..

$887,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2423858 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
One of the most unique properties on Decatur Island in the desirable Decatur Shores Community, set on over 5.5 acres of prime level land, part of the islands original farm ground. This 3BD 2BA home offers a spacious layout on an expansive meticulously maintained grass parcel, perfect for entertaining indoor and out. Just across the lane you’ll find your own private airplane hanger located at the end of a 2,550 ft grass airstrip. Access couldn’t be easier with a community deep water dock for water taxi or private boat drop offs. A rare and flexible opportunity in a beautiful island setting. Embrace the possibilities and come create your ideal island lifestyle!

155 Airport Perimeter Way, Decatur Island

Listing courtesy of Windermere RE North, Inc..

$330,000
2406986 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Nestled in the gateway to Sylvan Cove on Decatur Island this vacant parcel comes with breathtaking views of Spencer Spit and Frost Island. This site is a sanctuary of natural beauty and privacy, providing access to a lifestyle of world class Decatur NW Community amenities including deep water dock ideal for boaters and island explorers, tennis courts, treasure filled beaches, serene lake, community workshop, and shared ownership of over 600 acres of preserved forest land perfect for hiking and wildlife viewing. Residents benefit from conveniences of a private ferry to and from Anacortes with mainland parking included, plus on-island caretakers providing peace of mind year round. Embrace the tranquility and ease of island living!

0 EC-19 East Cove Road, Decatur Island

Listing courtesy of Windermere RE North, Inc..

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