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579 SE Ely Street

Oak Harbor, WA 98277
  • $795,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ID#: 2552313
UPDATED: 19 min ago
$795,000
  • 4
    BEDS
  • 0.98
    ACRES
  • 1
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 2,846
    SQFT
  • $279
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1940
County:

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Description

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 available. Offered for the first time ever, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a piece of history.

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579 SE Ely Street Oak Harbor, WA 98277

  • Price: $795,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: Days
  • Updated: 19 min ago
  • ID#: 2552313
4
Beds
1
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.98
Acres
2,846
SQFT
$279
$/SQFT
1940
Built
Neighborhood:
City Of Oak Harbor
County:
Island
Area:
813 - North Whidbey Island
Elementary School:
Buyer To Verify
Middle School:
Buyer To Verify
High School:
Buyer To Verify
School District:
Oak Harbor
Property Description
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 available. Offered for the first time ever, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a piece of history.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Colonial Attached Garage YN No Carport YN No Covered Spaces 2 Entry Location Main Exterior Features Wood Garage YN Yes Levels One and One Half Lot Features Paved Open Parking YN No Parking Features DrivewayDetached GarageRV Parking Parking Total 2 Roof Composition Structure Type House Style Code 17 - 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt Topography LevelPartial Slope Vegetation BrushFruit TreesGarden SpacePasture View See Remarks View YN Yes Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Appliances DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorStove(s)/Range(s)Washer Appliances Included Dishwasher(s)Dryer(s)Microwave(s)Refrigerator(s)Stove(s)/Range(s)Washer(s) Basement Unfinished Baths Full Garage 0 Baths Full Lower 0 Baths Full Main 1 Baths Full Upper 0 Baths Half Garage 0 Baths Half Lower 0 Baths Half Main 0 Baths Half Upper 0 Baths Three Quarter Garage 0 Baths Three Quarter Lower 0 Baths Three Quarter Main 0 Baths Three Quarter Upper 0 Bedrooms Lower 0 Bedrooms Upper 2 Building Area Total 2846 Cooling None Cooling YN No Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Main 2 Fireplaces Total 2 Flooring Ceramic TileConcreteHardwoodVinylCarpet Heating Forced AirRadiant Heating YN Yes Interior Features Dining RoomFireplaceFrench DoorsSkylight(s)Solarium/AtriumVaulted Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s)Water Heater Living Area 1773 Main Level Bedrooms 2 Rooms Dining Room (Main Level) Entry Hall (Main Level) Great Room (Main Level) Kitchen Without Eating Space (Main Level) Living Room (Main Level) Primary Bedroom (Main Level) Rec Room (Main Level) Studio (Main Level) Utility Room (Main Level) Bathroom Full (Main Level) Bedroom (Second Level) Bedroom (Second Level) Bedroom (Main Level) Square Footage Finished 1773 Square Footage Unfinished 1073

Property Features

Association Fee 0 Association YN No Building Information Built On Lot Bus Line Nearby Yes Direction Faces East Down Payment Resource YN Yes Energy Source ElectricNatural GasWood FIRPTAYN No First Right Of Refusal No Foundation Details Poured Concrete Inclusions Dishwasher(s)Dryer(s)Microwave(s)Refrigerator(s)Stove(s)/Range(s)Washer(s) Irrigation Water Rights YN No Land Lease YN No Listing Terms CashConventionalFHAUSDA LoanVA Loan New Construction YN No Possession Closing Power Company PSE Power Production Type ElectricNatural GasWood Property Condition Average Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Security Features Partially Fenced Senior Community YN No Senior Exemption No Sewer Sewer Connected Sewer Company City of Oak Harbor Site Features Cable TVFenced-PartiallyGas AvailableGreen HouseHigh Speed InternetOutbuildingsPatioRV ParkingShopStable Special Listing Conditions None Tax Annual Amount 6364 Tax Year 2025 Water Company City of Oak Harbor Water Heater Location Basement Water Heater Type Natural Gas Water Source Public Zoning Jurisdiction City

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IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal noncommercial use, that it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.The listing data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than TRI STAR Team | RE/MAX NW are marked by the "three tree" symbol; detailed information about such listings includes the names of the listing brokers. The three tree icon refers to an NWMLS listing. Data last updated 2026-08-17T07:19:11.113. The "Days on Site" data field is calculated by BoomTown and is the number of days since the listing was originally received in our system. It is not the equivalent of "Days on Market".
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-08-17T07:19:11.113. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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