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Craig McKenzieBetter Homes&Gardens McKenzie
$1,090,000
579 SE Ely Street, Oak Harbor, WA 98277Listing ID 2552322

579 SE Ely Street, Oak Harbor, WA 98277

Active
City Of Oak Harbor
Last updated: Jul 30, 2026
Property Type
Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Bedrooms
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
Square Feet
2,846
Acres
Acres
1.96
Cooling
Cooling
None
Heating
Heating
Forced Air, Radiant
Year Built
Year Built
1940
Parking
Parking
Driveway, Detached Garage, RV Parking

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.

Property Information

Property Details

Location

Address
579 SE Ely Street
County
Island
City
Oak Harbor
Zip Code
98277
Subdivision
City Of Oak Harbor
School District
Oak Harbor
High School
Buyer To Verify
Elementary School
Buyer To Verify
MLS Area
813 - North Whidbey Island

Interior Features

Beds and Baths

Bedrooms
4
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1

Building

Building Information

Square Feet
2,846
Year Built
1940
Construction
Wood
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Roof
Composition
Condition
Average

Financial

Special Conditions
None

Property Taxes

Tax Annual Amount
$7,930
Tax Year
2025
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service
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