Active · Residential

579 SE Ely Street , Oak Harbor, WA 98277

Oak Harbor, WA 98277

$1,090,000

4 bedrooms · 1 bathrooms · 1,773 sq ft

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Listing provided by Better Homes&Gardens McKenzie · MLS #2552322 · Active

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About this property

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 details

Property type: Single Family Residence
Year built: 1940
Lot size: 85,378 sq ft
Association dues: $0 · frequency not provided
Annual property tax: $7,930 (2026)
Parking spaces: 2
School district: Oak Harbor

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