1520 8th Street · Anacortes, WA 98221
Source: NWMLS · RE/MAX Gateway · Kelli Lang #NWM2588179
About this home
Welcome to 1520 8th Street, where color, character, and a little whimsy make every room memorable! Hardwood floors and graceful archways lead through inviting living spaces, while the dining room’s coffered ceiling adds an elegant touch. The bright kitchen features a generous island with seating and opens to a comfortable gathering area, perfect for morning coffee or evenings with friends. Downstairs, an apartment with a private entrance, its own kitchen and bathroom, and a small garden offers flexible space for guests, hobbies, or movie nights. Outside, enjoy a view of Guemes Channel from the huge deck above the two-car garage, which also includes a small shop. Thoughtfully planned landscaping across three lots creates a sense of privacy in town, with mature trees, colorful plantings, a grassy lawn, and a tucked-away patio. The garden was featured on a 2022 tour sponsored by the Skagit Symphony. A greenhouse added in 2025 with a metal roof, an existing shed, and on-site parking for one vehicle or a small boat add even more possibilities to this one-of-a-kind Anacortes home.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Stories
- 2 stories
- Year built
- 1906 (renovated 2003)
- Lot size
- 9,148 sq ft (0.21 acres)
- County
- Skagit
- MLS #
- NWM2588179
Interior
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Fireplace
- 1 · Wood Burning
- Interior features
- Second Kitchen, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Stone, Wood
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- See Remarks
- Lot features
- Alley, Corner Lot, Paved, Secluded
- Topography
- Level,Partial Slope
- View
- Sound
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 4
- Garage
- Yes
- Covered spaces
- 2
- Parking features
- Detached Garage, RV Parking
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Electric, Natural Gas
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Old Town
- Property tax
- $7,380 (2026)
Transaction
- Listed on
- Sep 29, 2026
- Days active
- 23
- Price per sq ft
- $413
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2017-04-20
- Sold$525,000
Schools
School district: Anacortes
- Elementary
- Buyer To Verify
- Middle
- Anacortes Mid
- High
- Anacortes High SchoolSchoolDigger 5 stars · Top 5% in WA
Listing provided courtesy of: RE/MAX Gateway
Listing agent: Kelli Lang.
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Data last updated 2026-10-16.