About 279 Kanaka Bay Road
Built by a contractor as his personal residence this home is surrounded by more than 2 acres of private peaceful woods & sunlit meadow. The 3-bed/1.75-bath 2,567-sf main home includes two custom lifts--one from the carport to the lower level & another to the upper living area for easy access between levels & a hot tub. A 1,000-sf guest house sits above the garage & offers one bedroom & 3/4 bath, making it ideal for guests, extended living or a rental. The 2-car garage has an additional 3/4-bath, a bonus room & laundry facilities for the building. Additional property highlights include a finished & heated 840-sf two-room shop 240-amp service & a garage door, plus an RV carport w/septic hook-up. A second unfinished shop/basement sits beneath the main home w/ample storage. Two generators--one dedicated to the main house & one to the guest house, ensure reliable power. Enjoy a beautiful fenced & irrigated garden space & circular driveway. Landscaping is irrigated.
Features of 279 Kanaka Bay Road
| MLS® # | 2565212 |
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| Price | $1,050,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3.25 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 2,567 |
| Acres | 2.11 |
| Year Built | 1996 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Contemporary |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 279 Kanaka Bay Road |
|---|---|
| Area | 900 - San Juan Island |
| Subdivision | San Juan Island |
| City | Friday Harbor |
| County | San Juan |
| State | WA |
| Zip Code | 98250 |
Amenities
| Parking Spaces | 4 |
|---|---|
| Parking | Attached Carport, Detached Carport, Driveway, Detached Garage, RV Parking |
| View | Territorial |
| Is Waterfront | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Elevator, Hot Tub/Spa, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wired for Generator |
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| Appliances | Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer |
| Heating | Forced Air, Heat Pump, Stove/Free Standing |
| Cooling | Heat Pump |
| Fireplace | No |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Wood |
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| Lot Description | Dead End Street, Dirt Road, Drought Resistant Landscape |
| Foundation | Poured Concrete, Slab |
School Information
| District | San Juan Island |
|---|---|
| Elementary | Friday Harbor Elem |
| Middle | Friday Harbor Mid |
| High | Friday Harbor High |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | August 14th, 2026 |
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| Days on Market | 13 |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Windermere RE San Juan Islands |
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