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$990,938$401 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $989,000 on Aug 20, 2025

255 ALDER ST

ORCAS, WA 98280
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,473 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$991K
$862K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$989,000 · Aug 20, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,981 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,017,420 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$162,530
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$854,890
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$904,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,017,420

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySan Juan
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Fan Cooling
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Fair
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 232 ft²Shed · 164 ft²Patio · 2,131 ft²Outdoor kitchen

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Orcas Island Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Orcas Island Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Orcas Island High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Orcas Island School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98280These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.230

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.75%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.50
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.56 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,894
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,532
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.30 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.33%

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How this home compares

255 Alder St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Orcas 98280
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Orcas 98280
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in San Juan County

What homes are worth in Orcas 98280

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$270K$4.1M

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Orcas 98280.

How it measures up in Orcas 98280

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Orcas 98280.

Estimated value$990,938
CheaperTypical $1,060,207Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$401
CheaperTypical $693Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area2,473 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,625 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 2.35 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 255 Alder St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOrcas 98280San Juan County
Estimated valuepricier than$990,93844% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4019% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than2,473 ft²80% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac8% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than199659% of homes62% of homes

About 255 Alder St

How much is 255 Alder St, Orcas, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 255 Alder St, Orcas, WA is $990,938 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $862,134 to $1,119,742. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 255 Alder St, Orcas, WA last sell?

255 Alder St, Orcas, WA last sold on Aug 20, 2025 for $989,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 255 Alder St, Orcas, WA?

255 Alder St, Orcas, WA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,473 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 255 Alder St, Orcas, WA built?

255 Alder St, Orcas, WA was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 255 Alder St, Orcas, WA?

255 Alder St, Orcas, WA is assigned to Orcas Island Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Orcas Island Middle School (middle), rated A; Orcas Island High School (high), rated A. All sit in Orcas Island School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 255 Alder St, Orcas, WA compare to other homes in Orcas 98280?

Among the 1,671 homes in Orcas 98280, it is worth more than 44% of them ($990,938 against a typical $1,060,207), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($401 against a typical $693), it is bigger than 80% of them (2,473 ft² against a typical 1,625 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 2.35 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1996 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of San Juan County, it is worth more than 58% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 255 Alder St, Orcas, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 255 Alder St, Orcas, WA was $6,981. The county assessed it at $1,017,420.

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