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42 ALDER ST

ORCAS, WA 98280
2
Beds
1
Baths
864 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,605 (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.$216,320 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$180,570
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,750
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$338,490
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$216,320

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Manufactured, Modular, Pre-Fabricated Homes
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Modular
CountySan Juan
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Fan Cooling
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Yes - Type Unknown
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 88 ft²Shed · 48 ft²Patio · 88 ft²Outdoor kitchen

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

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

42 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.

  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Orcas 98280
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in San Juan County

How it measures up in Orcas 98280

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

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,625 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 2.36 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 42 Alder St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOrcas 98280San Juan County
Living areabigger than864 ft²17% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac13% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than199251% of homes54% of homes

About 42 Alder St

How big is 42 Alder St, Orcas, WA?

42 Alder St, Orcas, WA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 42 Alder St, Orcas, WA built?

42 Alder St, Orcas, WA was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. It is a modular home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42 Alder St, Orcas, WA?

42 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 42 Alder St, Orcas, WA compare to other homes in Orcas 98280?

Among the 1,671 homes in Orcas 98280, it is bigger than 17% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,625 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 2.36 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1992 against a typical 1992). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 42 Alder St, Orcas, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Alder St, Orcas, WA was $1,605. The county assessed it at $216,320.

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