$1,249,000

Amazing Puget Sound Island Waterfront!

Vashon, King County, Washington
near Birch Bay

0.47
ACRES

3
BEDROOMS

4
BATH

2500
SQ FT

carport • beachfront • fishing • waterfront

Property description

Perched 200 feet above the shimmering waters of Colvos Passage on Vashon Island’s coveted west side, this exceptional 3-bed, 3.5-bath, 2,500 sq ft home offers a rare blend of natural splendor, thoughtful design, and effortless convenience. It was designed and built by a team of four engineers — and owned and maintained ever since by one of them — reflecting the precision and attention to detail you’d hope for, and then some. Madrona and fir lend a sense of seclusion rarely found so close to the water, while deer, fox, and coyote roam the wooded grounds. The home sits on a private, dead-end country road shared by just two full-time residents — most of the neighboring properties are second homes that sit quiet for much of the year. Vashon has long been known as a safe, close-knit community where neighbors look out for one another.

Yet for all its privacy, the home stays remarkably well connected: Downtown Vashon is just a 7-minute drive, with West Seattle 20 minutes away, Tacoma 15 minutes, and mainland Western Washington about 10 minutes by ferry. The Pacific Northwest’s famously temperate climate shines here, with an average of about 75 days a year climbing above 70°F — plenty of long, sunny afternoons to enjoy from every deck and window. A true island sanctuary that never asks you to give up access to the city.

Vashon itself is the largest island in Puget Sound south of Admiralty Inlet, yet home to just over 11,000 residents — a rare pairing of scale and small-town intimacy. Outdoor life is abundant, with miles of forested hiking trails and quiet, rolling roads that make the island a favorite among cyclists. Its cultural life is just as rich: excellent restaurants, numerous art galleries, and an unusually large community of resident artists working across the visual and performing arts. The Vashon Center for the Arts anchors the scene with a performance hall, gallery, and year-round programming, complemented by lively farmers markets, two grocery stores, and two hardware stores. The island has even inspired its own literature, from Betty MacDonald’s beloved memoir Onions in the Stew, set on Vashon, to published histories of its people and past. Set squarely between Seattle and Tacoma, the island is a natural gateway to the wider Pacific Northwest.

Details

Home Features

The three-story layout is the home's quiet masterstroke, and its rarest quality is a simple one: every single room frames a sweeping water view — an unusual find even among waterfront homes.
The upper level is reached directly from the street, step-free — putting two bedrooms and their baths within easy, level access for those with limited mobility or physical impairments. These top-floor rooms claim the highest, most expansive views of the water and the Olympics beyond.
The main floor is the heart of the home, uniting kitchen, living room, and a sunroom large enough for dining in seamless flow, with laundry conveniently on the same level. Its deck sits high enough to watch eagles soar below you as you enjoy your morning coffee.
The lower level offers a private retreat: a third bedroom spacious enough to comfortably hold a queen bed, with its own full bath, a family room warmed by a wood stove, and a sunroom wrapped by its own deck — a covered outdoor space to enjoy the setting even on rainy Northwest days. A quiet layout ideal for guests, children, or a home office.
Behind the beauty is substance: over $180,000 in recent upgrades, including remodeled bathrooms, refurbished balconies, new wood decking, new appliances, a new furnace, fresh landscaping, and significant waterfront development. A recent geotechnical survey is available for review by request — the kind of documentation a hillside waterfront home of this caliber deserves.

Water Facility Features

Colvos Passage is a deep, dramatic channel of Puget Sound — roughly a mile wide at this point and plunging more than 300 feet — serving as a major marine wildlife corridor. From your elevated vantage, watch orca pods pass, humpbacks breach, dolphins arc, and sea lions and otters play. Sitting a full 200 feet above the water, the home enjoys sweeping, protected views with none of the flooding concerns of shoreline properties.
The property's westerly orientation delivers a nightly spectacle: sunsets sinking behind the Olympic Mountains and setting the waters of the Passage aglow. Below, over 100 feet of private beach is anchored by a newly constructed raised waterfront patio and firepit — wired for power and lighting, perfect for sunset bonfires at the water's edge. A substantial seawall of stone, concrete, and wood construction secures the shoreline, completing a rare stretch of Puget Sound waterfront defined by beauty and permanence.

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