Cabin-like retreat on Washington's Whidbey Island waterfront going for $1.8M

Built in 1972, the cabin-style home at 888 Seabluff Terrace on Coupeville's waterfront began its life as a modest A-frame. Through the past few decades, however, it's been expanded and remodeled into a sizable Whidbey Island retreat that's now on sale for $1.8 million. 

The two-bedroom, two-bathroom home measures 2,383 square feet over its two levels. The entire back of the home faces the water; the only thing standing between the shore and the house are large trees. 

The house, which could serve as a primary residence or vacation home, is nestled among those trees on just under a half-acre of land. It offers sweeping views of the Puget Sound, the Cascade Mountains and the Seattle area skyline. 

But according to listing agent Louis Muniz of Windermere Whidbey Island, the home's location has more to offer than just waterfront views.   

"[It's] centrally located between the historic towns of Coupeville and Langley on Whidbey Island, and is just up the road from the historic Greenbank Farm with its shops and walking trails," Muniz said. 

The last time the property sold was in 2018, when it traded hands for $929,000. Today, the list price is almost twice that, reflecting the dramatic increase in demand for waterfront property in the Seattle metro area. 

Anna Marie Erwert writes from both the renter and new buyer perspective, having (finally) achieved both statuses. She focuses on national real estate trends, specializing in the San Francisco Bay Area and Pacific Northwest. Follow Anna on Twitter: @AnnaMarieErwert.