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579 SE Ely Street, 
Oak Harbor, WA 98277

$1,090,000


4

Beds


1

Bath


2,846

Sq Ft


Single Family

Active

Listed by

Craig Mckenzie

Jonathan Pook

Better Homes&Gardens Mckenzie

Coldwell Banker Danforth

Last updated:

July 21, 2026, 11:42 AM

MLS#

2552322

Source:

NWMLS

About This Home

579 SE Ely Street

Welcome to this iconic Whidbey Island Colonial, inspired by the “Town of Tomorrow” as Demonstration Home No. 15 at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. After 86 years in the same family, this remarkable property has been lovingly preserved while thoughtfully expanded to reflect generations of passion for gardening, tulips, raising prize-winning Hackney horses, and cultivating abundant fruit trees. The grounds and home tell an evolving story of creativity and enduring charm, featuring mature apple, pear, and plum trees on the main property, along with a full apple orchard beside the iconic barn on the neighboring acre. Current owner Neal Noorlag Jr. further elevated the estate with the addition of “The Music Conservatory,” a stunning space designed and built in 2010. Inspired by a love of architecture, music, reading, and the arts, this unique masterpiece brings a sense of elegance and inspiration that must be experienced in person. Set on a rare in-town acre, with the neighboring acre and its equally iconic barn also included, the possibilities here are truly endless. Offered for the first time ever, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a piece of history.

Home Facts

Single Family

1 Bath

4 Bedrooms

Built in 1940

Price Summary

1,090,000

$382 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

2552322

Last Updated:

July 21, 2026, 11:42 AM


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

4

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

1

Full Bathrooms:

1

Interior

Living Area:

2,846 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

Colonial

Building Area:

2,846 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1940


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

85,378


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$1,090,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$382 per Sq. Ft.

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