4079 Forest Lane, Anacortes, WA, 98221
About This Home
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a legacy home on 400+ feet of low-bank waterfront on a private shy 8.3 acres - all located on Guemes Island, the 'secret' San Juan Island, a mere 5-minute ferry ride from Anacortes. Fill your days with fishing & crabbing, beach combing & agate hunting, and even reeling in salmon straight from your own shore. Spend evenings warming by the firepit under a canopy of stars. A private boat launch and deep-water mooring buoy make the Salish Sea your personal playground, while wooded walking paths meander through the property like quiet invitations to wander. The 5,344 sqft main home, with 5 bedrooms & 4 baths, wears its elegant & warm architecture like a well-loved sweater. Clear-grain cedar wraps the living room walls beneath 20' vaulted ceilings, and picture windows frame panoramic, east-facing views of the Salish Sea & Mount Baker; sunrises here feel like a private front-row show. Spend cozy nights by the family room's stone fireplace, retreat to a primary suite with its own fireplace & skylights, and gather around the wet bar for sunset toasts. A separate ADU offers a generous shop for projects below and a 1 bed/1 bath apartment above. Trained Island EMS coupled with dedicated ambulance response from Anacortes provides amazing emergency response time and service. Property has amazing AirBNB potential with no limits on rentals like San Juan County. Do not miss this chance; this one-of-a-kind property truly enchants. See you on the island.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1984
Materials
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 1/2 Story
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Tankless Water Heater,Water Heater: Electric,Water Heater Location: Exterior
Basement
- Basement: None
Bathroom Full
- Level: Second
Bathroom Three Quarter
- Level: Second
Bathroom Three Quarter
- Level: Second
Bathroom Three Quarter
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bonus Room
- Level: Second
Den Office
- Level: Second
Dining Room
- Level: Main
Entry Hall
- Level: Main
Family Room
- Level: Main
Features
- Bath Off Primary,Ceiling Fan(s),Dining Room
- Window features: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Hardwood,Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Pellet Stove,Wood Burning,Main Level: 2,Upper Level: 1,Fireplace
- Fireplace: Yes
Great Room
- Level: Main
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Fireplace,Forced Air,Radiant,Electric,Pellet,Propane,Wood
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 5,344
- Total interior livable area: 6,060 sqft
Kitchen With Eating Space
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Second
Utility Room
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: P46539
- Special condition: Standard
- Other equipment: Wired for Generator
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary,Ceiling Fan(s),Dbl Pane/Storm Window,Dining Room,Fireplace,Fireplace (Primary Bedroom),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Water Heater,Wet Bar,Wired for Generator
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay,Ocean,Sound
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Ocean,Sound
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: No Bank,Ocean Front,Saltwater,Sound
- Frontage length: Waterfront Ft: 400
- Topography of land: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space,Wooded
Lot
- Lot size: 8.29 Acres
- Features: Dead End Street,Paved,Secluded,Deck,Moorage,Outbuildings,Patio,Propane,RV Parking,Shop
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway,Attached Garage,Detached Garage,Off Street,RV Parking
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 4
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Coastal Flooding
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Skagit County and Washington
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $19,164 | $229,968 |
| Home Insurance * | $753 | $9,036 |
| Property Taxes | $2,368 | $28,416 |
| Electricity | $414 | $4,974 |
| Total | $22,699 | $272,388 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Washington FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-26 | Listed for sale | $3,790,000 |
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