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YOUR KEY TO REAL ESTATE IN SKAgIT, SNOhOmISh, ISLANd ANd WhATcOm cOUNTIES
13026 PERSONS ROAD, BOW $599,000OPEN HOUSE ON SATURDAY, MAY 1ST, 12:00-2:00.Location Bow!! 10 acres with unobstructed bay, Mt. Baker and territorial views. 2500 sq.ft. home with attached outdoor greenhouse, a spacious garden, open concept with soaring ceilings for tons of natural light. Huge kitchen with lots of built-ins, wall of pantry and cabinets, living room also has cherry built-ins. Master on the main level. Den office on main level, additional bonus room upstairs. Spacious front porch to enjoy the views. Barn for the horses has two stalls. MLS# 27851
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Mount Vernon $349,000Beautiful home in Nookachamp Hills boasts exceptional views. Formal living rm. Kitchen w/ stainless stl applcs opens to eating nook. Mstr ste on main floor w/full BA & walk-in closet. Fully fin bsmnt w/3 BD, 1 BA & a very lg rec rm! #23516
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Burlington $324,950Bayhill! 1700 SF, 3 BR, 2 Bath Rambler with Brick Accents. Formal Living Room & Family Room off the Kitchen. Fenced Yard. RV Parking. Bayview School. #64238
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Bow $349,950Newer Rambler in Bow on 1 acre. 2323 sq. ft., 3+ BR, 2 Baths. Open floor plan – great room w/ fire-place. Beautifully landscaped, very private. Easy I-5 access. RV + boat parking, shop. #29124793
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La Conner $269,000Shelter Bay! Great 3 BR Rambler on Large Corner Lot 3 BR, 1.75 Baths. Vaulted Ceilings, Skylights & a Large Kitchen are just a few of the extras! 2-car attached Garage. #60678
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Sedro-Woolley $399,000Pvt 1 ac in Sedro-Woolley city limits. 2236 s.f. rambler features 3 BD, 2 ½ BA. Granite counter-tops, Bamboo flrg, ceramic tile & wall to wall car-pet. Open flr plan w/formal dining rm. Spacious, partially fenced yard. Large 3 car garage. #21759
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Burlington $259,500Burlington Rambler on Lg Fenced Corner Lot. 2000+ sq ft with Open Floor Plan. 2 gas fire-places, 3 decks, 2 shops. Lots of parking & much, much more! #10537
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Mount Vernon $473,500Beautiful, Newer Crafstman Home. 3064 SF, 3+ BR plus office, 3 ½ Baths. Huge Fam./Rec. Room upstairs. Gourmet Kitchen, Walk-in Pantry. 3-car garage, RV Parking. On 2.40 acres w/potential for 3 extra lots. #29162459
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Mount Vernon $229,000Immaculate, ground floor, one level condo in MV. 2 bedrooms + den. 2 car garage. Gas fireplace. Abundant storage. Lovely master bath w/ tiled shower. Great location w/ view over city & walk-ing trail. #21439
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Burlington $895,5004750 SF Custom-Built Home. 38 X 40 Insulated Shop/Garage. Attached 24 X 24 Woodshop/ Gameroom. Theater Room w/ 93” Projection TV. 2.6 Acres & only 3 miles from town. Beautiful Neighborhood Homes. #64397
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Burlington $120,000Wonderfully cared for triple wide in gated 55+ park. Light & bright home w/cathedral clgs & open flr pln. Lg kit w/eating bar opens to din & liv w/cozy gas fpl. Mstr ste w/walk-in closet & shwr. 2 car gar, Trex deck & easy care yd. #29094308
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4717 Guemes island rd anacortes • $899,500Luxurious Waterfront Home. 150+ ft of beach frontage. Unobstructedviews. 3bed/3bath, 3213SF. Decks, Patios, Upgrades galore! MLS#38229
19597 skyridGemount Vernon • $340,000Beautiful 4 Bedroom 3 bath home on approx ½acre.Gourmet kitchen, top of the line appliances!RV parking, minutes to I-5.MLS#48986
161 swinomish dr.la conner • $449,000Great Rambler Right on the Water! 3bed/2ba, 2000+sf, Open concept,tile floors, huge deck, Lrg 2 car garage w/storage. One sided concrete 40’ dock.
All Shelter Bay amenities. MLS#59545
202 dalan plla conner $419,900Quality Craftsman!Open Floor plan, beautiful finishes though out this4 bed/2/5ba 2540 sf home, bonus +
office. Master on main, lrg back deck, low maintenance landscaping. Just around the corner from downtown. MLS#59292
1010 17th st.anacortes $185,000Ready For YouCute home near Central Business District. 720sfw/1 car garage. New 30yr roof, all
applicances stay. Possible Commercial Use! MLS#57858
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OPEN SATURDAY, 12:00-2:0013026 PERSONS, BOW, $599,000. 10 acres with excellent view of the bay & Mt. Baker. 2500 SF home. Barn with 2 stalls. Josh Wilson Rd. past Farm to Market (North) West on Rector, North on Persons around corner to home on left long driveway. Agent: Karine Anderson, (360)421-1189.
OPEN SATURDAY, 1:00-3:00424 BENNETT ST, SDW, $199,500. Charming craftsman with 3 bedrooms & 1 bath. 1 car garage plus newer 24x33 shop. Lrg lot with mature landscaping. Hwy 9 into Sedro Woolley, east on W. State Street, south on 3rd Street to Bennett, home on left side. Agent: Alice Hanson, (360)770-8791.
MOUNT VErNON...408 WIDNOR DR., MV $125,000Original owner selling this 2 bedroom, 1.75 bath manufactured home on its own land. Many updates plus landscaped yard with shed & raised beds. Call Karen Beckner at 840-9455. #29158191249 SHANTEL ST, MV $175,500Move-in ready rambler. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, attached 2 car garage. 1119 SF, covered patio, fenced yard. Gorgeous hand-scraped hardwood floors. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #58087722 PYRAMID PEAK PL., MV $189,900Immaculately maintained former model home can be yours! 3 bedroom, 2 bath, with security system, surround sound &front yard irrigation. Call Jamie Yantis at 540-5264. #11612325 EVERGREEN ST., MV $190,000Totally remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bath craftsman with wrap-around deck. Spacious kitchen. New vinyl windows, new foundation, cedar siding & huge front yard with fruit trees. Call Karen Beckner at 840-9455. #41040418 N. 18TH PL., MV $242,500Immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath home featuring spacious living room, family room and kitchen. Fully fenced yard with RV parking for 40’ RV. Quiet street and private lot too. Call Sarah Minton at 770-3076. #2823614107 AVON ALLEN RD, MV $249,950A great 1 acre mini farm in Avon, perfect horse property. Many updates in this cute home with wrap around deck. Fenced & pastured property with barn & outbuildings. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #336183300 COMANCHE, MV $269,500Quality built 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2500+ SF. Covered parking for 5 cars, 24’x30’ carport ready to finish into a shop. Lot is almost an acre & is nicely landscaped. Call Sarah Minton at 770-3076. #26937
20383 ERIC ST., MV $269,900Spacious 2231 sq.ft. rambler on almost 1/2 acre in quiet south MV neighborhood. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Kitchen with island. Double sided fireplace. Big fenced yard. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #174442901 MANITO DR., MV $288,0003 bedroom home on large lot. Updated kitchen. Dining room with french doors leads out to a deck. Fully finished lower floor. Garden space, 2 car garage & RV parking. Call Sherry Johansen at 708-3636. #2557717507 Dunbar Rd., MV $299,00Wonderful vintage home on .5+ acre with lovely natural gardens. Enjoy the peace & serenity on the wrap around front porch. Call Robin Luif at 420-2026. #4370117015 THEODORSON LN, MV $299,950Classic beauty has just been restored & renovated; blending the original with the new. 4 bdrms, 2 baths, 2392 SF, shop/garage & orchard on a 2/3 acre lot. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #21396
3908 DOGWOOD PL, MV $369,900Golf community home on peaceful street with greenbelt behind. 1984 SF, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. 2 covered decks & beautiful manicured yard. Call Cindy Sullivan at 421-3453 or Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #6082317550 MCLEAN RD, MV $409,000Beautiful 1907 historic charmer on 1.29 acres. 5 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, set up for bed & breakfast. Barn, gazebo, fruit/walnut trees, grape arbor. Many original & period details. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #131051519 BRENTWOOD LN, MV $424,950Immaculate custom rambler with many extras. Master has walk-in closet, bath with marble floor & jetted tub. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, central vac & all appliances stay. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #44494515 N. WAUGH RD, MV $474,500Beautiful 4000 sq. ft. home boasting a spacious mother-in-law apartment, in-ground pool, master suite & charming upgrades throughout. Call Sarah Minton at 770-3076. #530533416 LINDSAY PLACE, MV $529,000Custom Craftsman home. 4000+ sq.ft., with gorgeous master suite & huge kitchen with granite. Outdoor living area on covered deck. Huge finished shop in basement. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #2860214380 VIEW MOOR DR., MV $599,950Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2700+ SF home located on Pleasant Ridge, over-looking tulip fields & farm-land. Nearly 1/2 acre lot. LaConner school district. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #16555
35254 PHIPPS DR., MV $614,000100’ +/- of waterfront on Lake Cavanaugh! 2 bedroom cabin on two level lots, just over an acre. Great dock for your water toys. Electric & phone are hooked up. Call Tasha Zahlis at 391-5075. #9279
23191 STATE ROUTE 9, MV $645,000Live where you play! 3426 sq.ft. of elegant living space & 75 ft. of sandy beach on Lake McMurray. Lake view master & 2 full kitchens. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607 or Cindy Sullivan at 421-3453. #6273015892 LARSON LN, MV $699,900Custom residence on picturesque 9.4 acres providing pristine pasture & Cultus Mtn views. 3000+ sq.ft., 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths + office loft. Call Cindy Sullivan at 421-3453 or Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #155681231 S. 10TH ST., MV $789,000Completely restored 1929 home on a nearly one acre with expansive views of the Skagit River, tulip fields & beyond. Updated kitchen with cherry cabinets & granite counters. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #47650
SEDrO-WOOllEY...412 PUGET AVE., SDW $149,900Over 1360 sq.ft., 3+ bedrooms, formal dining with wainscoting, french doors, fireplace & high ceilings. Wonderful spacious kitchen, oak cabinets. Detached garage. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #41385405 COFFMAN LN, SDW $150,000Nice starter home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, hot water gas heat & attached garage with room for RV parking, nice sized lot & located on a dead-end street. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #29126068
215 GIBSON, SDW $172,950Classic mid-century home with 3 bedrooms & 1 remodeled bath. Remodeled living room with French doors opening to yard, 1914 sq.ft. New kitchen floor. Detached garage/shop. Call Kurt Acton at 333-2002. #60690
424 BENNETT ST, SDW $199,500Charming craftsman with 3 bedrooms & 1 bath. Updated kitchen with new cupboards, dishwasher & flooring. 1 car garage plus newer 24x33 shop. Lrg lot with mature landscaping. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #6372624695 DIANE LN, SDW $234,5003 bedroom, 1-story home with great new shop, located on quiet dead-end street. Fenced yard, deck, new carpet & interior paint. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #38752508 CREEK LN, SDW $239,0003 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on large corner lot. Master bedroom with walk-in closet & full bath. Attached 2 car garage. Fenced back yard with garden beds. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #43212321 HELEN ST., SDW $245,000Wonderful 4 bedroom, 2.25 bath home in Klinger Estates. 1800+ sq.ft. Fully fenced back yard. Open floor plan. 2 car garage with lots of storage. Call Tasha Zahlis at 391-5075. #2095421356 ROLLING RIDGE DR., SDW $318,500Beautiful Rolling Ridge Estates. Meticulously maintained 3 bedroom + office & 2 full baths on .37 acres of pristine level landscape. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607 or Cindy Sullivan at 421-3453. #429047759 F & S Grade Rd, SDW $355,000Charming home on 7+ acres overlooking the valley. Large upgraded kitchen, formal living & dining rooms & cozy family room. Extra bonus room for guest, MIL or art studio. Call Rita Ingram at 708-8338. #1648023993 MARTIN RD, SDW $398,900Tucked away for complete privacy on 10 acres. Open floor plan with 2 master suites, walk-in pantry, 4 bedrooms, woodstove, 2 decks. 24x48 3-bay shop with 220 wiring. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #54797
7755 CULLY LN, SDW $849,900Exquisite northwest style lodge home on 10 pas-toral acres. Custom built with over 5300 sq.ft., 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. 5+ acres of pasture. Call Cindy Sullivan at 421-3453 or Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #61683
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linda Eastman, CrS.....................................202-4075Mark Peacock ..............................................708-8339Megan O’Bryan............................................708-5817Melanie Archuleta .......................................770-4032Pauline Johnson...........................................661-2400rita Ingram...................................................708-8338robin lee luif/Associate Broker, GrI........420-2026Sarah Minton ...............................................770-3076Sherry Johansen..................................... 708-3636
Jamie Yantis ..................................................540-5264Jannette Krieger...........................................708-0233Jim Glackin, Associate Broker ....................428-2828Josh Scott .....................................................708-1010Karen Beckner, CrS, GrI ............................840-9455Karine Anderson, GrI .................................421-1189Kim Kelley, GrI, CrS...................................202-5515Kurt Acton, Habla Espanol..........................333-2002leeAnn Dean ...............................................421-3082
Alice Hanson, GrI .......................................770-8791Bill Krieger....................................................421-4446Bob Masterman, Property Management...202-7458Brett Johnson ...............................................661-3825Cindy Sullivan ..............................................421-3453Danielle Hester............................................420-6807Donna rowell/Associate Broker ................708-7984Elizabeth Miller, GrI....................................420-3607George Bellos, ABr .....................................708-9762
Steve Olson............................................ 708-1499Tasha Zahlis ............................................ 391-5075Traci Gilbertson ..................................... 333-3479Vikki Mitchell ......................................... 770-5610Warren Bingham.................................... 770-2421 Windermere Mortgage ServicesEsther Spence-Crabb ............................ 929-0953
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cape cod home… Gardener’s delight! Large lot w/circular driveway, mature landscaping. Main floor w/1 BR, living room/dining room w/fir floors, kitchen w/french doors to deck. Upstairs carpeted w/2 BR, lots of parking. On corner lot. #41566 $179,000$10,000 paid for buyer’s closing costs on this beautiful 4 BR home on a half acre lot in South Mount Vernon. $439,500 #28079612one acre… w/elec & PUD water located between Mount Vernon & Big Lake. $215,000 #27155085easy access! This 2 BR condo near hospital has an attached garage and no stairs. New carpet & paint too! $139,950 #47903nice westerly views… from this 1.5 acre lot in Conway. Great bldg site for home or manufac-tured home. $135,000 #52673
bring your horses! Great west Mount Ver-non location, 4 ac, 28’x54’ shop, 2 stall barn. Spacious updated home w/3 BR, 2.5 BA. Bonus room, pasture fenced, fruit trees & gardens. $399,900 #63530private 3 acres… next to Little Mtn in Mount Vernon. Fenced pasture, barn & 2 BR, 2 BA home. Just $289,500 #29110509beautiful new home! Located in a quiet cul-de-sac. Home has gorgeous Timborana wood floors. Granite counters, tile accents & wide moldings & trim. $374,500 #29145114corner cook rd and 99! Never before listed corner property across from Bob’s Burger & I-5. 2 houses & retail bldg on corner. $550,000 #28183823half acre view lot! Spectacular views of Skagit Valley, Skagit River & Cascade Mtns. All ser-vices incl natural gas, sewer, water & cable. Conve-nient location close to town. $185,000 #29156452big opportunity… 2.26 acres in excellent Sedro-Woolley location. Zoned for Retail & Apart-ments. $199,500 #29104060nicest in the area… large 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 story home with over 2100sf off Division. Tax credit available too! Fully landscaped yard, playground area, trails & much more. $225,33192
55+ community… Enjoy active adult living w/gated secure environment. Low maint offers gas heat, A/C & gazebo for the sunsets. New roof & paint in 2009. 2 car gar w/work benches. $94,500 #60180just finished new home! Gorgeous 4 BR, 3 BA home, custom built, central vac, tons of storage, wood floors, must see. $437,500 #44903classic colonial… 4 BR, 2 1/2 BA home! In perfect condition too! Gorgeous built-ins & wood-work, lots of hdwd, new carpet, applcs & roof. 2 fpls + 2800 sf of living luxury. $449,950 #29038543custom mount vernon home… Gorgeous 4 BR, over 3,000 sf home w/westerly views! Many upgrades, granite countertops, open floor design, lots of storage & more. $447,500 #45178great buy! Very sharp 1200 sf home in a great Sedro-Woolley neighborhood. Newer exterior paint, floor coverings & vinyl windows. Det garage/shop, large deck & fenced back yard. $175,000 #28899
8 acres… Great 4 BR, 3 BA brick home in a very rural neighborhood. Island kit w/pantry, lg dining rm & very nice rec rm. Lg deck, hot tub, all facing south-west & min to I-5. A must see! $419,000 #57569country living… in grand style, vaulted ceil-ings, tile floors. View of farmland. .35 acre lot and more. $259,950 #9302near laconner… almost an acre of land fronting on paved road. Partially cleared & great spot of MH or bldg. Drilled well but will require a septic system. $89,500 #29092390let’s make a deal… Owner needs to sell this new Mfg home in Skyline & will consider all offers. Craftsman style 2 BR, den, 1 3/4 BA open flr plan w/lg covered porch & 1315 sf. $199,500 #29010206samish island… No bank waterfront home on 3/4 ac. lot. A rare find, 79’ of beachfront w/bulkhead, tidelands & shared boat launch. Gorgeous views from solid 1 level home w/3 BR, 2 BA & geat room. 30c40 shop w/3 bays. $1,225,000 #290271813 plus acres… of pasture w/1782 sf 3 BR home plus large garage in Sedro-Woolley. $274,500 #54710burlington rambler… Nicely refurbished 3 BR, 1.5 BA home on 1/4 acre lot. Fenced backyard with garden space & privacy. Detached 768 sf shop w/2 bays & lean-to storage. $225,000 #57221
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A great home for first time buyers! New carpet & new paint. Move-In Ready! Home has 3 bedrooms and 1 bath with bath access from Master. Nice size lot. #50685 • Call John, 770-5237, Annette, 770-5570
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17507 DUNBAR RD, MV $299,000Wonderful vintage home on 1/2 acre of fertile soil with a private country location yet minutes away from town. New country kitchen that opens to the dining room with French doors opening out to the wrap around porch. From the porch you can enjoy the serenity of the natural garden and bird sanctuary. There is a spacious living room/family room area plus a library/of-fice with a window seat. The main bathroom
has a claw foot tub. Upstairs is a big landing and the master bedroom plus another nice bedroom. The utility is right off the kitchen and there is a fruit room and a dandy storage building. The grounds have raspberries, blueberries, walnut trees and some other fruit trees. The home has a new septic/drain field for a 4 bedroom home.
23277 BULSON RD, MV $369,950Charming country home on 5.3 acres just south of Mount Vernon. This vintage 1930’s home has nice wood flooring and lots of sunny windows overlooking the fenced pasture with an orchard. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths plus a spacious family room with french doors out to the deck. There is a claw foot bathtub in the main bath. The attic has its own stairwell and there is room for expansion. The grounds have 1200 sq. ft. hobby horse barn with 3 stalls.
To schedule a private showing of these charming country homes, please call Robin at (360) 420-2026.
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Camp Site C-36, #8, “Fox'sLair”, large lot, gravel, firepit,2 water faucets, 2 gray waterdumps, metal frame w/tarp,26' X 45', propane tank,$9500 OBO. C-36, #7, pieshape large lot, gravel, onewater faucet, 1 gray waterdump, $5500 obo. [email protected] 360-708-9993
MV Frances Rd. Roomw/single bed, $400/mo. $100dep. 360-424-6974
Prof. woman seeks room-mate, newer home, nice area,no pets. $550. 360-391-0746
Quiet location, nice 2 bdrm, 2ba E of Sedro-Woolley. $725.Timberline Park 428-6845
2 Bdrm, 1 Ba, new mobile inDay Creek on the river. Stor-age shed. No pets. Back-ground & credit ck. $800, 1st,last & dep. 757-3888
QUIET Anacortes 3 bdrm, 2ba, 3606 A Michelle Ln., gaslog frplc., carport/storage,W/S/G pd. $845 + dep. Cred-it ck. 360-293-8506 or [email protected]
MV FOUR PLEX, 518 S. 20th,2 bdrm, 2 ba., ground floor.W/D, deck, garage, $775.$600 dep. 424-6974
MV 4 plex 322 S. 20th, 2bdrm, 1 ba, yard, garage,woodstove, gas heat, W/D,complete interior redo,$750/mo. $500 dep. 360-424-6974
Mount Vernon Studio, allutils. paid, $597. Nopets/smoke. 540-1249
Beautiful downtown La Con-ner side street, 2 bdrm, 2ba.,apt. Private back deck &yard, separate storage unit,well lit covered off road park-ing, adjacent to downtownshops. $875/mo. 360-840-4335
MV duplex, 2 Bdrm, 1 Ba, allappliances, W/S/G pd., 1 cargarage. $850 + $500 dam-age. 360-202-0359
MV 518 S. 20th, 1200 sq. ft. 2bdrm, 2 ba, garage, covereddeck, W/D, new carpet &paint, $750. + $500 dep. 424-6974
MV 2 bdrm., 1700 Cleveland,carport, new carpet & paint,W/S/G pd., No smoke/pets.$825/mo & $600 dep. 206-948-2225
MV 2 bdrm, gas heat, greatlocation, garage, WSG pd.$850. 360-770-7470
La Conner waterfront, 2bdrm, lrg. yard, private, allapplcs, $895. 360-770-7470
Waterfront, La Conner, 1Bdrm, completely remodeled,$1000/mo., avail. now. 360-757-0987 or 360-708-4066
Waterfront, La Conner, 1Bdrm, completely remodeled,$1100/mo., avail. now. 360-757-0987 or 360-708-4066
Water view, La Conner. 3bdrm, 2 ba rambler, Hope Is-land, $1700. 425-745-8975
THE RENT LADYMV 3 bdrm, 3 ba, $1299
Call Mary: 360-540-3334Anac. Studio, $775
LaConner 3 bdrm, 2 ba, $1075Burl. 2 bdrm, 1 ba, $950SW 2 bdrm, 2 ba., $900
Call Robin: 360-299-2353photos @ rentlady.com
Small 2 bdrm, fenced yard,newly remodeled, $800 +dep. 360-855-0533
RENTALSSee listings online at skagitrentals.com or
call Re/Max, 424-3198
Newer 2 bdrm, 1 ba., 515Pacific, SW, 3 car garage,$1100. 360-424-7368
MV 2 bdrm, 1 ba, dbl cargarage, just remodeled. Gasfurnace. No pets/smoke.Refs. req'd. $1200/mo. +$1000 dep. 360-424-3939
Mount Vernon Hill. Bright,sunny 4 bdrm, 2.5 ba. Openfloor-plan, all gas applcs.,fireplace and skylight. Nicelylandscaped, fenced back-yard, in cul-de-sac. Homebacks to green-belt withstream, ponds and trails.$1,650/mo. 1st, last and dep.(360) 391-0124.
Move in Special: $800 firstmonth, $1200 thereafter, MV3 bdrm, 2 ba., 360-652-6080
Clear Lake, spacious studio,$425. 3 bdrm, 2 ba on 2acres. $995. 360-920-6033
BURLINGTON 2 bdrm, 601Hazel, W/S/G pd. & lawncare. 360-755-0328
Burlington - very nice & new3 Bdrm, 2 ½ Ba modernhome w/applcs., 1 car at-tached garage, close to I-5 &Hwy 20, $1200, $750 damagedep. 360-202-4700 after 5pmask for Mike.
Big Lake view 2800 sq. ft.house on large tract, 3 bdrm,2 ba, 1 bonus room, secured,gated driveway, $1750/mo.1St, last & $1000 dep. 360-661-2372
Big 1 bdrm home in Con-crete, $700. W/S/G included.Credit check, 360-853-8737
Anacortes small 2 bdrm cab-in, carpet, w/d, gas heat, car-port. No pets. $700, 1st, last &dep. 360-293-2920
Anac. Waterfront 3 bdrm,2.5 ba., shop, 1.7 acres,$1200 + dep. 770-8670
2 bdrm, 1 ba., home next toSW High School, fully fenced,detached garage, fruit trees,all applcs. No smoke, pets ?$975 + $900 dep. 393-9428
2 bdrm, 1 ba, waterfront cab-in by golf course, no smoke/pets, refs/dep $995 855-0877
2 bdrm, 1 ba cottage at DayCreek on the river. Shop, firepit, lrg yard. No pets. back-ground & credit check. $850.1st, last & dep. 360-757-3888
2 bdrm house, W/S/G/elec-tric provided, $525/mo. +dep. 855-1619
Private deck, 2 Bdrm,MV. Clean, quiet, W/S/G/basic cable pd. References+ dep., $750. No smoke/pets. 360-424-1695
NO HIDDEN FEES!Fairhaven Manor 757-2149
Norris Place 757-30601, 2 & 3 Bdrm Apts. Afford-able. Section 8 okay.
MV large 2 bdrm, W/D, cov-ered parking, $750/mo. SWnew 2 bdrm, 1 ½ ba, garage,$850. No smoking/pets. CallMark, 708-2694
ARTIST'S HOUSING!Brand new w/ Amazing Views
2917 Hoyt Avenue, Everett425-252-5935
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Apartments for Rent:UTILITIES INCLUDED:W/S/G, CABLE TV & POW-ER. Studio, $570. 1 bdrm,$700. Larger 1 bdrm, $800.Monthly lease, 24 hr. on sitelaundry, close to college. Call(360)424-0221
FOR RENT1, 2 & 3 brdm apts
across from Cascade MallWasher & Dryer in unitsWe payW/S/G & Basic Cable.
CASCADE MEADOWS310 Cascade Pl360-757-1048
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MV 1 bdrm duplex W/D $675;studio apt $500. No pets/smoke. Refs + dep. 421-4391
3 bdrm, 1 ba, $750. + dep. 1bdrm, 1 ba, $550 + dep. MV.W/S/G pd. Application fee$30 per person. Please call360-873-8396 after 2pm.
2 bdrm, 1 ba, MV 701 N. 1st.W/D hookups, W/S/G pd.,gas heat $715. 360-395-8734
1ST Mo. Free! 1, 2 & 3 bdrm,MV. Fully remodeled, clean &quiet, near college, on busline, close to shopping. Re-served parking. W/S/G paid.Onsite laundry. 360-428-3887
1/2 OFF RENT SPECIALSpacious 2 & 3 Bdrm, 2 Ba,
WD, W/S/G/cable pd.$775/$875. No pets. 1825E. Division MV. 428-8980
1 bdrm, M.V. 1 level, nearhospital, quiet, safe. Nopets/smoke. 1005 S. 16th.$675. (360) 652-6560
1 bdrm, Anac., small, W/S/Gpd., quiet and clean,$530/mo. 360-293-1119
1 & 2 bedrooms- Full size W/D, micro.- Vaulted ceilings-lrg. units- Free covered parking- Balcony & storage- Sportcourt, play area
Call Today! 856-4803
1 & 2 bdrm, Burl. & S-W,1/2 MONTH FREE
$675-$725. No pets.360-708-3427
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A MUST SEE! • 4704 Parkview Lane • Mount VernonOPEN HOUSE SAT./SUN. MAY 1st & 2nd 1PM - 4PM
$499,500John Hunter, 360.202.3854johnhunterrrealtors@hotmail.comwww.eaglemontrealestate.com/
THE TERRACE AT EAGLEMONTClassic, spacious one level living with fully finished daylight basement. 2896 sq.ft 4 bdrm, 2.5 baths, designer kitchen w/granite, stainless steel appl. butler pantry, great room, formal dining, den w/french doors. Beautiful easy care lot adjoining nature trail.Dir: E. College Way, S on Waugh Rd.
into to Eaglemont Dr. left to Beaver Pond Dr. N. to Parkview Ln.
EAGLEMONT
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Open Houses & Showcases
$199,000 Lovely FSBO in MV,3 bdrm/fenced yard/newly re-modeled. 360-421-2129
PRICE REDUCEDSun., May 2nd, 1-4 PM
211 So. 10th St., MVLovely home on the hill. 3Bdrm, 1 ¾ Ba, 1563 sq. ft.with separate living quarters,double garage, gas frplc.New, low price, $169,000.
Mac Donough Real Estate360-733-3308/360-739-1331
OPEN HOUSE, 5/1-5/2, 10-34 bedroom, 2.5 bath
485 Brook Place, S.W.Nice yard & hot tub.
$244,999. 360-708-3512
OPEN HOUSESun., May 2, 12-3.
10574 District Line Rd.,Burlington. 3 bdrm homeon 1 acre with large shop,great for garden & animals.
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3 bdrm, 1 full ba, new win-dows, w/11'x14' shed, all ap-plcs. Incl., $8500. 854-0287
DUPLEX $248K. Fully rented.$1875/mo. Very good [email protected]
Residential Lot, $59K. Bestbuy in Burlington. 360-707-2420 evenings.
La Conner waterfront lot,18020 Cobahud, $190,000.360-708-4066
Sedro-Woolley, 17,000 sq. ftbuilding zoned commercialretail, exc. location. Facingboth Metcalf & State Streetswith lots of parking. Lease$3900/mo. Call 360-856-1294
Gross Leases office/retail,750 sq. ft., $600 mo. Com-mercial or warehouse 750sq. ft., $500 mo. Com-bined $1,000 mo. Sedro-Woolley. 360-420-4053
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10355 Samish Island Road• High Bank Southerly View • Trail to Beach & Tidelands • 3.56AC, 16X36 RV Garage • 4BD/3BA, 2674sf. Dir: I-5 N, Exit to Chuckanut Dr, N on Chuckanut Dr, L on Sunset Rd, R on Farm to Market Rd, L on Bayview Edi-son Rd to Samish Island Rd, Home on R past Roney Rd.
#52333 $524,950 Greg Nelson 661-1558
• Several Plans Still Available• Upgrades Inside & Out • Covered Front Porches • Fireplaces, Walk-in Closets • Fully Landscaped & Fenced Backyard
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HUGE PRICE REDUCTION• 3BD/2BA, Desirable Flr-Pln• Vaulted Ceiling, Fml-Dining• Mstr w/ WI & Priv. Bath• Fenced Yard#30974 $229,200 Dena Poling 708-2337
• Level Building Lot• Utilities in Street• Survey Complete & Staked• 20’ Alley * Easement Access• Burlington Location
#12137 $70,000 Dena Poling 708-2337
• Rare 11 Acre Parcel• Fertile Farmland w/ Bldg Lot• W of I-5 on Avon Allen• Orig. 1905 Frmhouse may be of value to you• Easy Access to Hwy 20
#44143 $209,900 David Hyunh 708-1040
• 3BD/2BA. • Spac. Great Room • Gas Fireplace• Slab Granite in Kitchen• Hardwoods, Travertine & Ceramic Tile • Big Garage
#17129 $279,500 David Hyunh 708-1040
• 3BD/ 1BA• Spacious Updated Kitchen• Gas F/A Heat * Fireplace• Large Fenced Backyard• Mount Vernon
#29159979 $169,900 David Hyunh 708-1040
• Elegant Older Home• 4BD/2BA, 220sf • 3 Car Garage• 2.33 Acres • Subdividable• Estate Like Grounds
#29145154 $550,000 Marcia Ketcheside 708-1264
• Newer 2000 Dblewide• End of Cul-De-Sac • 3BD/2BA, 1080sf• Beautifully Landscaped • Well Maintained • Partially Fenced. • Near Park & College
#39616 $165,000 Scott MacFarlane 840-4590