Water Views
Address
8343 B Franklin Road, Clinton, WA
Price
$ 400,000
Property Attributes
- ID#2565209
- TypeSingle Family
- CountyISLAND
- CityClinton
- AreaSouth Whidbey Island
- NeighborhoodPossession Point
- Zip98236
- StyleCraftsman
- Year Built1900
- Taxes$ 1096
- Price$ 400,000
- Bedrooms0
- Full Bathrooms0
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage480
- Lot Size0.24 Acres
Data Source:
Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
Property Description
Maybe it's the whales. Maybe it's the fishing. Maybe it's the fact that there's always something to do-or absolutely nothing to do. For more than 50 years, this cabin has been bringing families together. Parents slow down. Kids actually want to hang out. Teenagers who swore they were "bored" somehow end up staying outside until dark, looking for crabs, spotting seals, ringing the Whale Bell when an orca swims by, + laughing around the original iron fireplace w/s'mores in hand. Summer means lazy afternoons on the deck w/incredible views, evening bonfires, + sounds that make everyone stop talking for a minute. In the fall, grab your fishing rod + head down the shared beach stairs to one of Whidbey's legendary salmon beaches. Dig for clams, hunt for geoducks, or drop a crab pot. In the winter, launch your boat just down the road at Possession Point + watch for humpbacks + gray whales as you chase Dungeness crab. This isn't a fancy cabin, + that's what makes it so special. It's the kind of place where sandy feet are welcome, fishing gear lives in the shed, the outdoor shower gets plenty of use, + nobody cares if dinner is fresh salmon or hot dogs. Inside you'll find everything you need: a cozy bunk room, range, microwave, refrigerator, Airhead composting toilet, outdoor hot-water shower, + a separate gear shed ready for rods, crab pots, and adventure. Some families hand down photo albums. Others hand down a cabin. This one has spent five decades bringing people together.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer To Verify Elementary School | Buyer To Verify Middle School | Buyer To Verify High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | Listed $400,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 480 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | None |
| Heating | Baseboard,Fireplace Insert,Forced Air,Wall Furnace |
| Cooling | Window Unit(s) |
| Possession | Closing |
| Roof | Metal |
| Appliances | Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove(s)/Range(s) |
| Architectural Style | Craftsman |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| View | Mountains,Sound,Strait,Territorial |
| Topography | Level,Sloped,Steep Slope |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| County | Island |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Attached Garage | No |
| Subdivision Name | Possession Point |
| Facing Direction | East |
| Special Listing Conditions | None |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Form Clinton Ferry: N on 525,L on Cultus Bay Rd.,continue on Possession Rd.,R on Franklin,Property on L before the park. |
| High School | Buyer To Verify |
| City | Clinton |
| Entry Location | Main |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| High School District | South Whidbey Island |
| MLS Area | 811 - South Whidbey Island |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 10454 |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional,Rehab Loan |
| Elementary School | Buyer To Verify |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 1096.23 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Buyer To Verify |
| Public Remarks | Maybe it's the whales. Maybe it's the fishing. Maybe it's the fact that there's always something to do-or absolutely nothing to do. For more than 50 years,this cabin has been bringing families togeth |
| Structure Type | House |
| Building Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Water Company | Swan Run |
| Property Style | 10 - 1 Story |
| NWM_ShowMapLink | Yes |
Interior Features
| Flooring | See Remarks |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Y/N | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | No |
| Power Production Type | Electric,Propane |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Wood |
|---|---|
| Vegetation | Wooded |
| Parking Features | Off Street |
| Lot Features | Adjacent to Public Land,Dead End Street,Dirt Road,Paved |
| Water Source | Community,Water Catchment System |
| Inclusions | Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s) |
| Foundation Details | Pillar/Post/Pier |
| Building Area Total | 480 |
| Lot Dimensions | 59.75' x 56.25' |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.24 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Irrigation Water Rights Y/N | No |
| Site Features | Deck,Outbuildings,Outdoor Fireplace |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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