1498 NW 5th AvenueOak Harbor, WA 98277Price: $540,000

Imagine coming home to a space that feels brand new, where the maintenance is minimal and the island adventures are endless. Step inside this light-filled, 1,748-square-foot home in Island Place, where a complete recent renovation offers the perfect blend of modern style and "great room" comfort. The main floor invites easy living with new LVP flooring and fresh paint that seamlessly connects the living area, anchored by a cozy gas fireplace, to the dining and kitchen spaces. For the home chef, the kitchen is a centerpiece featuring sleek quartz countertops and backsplashes, stainless steel appliances and a functional island -updates that extend to the bathrooms for a cohesive, contemporary feel throughout. This property serves as the ultimate launchpad for the Whidbey lifestyle. You are just 10 minutes from the gates of NAS Whidbey, making for an effortless military commute, and just two blocks from Hillcrest Elementary and Oak Harbor High School. On weekends, leave the yard work behind thanks to the low-maintenance, fully fenced side yard and covered deck; instead, spend your time exploring nearby Deception Pass State Park or the shops of downtown Oak Harbor. With a two-car attached garage accessed via a tidy rear alley and the incredible opportunity of an assumable low-interest VA loan for qualified buyers, this home is as smart a financial move as it is a lifestyle upgrade. Experience the ease of island living where every modern detail has been addressed!