Whidbey Island is located west of Seattle in Puget Sound. Homes for sale in Whidbey Island include foreclosures (bank-owned homes), short sales, new construction, luxury and traditional resale homes. Home styles range from condos to townhomes and single-family homes.
Whidbey Island is located about 30 miles North of Seattle in Island County. The largest of nine islands in the county, Whidbey has a population of around 60,000 and covering 170 square miles. The island's dramatic length (35 miles) creates a number of distinct cities including Oak Harbor, Coupeville, Greenbank, Freeland, Langley, and Clinton. Whidbey Island Naval Air Station in the North end of the island is a strong influence on the development and employment of Oak Harbor and surrounding areas, while the South end of Whidbey is more of a tourist destination. Crossing from North Whidbey Island to the mainland is done via the towering Deception Pass Bridges.
Locals in Whidbey Island celebrate the annual festival called Whidbey Island Zucchini Festival. The celebration has musical performances, all sorts of foods that highlight zucchini, and games using zucchini. Another annual festival is DjangoFestNW. It's a yearly 5-day music celebration held in mid-September that celebrates the music of Django Reinhardt at Whidbey Island Center for the Expressions. Public schools serving residents in Whidbey Island are Coupeville School District, South Whidbey School District, and Oak Harbor School District. And if you're looking for colleges, there's Seattle Pacific University near Coupeville and Skagit Valley College in Oak Harbor. Public libraries in Whidbey Island are Langley Library, Freeland Library, and Clinton Library. The most visited state park in this area is Deception Pass Park. Other parks and reserve areas you will find are Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, Washington State Parks, Joseph Whidbey State Park, Fort Ebey State Park, and among others. Whidbey Island is a large Island with four lakes. These are Deer Lake, Goss Lake, Lone Lake, and Cranberry Lake. The only bridge that connects the north end of Whidbey Island to Fidalgo Island is the Deception Pass Bridge (SR 20). See all new listings in Whidbey Island on SeattleHome.com.
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