Anacortes

Have you always imagined life on the water? Located on Fidalgo Island along North Puget Sound and the Swinomish Channel, Anacortes offers a unique coastal lifestyle with easy access to boating, hiking, and year-round outdoor recreation. Many homes feature water views, nearby marinas, and quick access to some of the most scenic waterways in the Pacific Northwest.

Waterfront and water view homes in Anacortes range from custom estates and modern condos to cozy cottages and buildable land. Whether you are looking for a quiet retreat, a retirement destination, or a place to enjoy boating and outdoor living, Anacortes offers options to fit a variety of lifestyles.

Taby Perron, Jean Groesbeck and The Groesbeck Group live and work in Anacortes and help buyers navigate the different waterfront neighborhoods based on lifestyle, views, access to marinas, and long-term value.

Why Buyers Choose Anacortes 

• Surrounded by water with over 12 miles of shoreline
• Access to multiple marinas and boating facilities
• Approximately 2,800 acres of protected forest lands and trails
• Easy access to Whidbey Island, La Conner, and Interstate 5
• Strong sense of community with year-round outdoor recreation
• Residents enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, kayaking, and exploring the Anacortes Community Forest Lands, which offer miles of trails, lakes, and scenic viewpoints just minutes from town.

Marinas in Anacortes, WA

Cap Sante Marina, Anacortes Marina, Fidalgo Marina, Anchor Cove Marina, and Skyline Marina are the main places to anchor up if you don't know someone with a private dock to share. Many Anacortes homes have their own dock!  Anacortes’ saltwater shoreline extends for 12 and a half miles. 

Freshwater lakes in Anacortes, WA

Campbell, Cranberry, Erie, Heart, and Whistle.  Campbell Lake is motor friendly for wakeboarding and waterskiing fun while Heart lake is stocked annually with rainbow trout for the fishing lovers out there!  Cranberry Lake is a popular place for swimming as well as Whistle Lake which features cliffs for diving.  Whether you’re into hiking, biking, rock climbing, kayaking, boating, angling, deep water fishing, wildlife watching, or all of the above, you’ll always have something to do if you own a home in Anacortes.

Local Guidance Matters

Buying a home is about more than square footage or location. It is about finding the right community, understanding the market, and making a decision that supports your future plans.

Taby, Jean and The Groesbeck Group bring years of local experience helping buyers navigate neighborhoods throughout Anacortes and Skagit County with clarity and confidence.

Whether you are relocating, downsizing, or planning ahead, we are here to help you make informed decisions every step of the way.