Patti Payne’s Cool Pads: Former Microsoft exec puts San Juan compound on the market (Photos)


Retired Microsoft executive Bob McDowell and his wife Lisa McDowell, a former teacher, are selling their West Winds estate at Friday Harbor on San Juan Islands.

Brokers Tere Foster with Team Foster at Compass, and Forbes Hansen with American Dream Real Estate Services have the $3.85 million listing.

The McDowells bought the property in 1997 when Bob was still working at the tech giant. At that time the island property was a bed-and-breakfast on five acres.

“It was compelling to us —…

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