Listed by RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
$475,000
$50K PRICE DROP

1273 4th St Unit 1 & 2 Blaine, WA 98230

Estimated payment $2,780/month

Total Views 3,703
3 Beds
1 Bath
988 Sq Ft
$481 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Property is near public transit
  • No HOA
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Territorial View
  • Storm Windows

About This Home

Unique opportunity with two homes on a level lot, you could live in one and rent the other, or rent out both. The original home was built in 1912 Rambler with 988SF, 2BD, 1BA, with some remodeling. The second home is a two-story home that was built in 1990 and originally a garage that was converted to another home that is detached with 1419SF and is a 3BD and 1.5BA, recently remodeled with kitchen cabinets, flooring, trim, and newly painted interior, with alley access and off-street parking. Total square footage for both homes is 2407SF. The level lot with a fence between provides privacy. The homes have been rented since 2005. Great location that is close to downtown, dining, shopping, schools, waterfront, Canadian Border, I-5 Freeway.

Listing Agent

Shelley James

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #82421 Listed on: 07/22/2025

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2410707

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,258

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Metal Construction or Metal Frame
  • Cement Board or Planked
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 988 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Territorial Views
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl Plank
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Additional Homes

  • ADU includes 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Blaine Elementary School
  • Blaine Mid Middle School
  • Blaine High School

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Blaine Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,258

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Prev Status: Active
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Building Name: Miller's Park Add to Blaine
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2407
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: See Remarks
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2410707?w=Consumer&agent=47844
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Second Kitchen, Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace
  • Living Area: 988
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 988
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • ADUBaths: 2
  • ADUBeds: 3
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Alley, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Cement Plank, Metal/Vinyl, Wood
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked, Metal/Vinyl, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Block, Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • BusRouteNumber: 75

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Partially Fenced
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: City of Blaine
  • SewerCompany: City of Blaine
  • WaterCompany: City of Blaine
  • CableConnected: Ziply
  • InternetConnected: Ziply

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Blaine
  • High School: Blaine High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Blaine Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4051015653470000
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size: 50' x 110' +/-
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5663
  • Zoning: RO
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,High Speed Internet
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City
  • LotNumber: 8-9

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3258.23

Multi Family

  • Total Actual Rent: 3100
  • EnergySource: Electric

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Blaine Elem

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,222 $478,422 $127,650 $350,772
2023 $3,222 $478,422 $127,650 $350,772
2022 $2,933 $431,011 $115,000 $316,011
2021 $2,797 $336,021 $99,084 $236,937
2020 $2,661 $292,193 $86,160 $206,033
2019 $2,478 $267,572 $78,900 $188,672
2018 $2,303 $243,155 $71,700 $171,455
2017 $2,054 $203,477 $60,000 $143,477
2016 $1,821 $203,477 $60,000 $143,477
2015 $1,785 $174,127 $44,163 $129,964
2014 -- $166,634 $42,262 $124,372
2013 -- $164,817 $41,800 $123,017
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/15/2025 09/15/25 Price Changed $475,000 -4.5% $481 / Sq Ft
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Price Changed $497,500 -5.2% $504 / Sq Ft
07/22/2025 07/22/25 For Sale $525,000 -- $531 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $171,800 Chicago Title Insurance
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $173,971 Commercial
Previous Owner $154,620 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2410707

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 405101-565347-0000