Listed by Redfin
$595,000
PENDING $180K PRICE DROP

1609 Washington Ave Blaine, WA 98230

Estimated payment $3,547/month

Total Views 16,752
2 Beds
1 Bath
2,072 Sq Ft
$287 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 93 Feet of Waterfront
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Fruit Trees
  • Ocean View
  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • A-Frame Home

About This Home

RARE Opportunity to own low bank waterfront. This rare gem is tucked away in a quiet corner at the mouth of Blaine’s Dakota Creek, w/ gorgeous panoramic views of Drayton Harbor from an impressive wrap-around porch. Imagine your own private beach access for paddle boarding, kayaking & more! Charming 2 bdrm, 1 bath home sits on level 1⁄2 acre & is ready to get the care it deserves. Outstanding potential for main home living while rebuilding the detached garage & shop as an ADU. BUYER TO VERIFY. RV hook up/dumping/ & 220 V plug inside garage. Stone’s throw to Semiahmoo w/out the fees! Minutes to US-CND border for fine dining & world class entertainment. Don’t miss this one located in the growing community of Blaine!

Listing Agent

Christine Rasmussen

Redfin License #90010 Listed on: 07/12/2024

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2262217

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,519

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 93x233x93x234
  • 93 Feet of Waterfront
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Dog Run
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Value in Land
  • Property is in average condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay

Home Design

  • A-Frame Home
  • Poured Concrete
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,072 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Location

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Blaine Subdivision
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,519

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Pending
  • Prev Status: Pending
  • Architectural Style: A-Frame
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2072
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2262217?w=Consumer&agent=123320
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2072
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2072
  • 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: 1
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Bay, Ocean, See Remarks
  • Lot Features: Adjacent to Public Land, Paved, Value In Land
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Average
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • WaterfrontFootage: 93
  • WaterAccess: Beach Rights,Tideland Rights

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Detached Garage, RV Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: City of Blaine
  • SewerCompany: City of Blaine
  • WaterCompany: City of Blaine
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Basement
  • WaterHeaterType: Electricity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Blaine
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4001074613190000
  • Topography: Level,Partial Slope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.52
  • Lot Size: 93x233x93x234
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 22651
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Deck,Dog Run,Outbuildings,RV Parking,Shop
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist - Buyer to Verify
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist - Buyer to Verify
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: true

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4519

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

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 $4,519 $671,392 $352,980 $318,412
2023 $4,519 $671,392 $352,980 $318,412
2022 $4,153 $604,858 $318,000 $286,858
2021 $3,960 $475,815 $262,573 $213,242
2020 $3,768 $413,752 $228,324 $185,428
2019 $3,509 $378,888 $209,085 $169,803
2018 $3,261 $344,313 $190,005 $154,308
2017 $2,908 $288,128 $159,000 $129,128
2016 $3,094 $288,128 $159,000 $129,128
2015 $3,032 $295,776 $151,918 $143,858
2014 -- $283,049 $145,380 $137,669
2013 -- $279,959 $143,790 $136,169
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/16/2025 08/16/25 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2025 06/28/25 Price Changed $595,000 -3.7% $287 / Sq Ft
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Price Changed $618,000 -3.4% $298 / Sq Ft
01/17/2025 01/17/25 Price Changed $640,000 0.0% $309 / Sq Ft
01/17/2025 01/17/25 For Sale $640,000 -5.2% $309 / Sq Ft
12/12/2024 12/12/24 Off Market $675,000 -- --
10/17/2024 10/17/24 Price Changed $675,000 -3.6% $326 / Sq Ft
09/20/2024 09/20/24 Price Changed $699,900 -5.3% $338 / Sq Ft
09/06/2024 09/06/24 Price Changed $739,000 -1.3% $357 / Sq Ft
08/08/2024 08/08/24 Price Changed $749,000 -3.4% $361 / Sq Ft
07/12/2024 07/12/24 For Sale $775,000 +154.1% $374 / Sq Ft
07/27/2012 07/27/12 Sold $305,000 0.0% $237 / Sq Ft
06/28/2012 06/28/12 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2012 02/06/12 For Sale $305,000 -- $237 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $305,280 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $224,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2262217

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 400107-461319-0000