Listed by Birch Bay Realty Inc., Bought with Donita Dickinson RE, Inc
$385,000
SOLD JAN 30, 2026

5556 Salish Rd Blaine, WA 98230

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,288 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 30, 2026

$299 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Gated Community
  • Community Boat Launch
  • Bay View
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of January 2026

Follow your dreams to Birch Bay Village. This darling home in the Village is an estate sale just waiting for the next full time or part time owners. 1,288 square feet on 2 levels, 2 beds with a loft & 1 and 1/2 baths. Natural gas free standing stove for extra cozy heat. Large 11,164 sq. ft. lot with partial bay views from the upper floor. Detached garage and full concrete crawl space. Current price is 30k lower than recent appraisal! Home has some deferred maintenance and needs a little TLC. Great southern exposure and composite deck in the front. BBV has private marina, 9 hole golf course, pool, pickleball, tennis courts, saltwater parks & security.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ron Kulman

Birch Bay Realty Inc. License #24563 Listed on: 08/28/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Donita Dickinson

Donita Dickinson RE, Inc License #20037

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2426406

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $346

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 11,164 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Sloped Lot
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $216 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Limited

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,288 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Loft

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit and bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, road maintenance, security, snow removal
  • Birch Bay Village Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Recreation

  • Community Boat Launch
  • Golf Course Community
  • Sport Court
  • Community Playground
  • Park

Additional Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$346

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0.26 Acres

HOA Fees

$216 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1288
  • SeniorExemption: true
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing_results/NWMLS/2426406, https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2426406?w=Consumer&agent=68341
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Loft, Vaulted Ceilings, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1288
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1288
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 2
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Partial
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • BusRouteNumber: 75B
  • WaterAccess: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Security Gate, Security Service
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Stove/Free Standing, Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Birch Bay Sewer
  • WaterCompany: Birch Bay Water
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Laundry room
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Athletic Court, Boat Launch, CCRs, Club House, Gated, Golf, Park, Playground
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 2589
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Security, Snow Removal

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4051231912550000
  • Topography: Partial Slope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2563
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11164
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,RV Parking,Sprinkler System
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • LotNumber: 29

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 346

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Blaine Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2025
Closed on
Jan 26, 2026
Sold by
Hughes Jack A
Bought by
Simpson Everett
Seller's Agent
Ron Kulman
Birch Bay Realty Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Donita Dickinson
Donita Dickinson RE, Inc
List Price
$455,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-15.38%
Views
80

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
48.68%
Original Mortgage
$378,026
Outstanding Balance
$378,026
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$42,079

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2016
Closed on
Jun 17, 2016
Sold by
Chovannak Otto Debbie S and Otto Brad William
Bought by
Hughes Jack A
Seller's Agent
Mike Kent
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Dave Hiller
eXp Realty
List Price
$198,000
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-1.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.34%
Original Mortgage
$191,468
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2001
Sold by
Chovanak Donald L and Chovanak Florence L
Bought by
Otto Brad William and Chovanak Otto Debbie S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$63,000
Interest Rate
6.39%
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $385,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $195,000 Chicago Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer $57,589 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $378,026 FHA
Previous Owner $191,468 FHA
Previous Owner $63,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/30/2026 01/30/26 Sold $385,000 -3.5% $299 / Sq Ft
12/23/2025 12/23/25 Pending -- -- --
12/13/2025 12/13/25 Price Changed $399,000 -6.1% $310 / Sq Ft
10/14/2025 10/14/25 Price Changed $425,000 -6.6% $330 / Sq Ft
08/28/2025 08/28/25 For Sale $455,000 +133.3% $353 / Sq Ft
06/24/2016 06/24/16 Sold $195,000 -1.5% $151 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/21/2016 04/21/16 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2016 02/02/16 For Sale $198,000 -- $154 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

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
2025 $346 $452,716 $198,853 $253,863
2024 $315 $448,214 $196,875 $251,339
2023 $315 $448,214 $196,875 $251,339
2022 $712 $398,412 $175,000 $117,558
2021 $484 $306,395 $114,352 $117,558
2020 $503 $268,771 $100,310 $168,461
2019 $529 $252,959 $94,409 $158,550
2018 $567 $224,826 $83,909 $140,917
2017 $1,982 $197,123 $73,570 $123,553
2016 $1,965 $187,558 $70,000 $117,558
2015 $1,927 $178,981 $70,259 $108,722
2014 -- $171,279 $67,235 $104,044
2013 -- $169,411 $66,500 $102,911
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2426406

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 405123-191255-0000

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