Listed by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, Bought with RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

6971 Birch Bay Dr Blaine, WA 98230

Birch Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $880,000 - $1,068,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,822 Sq Ft
$515/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 20, 2022

Last sale price $1,100,000 $604 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,583/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Property is near public transit
  • Property has ocean access
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of July 2022

Fabulous ocean view from this beachfront home in coveted Birch Bay neighborhood. Newly completely remodeled w/tons of natural light, vaulted cedar ceiling, laminate wood flooring, new appliances, white kitchen cabinets, quartz countertops, farmhouse sink, open shelving accents, & closet pantry. Spacious lofted primary bedroom & office with it's own deck looking over the beach & beautifully tiled bathroom with heated floors. Main level has additional guest room, full bath, vaulted living & dining area with large deck. Lower level is possible 3rd bedroom, rec-room, or MIL suite with beautiful new cabinetry, island, refrigerator, washer/dryer & a private patio with view. Newer metal roof & private steel stairs to the beach... Don't miss this!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Randy Weg

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #94330 Listed on: 05/18/2022

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Horsman

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #135943

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1933352

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,261

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Views of a Sound
  • Bay
  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,822 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Property has ocean access
  • Deck

Location

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

Utilities

  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Generator Hookup
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Birch Bay Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3951023161140000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,261

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,GarbageDisposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: Birchmont
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1822
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: See Remarks
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 1,169

Interior Features

  • Basement: Daylight
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ductless HP-Mini Split, Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Wired for Generator, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Loft, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1822
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1822
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 1
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 2
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Bay, Mountain(s), Ocean, Sound, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Bank-Medium, Bay/Harbor, Ocean Access, Saltwater
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Sewer Connected, Electricity Available
  • HeatingCoolingType: Baseboard,Ductless HP-Mini Split,Radiant
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: BirchBay Water & Sewer
  • WaterCompany: BirchBay Water & Sewer
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Basement
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: CCRs, Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Blaine

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3951023161140000
  • Topography: Level,Sloped
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4792
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,High Speed Internet
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Owner
  • LotNumber: 2

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5261

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2016
Closed on
Oct 3, 2016
Sold by
Dejong Coralie and Cramer Joseph
Bought by
Martin Gary A and Martin Prima Jane
Seller's Agent
Wynden Holman
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Randy Weg
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$479,900
Sold Price
$454,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,900
-5.4%
Current Estimated Value
$938,668

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$484,668
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2004
Sold by
Feller Fredricka Wilmina Cramer
Bought by
Dejong Coralie and Cramer Joseph
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Martin Gary A $454,000 Whatcom Land Title
Dejong Coralie -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Petryk Denise $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/20/2022 07/20/22 Sold $1,100,000 0.0% $604 / Sq Ft
06/13/2022 06/13/22 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2022 05/18/22 For Sale $1,100,000 +142.3% $604 / Sq Ft
10/05/2016 10/05/16 Sold $454,000 -5.4% $338 / Sq Ft
09/02/2016 09/02/16 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2016 07/07/16 For Sale $479,900 0.0% $357 / Sq Ft
06/13/2016 06/13/16 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2016 06/01/16 For Sale $479,900 -- $357 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $5,739 $801,335 $506,250 $295,085
2023 $5,521 $801,335 $506,250 $295,085
2022 $5,261 $712,298 $450,000 $262,298
2021 $4,910 $570,258 $381,938 $188,320
2020 $4,781 $495,877 $332,120 $163,757
2019 $4,335 $466,687 $312,570 $154,117
2018 $4,207 $415,177 $278,070 $137,107
2017 $3,519 $364,009 $243,800 $120,209
2016 $3,570 $343,405 $230,000 $113,405
2015 $3,492 $333,282 $228,083 $105,199
2014 -- $318,114 $218,385 $99,729
2013 -- $314,644 $216,000 $98,644
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Randy Weg

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Randy Weg

    Windermere Corporate

    (360) 305-5704

    33 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Randy Weg
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  • Amy Horsman

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Amy Horsman

    RE/MAX Whatcom County

    (360) 325-6323

    11 in this area

    73 Total Sales

    Amy Horsman
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  • Wynden Holman

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Wynden Holman

    Windermere Corporate

    (360) 319-8717

    5 in this area

    105 Total Sales

    Wynden Holman
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1933352

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 395102-316114-0000

Washington Whatcom County Blaine 98230 Birch Bay

6971 Birch Bay Dr, Blaine, WA

This home is located at 6971 Birch Bay Dr, Blaine, WA 98230 since 18 May 2022 and is currently estimated at $938,668, approximately $515 per square foot. This property was built in 1976. 6971 Birch Bay Dr is a home located in Whatcom County with nearby schools including Blaine Primary School, Blaine Elementary School, and Blaine Middle School.

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