Listed by eXp Realty, Bought with Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
$429,000
SOLD MAY 2, 2025
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,092 Sq Ft
3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$393 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Property is near public transit
  • No HOA
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bathroom on Main Level

About This Home

As of May 2025

On the banks of Terrill Creek with unbelievable bay sunsets just beyond the creek, this adorable stick-built home is super clean, with fresh paint, updated bathrooms, and new carpet in the bedrooms. Imagine yourself enjoying the views on the big deck with the newer automatic awning spanning the entire length after a day of paddleboarding or kayaking the creek. This home offers AC on a hot day and a cozy fireplace on a winter day, hot tub hookup on deck and large windows in every room to welcome in light. It's hard to find a more idyllic 3-bedroom bayside cottage in Birch Bay at this price. Storage shed for all your outdoor essentials. Experience all that Birch Bay offers: beachcombing, crabbing, restaurants, shops and a waterfront walkway!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Emelie Goodman Wallberg

eXp Realty License #86620 Listed on: 03/06/2025

eXp Realty

Co-Listed By

Kimberly Secord

eXp Realty License #27793

Last Buyer's Agent

Luis Vasquez

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #21034777

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2340656

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,619

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Views of a Sound
  • Bay

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,092 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane

Additional Features

  • Outbuilding
  • Property is near public transit

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Birch Bay Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,619

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Building Name: Birch Bay Park
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1092
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2340656?w=Consumer&agent=122982
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 95

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Laminate
  • Living Area: 1092
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.25
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1092
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Ocean, Sound
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Creek
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Metal/Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Metal/Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: Birch Bay Water & Sewer
  • WaterCompany: Birch Bay Water & Sewer
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

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: 4001310693910000
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3049
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Outbuildings,Propane
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Assessor Site
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Assessor Site
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City
  • LotNumber: 31

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2619

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Blaine Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2025
Closed on
Apr 23, 2025
Sold by
Higgins Ruth A and Krause Al
Bought by
Hughes Samuel and Mills Kasey
Seller's Agent
Emelie Goodman Wallberg
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Luis Vasquez
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$439,000
Sold Price
$429,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.28%
Total Days on Market
33
Views
38
Current Estimated Value
$440,022

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,022
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.22%
Original Mortgage
$321,750
Outstanding Balance
$321,750
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$122,714

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2003
Sold by
Mcleod Richard L
Bought by
Krause Al and Higgins Ruth A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,800
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2001
Sold by
Mcleod Doreen A
Bought by
Mcleod Richard L
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $429,000 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $101,856 First American Title Insuran
Gift Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $321,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $235,431 VA
Previous Owner $234,000 VA
Previous Owner $216,310 VA
Previous Owner $178,251 VA
Previous Owner $7,337 Unknown
Previous Owner $188,728 New Conventional
Previous Owner $192,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $10,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $149,841 Unknown
Previous Owner $54,768 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $94,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Sold $429,000 -2.3% $393 / Sq Ft
04/08/2025 04/08/25 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2025 03/06/25 For Sale $439,000 -- $402 / 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 $2,619 $370,079 $174,375 $195,704
2023 $2,619 $370,079 $174,375 $195,704
2022 $2,388 $328,959 $155,000 $173,959
2021 $2,275 $256,411 $106,184 $150,227
2020 $2,226 $224,925 $93,145 $131,780
2019 $2,034 $211,694 $87,666 $124,028
2018 $1,982 $188,150 $77,916 $110,234
2017 $1,698 $164,966 $68,315 $96,651
2016 $1,789 $156,961 $65,000 $91,961
2015 $1,755 $160,029 $65,241 $94,788
2014 -- $153,143 $62,433 $90,710
2013 -- $151,472 $61,750 $89,722
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2340656

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 400131-069391-0000