NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8017 Makah Rd Blaine, WA 98230

Birch Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $730,000 - $938,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,354 Sq Ft
$345/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 15, 2023

Last sale price $684,000 $291 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,117/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Community Boat Launch
  • Clubhouse
  • Golf Course Community
  • Gated Community
  • Deck

About This Home

As of December 2023

UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS of Mt Baker, Birch Bay, and the San Juan Islands! Stunning sunrises and sunsets! Investment opportunity with instant equity to be gained upon improvements or bring your creative mind to fix up and make shine! Entry is on the lower level along with the family rm, 2 bedrooms, a ¾ bath, the laundry room and double-car garage w/ workspace and storage. The upper level is a wall of windows allowing the view to be center stage! Great flow throughout the kitchen, dining and living rooms. Sunroom off kitchen and primary bedroom with full bath. Additional ½ bath and bedroom across the hall. Partially fenced with storage shed. Safe gated community, private beaches, marina, golf course, clubhouse, pool, sports courts and dog park!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brooke Stremler

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #89660 Listed on: 10/18/2023

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Brooke Stremler

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #89660 Listed on: 10/18/2023

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2172743

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,250

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 10,786 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 125'x75'x125'x74'
  • East Facing Home
  • Gated Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as UR4

HOA Fees

  • $147 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Poured Concrete
  • Wood Siding
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 2,354 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Solarium
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Birch Bay Village Subdivision

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

$5,250

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$147 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,GarbageDisposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer,LeasedEquipment
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Northwest Contemporary
  • Building Name: Birch Bay Village Div 9
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2354
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2172743?w=Consumer&agent=80809
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 563

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Location: Lower
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, See Remarks
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Primary, Built-In Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, French Doors, Skylight(s), Solarium/Atrium, Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2354
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2.25
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2354
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 2
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
  • FireplacesLower: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: See Remarks
  • View: Bay, Mountain(s), Ocean
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • Pool Features: Community
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Wood, Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • PoolType: Community
  • WaterAccess: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Community
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Stove/Free Standing
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Birch Bay Sewer
  • WaterCompany: Birch Bay Water
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Basement
  • WaterHeaterType: gas
  • CableConnected: Comcast
  • InternetConnected: T-Mobile

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Athletic Court, Boat Launch, Club House, Gated, Golf, Park, Playground
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 1760
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Common Interest: Residential

Fee Information

  • NWM_OtherDuesOrFeesYN: false

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4051260114590000
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2476
  • Lot Size: 125'x75'x125'x74'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10786
  • Zoning Description: UR4
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Deck,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,Gated Entry,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Public Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Public Records
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County
  • LotNumber: 38

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5250

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Blaine Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2014
Sold by
Nehm Douglas L
Bought by
Nehm Douglas L and Nehm Christine
Total Days on Market
19
Current Estimated Value
$812,667

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2000
Sold by
Adams Walter William and Adams Norma Jean L
Bought by
Nehm Douglas L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,400
Interest Rate
8.08%
Source: Public Records

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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
Nehm Douglas L -- None Available
Nehm Douglas L $187,382 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Comley Robert L $400,000
Closed Nehm Douglas L $167,000
Closed Nehm Douglas L $40,000
Closed Nehm Douglas L $150,000
Closed Nehm Douglas L $174,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/15/2023 12/15/23 Sold $684,000 -2.1% $291 / Sq Ft
11/06/2023 11/06/23 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2023 10/18/23 For Sale $699,000 -- $297 / 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 $5,116 $748,379 $331,875 $416,504
2023 $5,116 $748,379 $331,875 $416,504
2022 $4,834 $665,226 $295,000 $370,226
2021 $4,598 $538,516 $212,368 $326,148
2020 $4,491 $472,388 $186,290 $286,098
2019 $4,091 $444,599 $175,331 $269,268
2018 $3,976 $395,151 $155,831 $239,320
2017 $3,395 $346,462 $136,630 $209,832
2016 $3,289 $329,650 $130,000 $199,650
2015 $3,224 $307,306 $135,500 $171,806
2014 -- $294,082 $129,668 $164,414
2013 -- $290,873 $128,250 $162,623
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brooke Stremler

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Brooke Stremler

    Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

    (360) 920-7714

    4 in this area

    77 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2172743

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 405126-011459-0000

Washington Whatcom County Blaine 98230 Birch Bay

8017 Makah Rd, Blaine, WA

This home is located at 8017 Makah Rd, Blaine, WA 98230 since 18 October 2023 and is currently estimated at $812,667, approximately $345 per square foot. This property was built in 1982. 8017 Makah Rd 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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