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

8072 Birch Bay Dr Blaine, WA 98230

Estimated Value: $436,000 - $520,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
580 Sq Ft
$852/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 08, 2024

Last sale price $525,000 $905 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,902/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Low Bank Waterfront Property
  • Property has ocean access
  • Property is near public transit
  • Ocean View
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of April 2024

Welcome to your beach cabin retreat! This historic 2-bed, 1-bath waterview home offers cozy charm and stunning sunset & water views. Enjoy evenings around the fire pit on your private beach with 40’ of shoreline. New siding, new deck, new gutters, & new storm drain connected to city storm drain system (permitted). Ideal vacation rental opportunity with direct access to the Birch Bay berm and walking distance to all Birch Bay has to offer. Embrace the coastal lifestyle in this 580 square foot gem. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own a classic Birch Bay beach getaway!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandra Hurtley

COMPASS License #22019314 Listed on: 03/21/2024

COMPASS

Last Buyer's Agent

Syed Hashimi

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #23008579

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2212702

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,442

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Low Bank Waterfront Property
  • 40 Feet of Waterfront
  • Ocean Front
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • West Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Views of a Sound
  • Bay
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Block Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 580 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Property has ocean access
  • Deck

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Propane
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Birch Bay Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,442

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5
  • Inclusions: Microwave,Refrigerator,StoveRange,LeasedEquipment
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Cabin
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 580
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2212702?w=Consumer&agent=142741
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Laminate, Wall to Wall Carpet, Double Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Living Area: 580
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 580
  • 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: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Ocean, Sea, Sound, Territorial
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Bank-Low, Bay/Harbor, Ocean Access, Saltwater, Sea
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked
  • Foundation Details: Post & Block
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • WaterfrontFootage: 40
  • BusRouteNumber: 75
  • WaterAccess: Beach Rights,Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach,Tideland Rights

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Available, Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Window Unit A/C
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Insert, Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: Birch Bay Water & Sewer
  • WaterCompany: Birch Bay Water & Sewer
  • WaterHeaterLocation: bathroom
  • CableConnected: Comcast
  • InternetConnected: Comcast

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: 405125-43546
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3920
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,High Speed Internet,Propane
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County
  • LotNumber: 4051255435460000

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Propane

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: true

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3442

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Propane

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Blaine Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2024
Closed on
Apr 2, 2024
Sold by
Richards Dawn M and Perhatch Matthew
Bought by
Reedman Gregory and Henderson-Florian Amy
Seller's Agent
Sandra Hurtley
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Syed Hashimi
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
List Price
$515,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.94%
Views
42
Current Estimated Value
$494,067

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$30,933
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.89%
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Outstanding Balance
$320,162
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$173,905

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2020
Sold by
Richards Eva R and Antonelli Eva R
Bought by
Richards Dawn M and Perhatch Matthew
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Reedman Gregory $525,000 Whatcom Land Title
Richards Dawn M $200,000 Chicago Title Bellingham
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Reedman Gregory $325,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/08/2024 04/08/24 Sold $525,000 +1.9% $905 / Sq Ft
03/25/2024 03/25/24 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2024 03/21/24 For Sale $515,000 -- $888 / 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 $3,357 $493,872 $382,852 $111,020
2023 $3,357 $479,699 $382,852 $96,847
2022 $2,862 $426,399 $340,313 $86,086
2021 $2,703 $310,072 $226,257 $83,815
2020 $2,643 $269,628 $196,745 $72,883
2019 $2,417 $253,757 $185,164 $68,593
2018 $2,439 $225,748 $164,726 $61,022
2017 $1,998 $205,582 $150,011 $55,571
2016 $2,097 $186,723 $136,250 $50,473
2015 $2,053 $189,497 $138,116 $51,381
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2212702

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 405125-543546-0000