Incredible development opportunity on over 0.6 acres at the edge of Lynden. This well-kept 1988 home sits on sandy, level soil—excellent for future building or subdivision. The lot offers strong access, generous parking, and a large, detached shop ideal for storage, projects, or workspace during development. Enjoy open space, peaceful views, and a spacious yard—all just minutes from Lynden’s amenities. Whether you're an investor, builder, or homeowner with long-term vision, this property delivers rare flexibility and upside in a fast-growing area. A prime location with space, utility, and potential.
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Listed by: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. • Wynden Holman
Bought with: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
$750,000
197 Bay Lyn Drive, Lynden, WA 98264
4beds
2,170sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
0.69 Acres Lot
$757,500 Zestimate®
$346/sqft
$2,949 Estimated rent
Home value
$757,500
$697,000 - $826,000
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Listed by:
Wynden Holman,
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Bought with:
Wynden Holman, 17404
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2445278
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Split
Bedroom
- Level: Split
Bedroom
- Level: Split
Dining room
- Level: Split
Living room
- Level: Split
Heating
- 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator(s)
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,170
- Total interior livable area: 2,170 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached Garage, RV Parking
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.69 Acres
- Features: Barn, Cable TV, Deck, Dog Run, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, RV Parking, Shop
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 4002254074350000
- Zoning: RM2
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Entry
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement/Concrete, Wood Siding, Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1988
- Major remodel year: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: Septic
- Water: Public, Company: City of Lynden
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lynden
Location
- Region: Lynden
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $346/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $626,001
- Annual tax amount: $4,762
- Date on market: 1/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 187 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,Farm Home Loan,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Refrigerator(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | Listing removed | $2,845$1/sqft |
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| 2/12/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,845$1/sqft |
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| 1/30/2026 | Sold | $750,000-6.2%$346/sqft |
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| 12/21/2025 | Pending sale | $799,900$369/sqft |
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| 11/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,900$369/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2445278 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Pending sale | $799,900$369/sqft |
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| 10/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,900+1910.8%$369/sqft |
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| 4/11/2013 | Sold | $39,780$18/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,762 +6% | $626,001 +0.5% |
| 2023 | $4,494 +15.7% | $622,958 +31.6% |
| 2022 | $3,885 +7.2% | $473,395 +21% |
| 2021 | $3,624 +1.9% | $391,231 +12% |
| 2020 | $3,555 | $349,321 +11.5% |
| 2019 | $3,555 +16.7% | $313,169 +4.4% |
| 2018 | $3,047 -0.6% | $300,023 +14.1% |
| 2017 | $3,065 -5.8% | $262,924 -13.2% |
| 2016 | $3,255 +1% | $302,876 +9.9% |
| 2015 | $3,222 | $275,645 +7% |
| 2014 | $3,222 +16% | $257,557 +4.9% |
| 2013 | $2,779 | $245,541 |
| 2012 | -- | $245,541 |
| 2011 | -- | $245,541 +1.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $241,791 -13.1% |
| 2009 | $2,653 +0.3% | $278,115 |
| 2008 | $2,646 | $278,115 |
| 2007 | $2,646 +52.7% | $278,115 +118% |
| 2005 | $1,733 | $127,560 |
| 2004 | $1,733 -1% | $127,560 |
| 2003 | $1,751 -1.2% | $127,560 |
| 2002 | $1,772 -1.1% | $127,560 +0.2% |
| 2001 | $1,792 | $127,300 |
| 2000 | -- | $127,300 |
| 1999 | -- | $127,300 |
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Neighborhood: 98264
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Fisher Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 5/10Lynden Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.9 mi
- 6/10Lynden High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Isom Elementary
- Middle: Lynden Mid
- High: Lynden High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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