This single-level home in Bay Crest offers nearby beach access and a comfortable layout. A covered front porch with just two steps welcomes you inside, where a spacious living room features a vaulted ceiling and flows into an open-concept kitchen, dining, and family room with hardwood floors and a corner fireplace. The upgraded kitchen has full-height oak cabinets, granite countertops, and a gas range. The hall bathroom features new LVP flooring and fresh paint. The primary suite has a walk-in closet with a custom closet system, en suite bathroom with 2-headed shower, and a sliding door to the back patio. Outside, the fully-fenced yard includes generous side yards, an expansive concrete patio, privacy hedge, and garden curbing. The large storage shed stays. 2-car garage, plus driveway parking for 3 additional vehicles. Potential RV/boat/trailer parking behind the gate in side yard. VA-eligible buyers: Ask about the assumable VA loan at 2.75%!
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Listed by: John L. Scott Bellingham • Nicole Tingvall
Bought with: John L. Scott Bellingham
$515,000
4838 Starfish Lane, Blaine, WA 98230
3beds
1,656sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$516,300 Zestimate®
$311/sqft
$2,730 Estimated rent
Home value
$516,300
$485,000 - $547,000
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Corner fireplaceUpgraded kitchenHardwood floorsPrimary suiteLarge storage shedGenerous side yardsVaulted ceiling
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Listed by:
Nicole Tingvall,
John L. Scott Bellingham
Bought with:
Mira Gregory, 131353
John L. Scott Bellingham
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2491698
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,656 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, RV Parking
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp, Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Central Living Area, Accessible Entrance, Accessible Kitchen, Accessible Utility
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Jetted Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Spa features: Bath
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Dead End Street, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 4001310680880000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Siding, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Birch Bay Water & Sewer
- Water: Public, Company: Birch Bay Water & Sewer
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity Or Ziply
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: CCRs
- Subdivision: Birch Bay
HOA
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance
- HOA fee: $250 annually
Location
- Region: Blaine
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $311/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $467,535
- Annual tax amount: $3,420
- Date on market: 5/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 73 days
- Listing terms: Assumable,Conventional,FHA,See Remarks,State Bond,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Sold | $515,000-1%$311/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2491698 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 | Pending sale | $520,000$314/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2491698 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $520,000+37.6%$314/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2491698 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2020 | Sold | $378,000-0.5%$228/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1612838 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2020 | Pending sale | $380,000$229/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #1612838 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2020 | Listed for sale | $380,000+78.7%$229/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #1612838 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2004 | Sold | $212,689$128/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,358 +4.1% | $467,535 |
| 2023 | $3,226 -2.5% | $467,535 +12.5% |
| 2022 | $3,310 +1.3% | $415,587 +15% |
| 2021 | $3,268 +5.1% | $361,320 +14% |
| 2020 | $3,110 | $316,951 +6.3% |
| 2019 | $3,110 +2.5% | $298,305 +12.5% |
| 2018 | $3,035 +9.7% | $265,128 +14.1% |
| 2017 | $2,766 +2.9% | $232,460 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $2,690 +22.5% | $221,180 +8.9% |
| 2015 | $2,196 | $203,065 +4.5% |
| 2014 | $2,196 +2% | $194,327 +1.1% |
| 2013 | $2,153 | $192,208 |
| 2012 | -- | $192,208 -2.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $197,890 -3.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $204,607 -1.5% |
| 2009 | $1,923 +0.4% | $207,695 |
| 2008 | $1,915 | $207,695 |
| 2007 | $1,915 +7.1% | $207,695 +26.4% |
| 2005 | $1,789 | $164,360 +16.4% |
| 2004 | $1,789 | $141,175 |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 98230
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GreatSchools rating
- NABlaine Primary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 5.7 mi
- 7/10Blaine Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.8 mi
- 6/10Blaine High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Blaine Elem
- Middle: Blaine Mid
- High: Blaine 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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