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Listed by: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. • Brian Southwick • 360-815-6638

Bought with: eXp Realty

$236,074

5045 Maple Street, Blaine, WA 98230

2beds

1,421sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1936

5,662 Square Feet Lot

$229,000 Zestimate^®

$166/sqft

$2,237 Estimated rent

Home value

$229,000

$211,000 - $250,000

$2,237/mo

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What's special

Water viewPartially finished daylight basementSpacious deck

Opportunity knocks in Birch Bay. Cottage with water view. Great location and sun exposure meets you at this property. All the living on the primary level but ample storage and opportunity in the partially finished daylight basement. Use the property as a two or three bedroom home with one bath on the main level. Spacious deck offers wonderful filtered views of the bay. At the special garden level environment you will find a blank canvas waiting to finish off how you please. Outbuilding and deck offer a place for peaceful meditation and reflection. You really must see to feel the setting and tree house like feel. Birch Bay offers fantastic beach walks, new berm and park projects. Two hours from Seattle and 33 miles from Vancouver BC.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Fireplace, Baseboard, Electric

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement

Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Basement: Daylight,Partially Finished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,421
Total interior livable area: 1,421 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Off Street

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1
Entry location: Main
Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Jetted Tub, Water Heater
Spa features: Bath
Has view: Yes
View description: Bay, Territorial
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Bay

Lot

Size: 5,662 Square Feet
Dimensions: 51 x 112 x 45 x 147
Features: Dead End Street, Secluded, Deck, Outbuildings
Topography: Partial Slope

Details

Parcel number: 4051243821400000
Zoning: URM6
Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: 1 1/2 Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Siding
Foundation: Poured Concrete
Roof: Composition

Condition

Good
Year built: 1936

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Birch Bay Sewer
Water: Community, Company: Birch Bay Water

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Birch Bay

Location

Region: Blaine

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $166/sqft
Tax assessed value: $472,149
Annual tax amount: $3,378
Date on market: 7/26/2025
Listing terms: Conventional
Inclusions: Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)

Price history

Date	Event	Price
2/18/2026	Sold	$236,074-25.1%$166/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/14/2025	Sold	$315,000-9.9%$222/sqft
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2413092 Report a problem
10/27/2025	Pending sale	$349,500$246/sqft
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2413092 Report a problem
9/17/2025	Price change	$349,500-12.5%$246/sqft
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2413092 Report a problem
9/13/2025	Pending sale	$399,500$281/sqft
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2413092 Report a problem
8/28/2025	Price change	$399,500-11.2%$281/sqft
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2413092 Report a problem
7/26/2025	Listed for sale	$449,900$317/sqft
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2413092 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,441 +1.9%	$472,149 +1%
2024	$3,379 +3.1%	$467,453
2023	$3,277 -2.5%	$467,453 +12.5%
2022	$3,360 +42%	$415,514 +63.8%
2021	$2,366 +4.9%	$253,687 +14%
2020	$2,255	$222,535 +6.3%
2019	$2,255 +2.2%	$209,444 +12.5%
2018	$2,206 +9.4%	$186,150 +14.1%
2017	$2,017 +2.6%	$163,213 +5.1%
2016	$1,965 +0.6%	$155,293 -11.6%
2015	$1,953	$175,579 +4.5%
2014	$1,953 +1.9%	$168,024 +1.1%
2013	$1,916	$166,189
2012	--	$166,189 -2.7%
2011	--	$170,722 -3.2%
2010	--	$176,379 +4.8%
2009	$1,614 +3.2%	$168,245
2008	$1,564	$168,245
2007	$1,564 +72.9%	$168,245 +135.7%
2005	$904	$71,385
2004	$904 -1.3%	$71,385
2003	$916 +1.5%	$71,385
2002	$903 +4.3%	$71,385 +3.3%
2001	$865	$69,120
2000	--	$69,120
1999	--	$69,120

Find assessor info on the county website

Neighborhood: 98230

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

NA
Blaine Primary School
Grades: PK-2Distance: 3.6 mi
7/10
Blaine Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 3.8 mi
6/10
Blaine High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 3.8 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.