Come home to all that Birch Bay living has to offer, in this beautiful home set back from Cottonwood Beach! Enjoy gorgeous views of Birch Bay from the large living area & the light and bright kitchen. Over the past three years, the current owner has completed extensive updates including all new insulation and vapor barrier under the home, a new roof, new electrical panel, recessed lighting and updated light fixtures, new fencing, and fresh interior paint throughout. The main bathroom has been refreshed with a new vanity and tub, while the kitchen received a stylish update with a tile backsplash, solid maple slab countertops, and solid maple shelving. Additionally, a versatile flex space has been finished above the detached garage, offering even more functional living or work space. Come around back to the fenced patio & yard with garden space and a gated parking area leading to the 2 story, 2-bay garage--potential for boat storage/rental/shop downstairs, and studio/office upstairs. Enjoy close proximity to beaches and sunsets over islands. It's just a 5-minute walk to Birch Bay's beautiful 1.5-mile-long berm and public park space. Hop in the car and in 10 minutes you'll be at Birch Bay State Park or Semiahmoo Spit, or 15 to the beautiful Point Whitehorn Nature Preserve. Come enjoy picturesque Birch Bay living!
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Listed by: Bellingham Real Estate Company • Robert Tucker
Bought with: John L. Scott Bellingham
$550,000
5078 Fern Street, Blaine, WA 98230
4beds
1,520sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$550,300 Zestimate®
$362/sqft
$2,557 Estimated rent
Home value
$550,300
$523,000 - $583,000
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Light and bright kitchenNew roofFresh interior paint throughoutGated parking area
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Listed by:
Robert Tucker,
Bellingham Real Estate Company
Bought with:
Tanner Knight, 23010083
John L. Scott Bellingham
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2512693
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Utility Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,520
- Total interior livable area: 1,520 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, RV Parking
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 58 x 141 x 50 x 171
- Features: Dead End Street, Secluded, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking, Shop
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 4051243291840000
- Zoning: URM6
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Birch Bay Water & Sewer
- Water: Public, Company: Birch Bay Water & Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Birch Bay
Location
- Region: Blaine
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $362/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $500,304
- Annual tax amount: $3,677
- Date on market: 6/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 23 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Sold | $550,000$362/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Pending sale | $550,000$362/sqft |
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| 5/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000$362/sqft |
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| 5/10/2026 | Pending sale | $550,000$362/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000+11.1%$362/sqft |
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| 4/24/2023 | Sold | $495,000$326/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2042800 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2023 | Pending sale | $495,000$326/sqft |
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| 3/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $495,000$326/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #NWM2042800 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2023 | Pending sale | $495,000$326/sqft |
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| 3/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $495,000$326/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,612 +3.1% | $500,304 |
| 2023 | $3,503 -2.5% | $500,304 +12.5% |
| 2022 | $3,592 +27.9% | $444,715 +46.7% |
| 2021 | $2,808 +5% | $303,245 +14% |
| 2020 | $2,675 | $266,008 +6.3% |
| 2019 | $2,675 +2.2% | $250,360 +12.5% |
| 2018 | $2,617 +9.5% | $222,515 +14.1% |
| 2017 | $2,391 +2.6% | $195,097 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $2,329 +19.1% | $185,630 +5.8% |
| 2015 | $1,955 | $175,478 +4.5% |
| 2014 | $1,955 +1.9% | $167,927 +1.1% |
| 2013 | $1,918 | $166,094 |
| 2012 | -- | $166,094 -2.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $170,854 -3.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $176,598 -4.9% |
| 2009 | $1,742 +0.9% | $185,630 |
| 2008 | $1,727 | $185,630 |
| 2007 | $1,727 +33.3% | $185,630 +81.5% |
| 2005 | $1,296 | $102,270 |
| 2004 | $1,296 -1.3% | $102,270 |
| 2003 | $1,313 +1.5% | $102,270 |
| 2002 | $1,293 +2% | $102,270 +1% |
| 2001 | $1,268 | $101,275 |
| 2000 | -- | $101,275 |
| 1999 | -- | $101,275 |
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Neighborhood: 98230
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GreatSchools rating
- NABlaine Primary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 3.6 mi
- 7/10Blaine Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.7 mi
- 6/10Blaine High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 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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