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  • Listed by: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. • Kathleen M. Stauffer
    Price cut: $15K (8/4)
    $983,500

    5436 Lonicera Drive, Blaine, WA 98230

    5beds
    2,678sqft
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    $6,250/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2023
    0.33 Acres Lot
    $967,800 Zestimate®
    $367/sqft
    $260/mo HOA

    What's special

    Oversized four-car garageCovered view deckLevel drivewayMain-floor bedroom or officeExpansive patioPremium upgradesFully fenced yard
    Better than new 5-bedroom home with sweeping San Juan Island views in the sought-after Horizon community! Built in 2023, this move-in-ready home offers the best of new construction without the time, expense, or hassle. Professional landscaping, terraced stone retaining walls, a fully fenced yard, expansive patio, covered outdoor living area, and premium upgrades are already complete. Enjoy an oversized four-car garage, dedicated storage room, level driveway, and seller offering up to a $20,000 credit toward an interest rate buydown and/or buyer's allowable closing costs, subject to lender approval. Perched above Birch Bay, this home features an open-concept kitchen (w/pantry), dining, and living area, plus a main-floor bedroom or office and ¾ bath. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite (w/custom closet) shares a covered view deck with a large bonus room capturing some of the home's best water views. Three additional bedrooms, a full bath, & laundry complete the upper level. The backyard is a true highlight with custom landscaping, terraced stone walls, covered outdoor living, and a private patio designed for relaxing and entertaining. The oversized four-car garage easily fits a full-size truck and provides exceptional storage for vehicles, hobbies, & outdoor gear. Located between Birch Bay and Semiahmoo Resort, you'll enjoy nearby beaches, trails, golf, marina, dining, parks, and community events, with the Canadian border just 10 minutes away. Coastal living at its finest!
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    Listed by:

    Kathleen M. Stauffer,

    Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2538500MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom full
      • Level: Second
      Bathroom full
      • Level: Second
      Bathroom three quarter
      • Level: Main
      Bonus room
      • Level: Second
      Den office
      • Level: Main
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      Entry hall
      • Level: Main
      Great room
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen with eating space
      • Level: Main
      Utility room
      • Level: Second
      Heating
      • Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Heat Pump
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Mechanical Room
      Features
      • Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, Pantry
      • Flooring: Vinyl Plank, Carpet
      • Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
      • Basement: None
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,678
      • Total interior livable area: 2,678 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 7
      • Parking features: Attached Garage
      • Has attached garage: Yes
      • Covered spaces: 4
      • Uncovered spaces: 3
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Entry location: Main
      • Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: City, Islands, See Remarks, Strait, Territorial
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Strait
      Lot
      • Size: 0.33 Acres
      • Features: Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, Gated Entry, High Speed Internet, Patio
      • Topography: Level,Terraces
      • Residential vegetation: Garden Space
      Details
      • Parcel number: 4051233664870000
      • Zoning: SF
      • Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Contemporary,2 Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Cement/Concrete
      • Foundation: Poured Concrete
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Very Good
      • Year built: 2023

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
      • Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Birch Bay Water Sewer
      • Water: Public, Company: Birch Bay Water Sewer
      • Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: CCRs, Gated, Park, Trail(s)
      • Subdivision: Semiahmoo
      HOA
      • Services included: Common Area Maintenance, See Remarks
      • HOA fee: $260 monthly
      Location
      • Region: Blaine

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $367/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $797,082
      • Annual tax amount: $5,731
      • Date on market: 6/10/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 59 days
      • Listing terms: Conventional
      • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)

        Estimated market value

        $967,800

        $919,000 - $1.02M

        $3,958/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/4/2026Price change$983,500-1.5%$367/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2538500 Report a problem
        6/11/2026Listed for sale$998,500+24.8%$373/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2538500 Report a problem
        3/14/2024Sold$799,990$299/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        11/16/2023Price change$799,990+0.4%$299/sqft
        Source: Century Communities Report a problem
        11/14/2023Listed for sale$797,146$298/sqft
        Source: Century Communities Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$5,537 +393.9%$797,082 +380.6%
        2023$1,121 -7.3%$165,850 +7%
        2022$1,210 +51.1%$155,000 +71%
        2021$801 +10.7%$90,618 +20%
        2020$723 $75,516 +3.8%
        2019$723 +0.1%$72,750 +17.4%
        2018$723 +14.8%$61,950 +8%
        2017$630 -2.5%$57,360 -4.4%
        2016$646 -10.1%$60,000 -12.7%
        2015$718 $68,701 -1.8%
        2014$718 -4.1%$69,938 -12.6%
        2013$749 $80,000
        2012-- $80,000 -34%
        2011-- $121,250 -3%
        2010-- $125,000 -16.7%
        2009$1,335 $150,000
        2008-- $150,000
        2007-- --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 98230

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        13 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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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