12 steps from the beach to your back door...this is truly waterfront living! Charming mid century 2 bedroom beach cottage features original cedar paneling, wood burning fireplace + open beam and vaulted ceilings in the living room and kitchen. Unbelievable westerly views from the ocean-front patio and incredibly easy access for beach fires, clamming, crabbing, boating and beach combing right out your door. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets, panoramic water views, and frequent eagle sightings. Bonus: driveway parking for multiple vehicles. Fantastic Birch Bay location steps from the famed C-Shop, Birch Bay State Park and just minutes to the USA/Canada borders and I-5. This is a fantastic opportunity to add to your investment portfolio as a short term or long term rental or to use as your own personal beach getaway! Don't miss this gem nestled between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, BC...low bank waterfront homes don't come on the market often!
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Listed by: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. • Jennifer Freeman
Price cut: $24K (5/22)
$699,000
7443 Birch Bay Drive, Blaine, WA 98230
2beds
780sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$4,256/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
2,308 Square Feet Lot
$692,000 Zestimate®
$896/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood burning fireplacePanoramic water viewsBreathtaking sunsetsOriginal cedar panelingLow bank waterfront homesFrequent eagle sightings
- 131 days |
- 762 |
- 18 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jennifer Freeman,
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.,
Leah M. Crews,
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2498403
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Baseboard, Wall Furnace, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 780
- Total interior livable area: 780 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Ocean
- Waterfront features: Low Bank
Lot
- Size: 2,308 Square Feet
- Features: Fenced-Partially, Patio
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 4051365562060000
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- 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: $896/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $666,116
- Annual tax amount: $4,750
- Date on market: 4/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 126 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$692,000
$657,000 - $727,000
$2,203/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,000$896/sqft |
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| 6/29/2026 | Pending sale | $699,000$896/sqft |
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| 5/22/2026 | Price change | $699,000-3.3%$896/sqft |
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| 5/4/2026 | Price change | $723,000-4.9%$927/sqft |
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| 3/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $760,000+90%$974/sqft |
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| 8/20/2015 | Sold | $399,900$513/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #829183 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2015 | Pending sale | $399,900$513/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #829183 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2015 | Listed for sale | $399,900-27.3%$513/sqft |
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| 9/18/2007 | Sold | $550,280$705/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,751 +3.1% | $666,116 |
| 2023 | $4,607 -2.5% | $666,116 +12.5% |
| 2022 | $4,726 +16.1% | $592,103 +32.3% |
| 2021 | $4,072 +5.9% | $447,475 +15% |
| 2020 | $3,844 | $389,109 +6.3% |
| 2019 | $3,844 +2.3% | $366,204 +12.4% |
| 2018 | $3,756 +9.5% | $325,784 +14.1% |
| 2017 | $3,429 +2.8% | $285,634 +6% |
| 2016 | $3,336 +21.5% | $269,466 +7% |
| 2015 | $2,747 | $251,850 +4.7% |
| 2014 | $2,747 +2.2% | $240,484 +1.1% |
| 2013 | $2,688 | $237,860 |
| 2012 | -- | $237,860 -2.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $242,906 -2.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $248,847 -18.1% |
| 2009 | $2,815 +0.2% | $303,710 |
| 2008 | $2,808 | $303,710 |
| 2007 | $2,808 +58.9% | $303,710 +117.7% |
| 2005 | $1,768 | $139,540 |
| 2004 | $1,768 -1.3% | $139,540 |
| 2003 | $1,791 +1.5% | $139,540 |
| 2002 | $1,765 +31% | $139,540 +29.7% |
| 2001 | $1,347 | $107,575 |
| 2000 | -- | $107,575 |
| 1999 | -- | $107,575 |
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Neighborhood: 98230
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NABlaine Primary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 5.5 mi
- 7/10Blaine Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.6 mi
- 6/10Blaine High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.6 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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