Tucked away in the sought after Birch Bay Village community, this charming cottage style home offers the perfect blend of privacy, character, and convenience. Backing to a peaceful greenbelt, you’ll love the feeling of being surrounded by nature while still enjoying all the benefits of one of Whatcom County’s premier gated waterfront neighborhoods. Inside, warm cedar paneling, clear fir trim, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and a stunning stone fireplace create a cozy retreat that truly feels like a cottage in the woods. The functional layout is complemented by numerous updates completed over the past five years, including new roofs on both the home and shed, upper and lower decks, stainless steel kitchen appliances, flooring, interior doors, lighting, ceiling fans, exterior paint, and more. Outside, enjoy the low maintenance yard, mature landscaping, fire pit, and easy in and out semicircle driveway with ample parking. Whether you’re relaxing on the deck overlooking the greenbelt or entertaining friends and family, this property offers a unique setting that’s hard to find. Birch Bay Village residents enjoy 24/7 gated security, a marina, private beaches, golf course, swimming pool, clubhouse, parks, sports courts, and a vibrant community atmosphere. If you’ve been searching for a home with character, privacy, and access to incredible amenities, this is one you won’t want to miss.
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Listed by: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
$459,000
8243 Chilliwack Road, Blaine, WA 98230
2beds
1,296sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
0.29 Acres Lot
$447,100 Zestimate®
$354/sqft
$253/mo HOA
What's special
Stunning stone fireplaceDeck overlooking the greenbeltCharming cottage style homeStainless steel kitchen appliancesMature landscapingHardwood floorsCeiling fans
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Listed by:
Hunter Crim,
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2539421
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Second
Bonus room
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- None
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: Tank, Water Heater Location: Kitchen
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Loft
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,296
- Total interior livable area: 1,296 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Loft, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Paved, Deck, Gated Entry, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 4051225431890000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1977
- Major remodel year: 1977
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
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Athletic Court, Boat Launch, CCRs, Clubhouse, Gated, Golf, Park, Playground
- Security: Security Service
- Subdivision: Birch Bay Village
HOA
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Security
- HOA fee: $253 monthly
- HOA phone: 360-371-7744
Location
- Region: Blaine
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $354/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $429,823
- Annual tax amount: $3,155
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$447,100
$425,000 - $469,000
$2,185/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $459,000+10.6%$354/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2539421 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2021 | Sold | $415,000+6.7%$320/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1773173 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2021 | Pending sale | $389,000$300/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1773173 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2021 | Listed for sale | $389,000+72.9%$300/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1773173 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2006 | Sold | $225,000$174/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #26043694 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,096 +4.2% | $429,823 |
| 2023 | $2,972 -2.5% | $429,823 +12.5% |
| 2022 | $3,050 +38.4% | $382,065 +60.4% |
| 2021 | $2,204 +5.2% | $238,221 +14% |
| 2020 | $2,094 | $208,969 +6.3% |
| 2019 | $2,094 +2.3% | $196,676 +12.5% |
| 2018 | $2,046 +9.5% | $174,802 +14.1% |
| 2017 | $1,869 +2.8% | $153,263 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $1,819 +17.7% | $145,826 +5% |
| 2015 | $1,545 | $138,881 +4.5% |
| 2014 | $1,545 +1.9% | $132,905 +1.1% |
| 2013 | $1,516 | $131,454 |
| 2012 | -- | $131,454 -2.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $135,008 -3.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $139,470 -16.3% |
| 2009 | $1,575 +1.4% | $166,535 |
| 2008 | $1,553 | $166,535 |
| 2007 | $1,553 +49.6% | $166,535 +103.2% |
| 2005 | $1,038 | $81,960 |
| 2004 | $1,038 -1.3% | $81,960 |
| 2003 | $1,052 +1.5% | $81,960 |
| 2002 | $1,037 +8% | $81,960 +7% |
| 2001 | $959 | $76,630 |
| 2000 | -- | $76,630 |
| 1999 | -- | $76,630 |
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Neighborhood: 98230
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- NABlaine Primary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 4.2 mi
- 7/10Blaine Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.4 mi
- 7/10Blaine High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.4 mi
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- Washington
- Whatcom County
- Blaine
- 98230
- 8243 Chilliwack Road
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