Listed by Brenda Mills • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. Bought with Coldwell Banker Bain.
Off market nov 2025 for $579K
$595,497
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$4,669/mo
3
bd
•
1.5 ba
•
1,610
sq ft
8297 Shintaffer Rd, Blaine, WA 98230
About this home
Mid-century bay view home rests on a level, half-acre site perched above Birch Bay. 1610 SF single-story plan offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Vintage character shines in the original, handcrafted wood cabinetry, wood paneled living areas, and an original Murphy brand bed hidden in a closet. Features include double-pane vinyl windows, wood blinds, mini split A/C, a beautiful natural stone & terrazzo hearth, newer stainless steel appliances and commercial-style sinks. Over $50K in recent updates have been made, including a new natural gas fireplace and fencing the back half the property, creating the perfect area for pets to roam, kids to play, or to grow your sunshine-filled garden. Enjoy the laid back fun and natural beauty of Birch Bay!
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$370Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Brenda Mills• Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Mid century one story home on a half acre lot with water reviews. Mixture of updates and original elements. Wide galley style kitchen through two spacious living/dining area with feature wood-burning fireplace.
4 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sharon Theeuwen
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 8297 Shintaffer Rd
Date
Event
Price
Nov 5, 2025
Sold
Public Records
$580,180
$360/sq ft
Nov 5, 2025
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2422698
$579,900
$360/sq ft
Sep 30, 2025
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2422698
—
Aug 24, 2025
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2422698
$569,000
$353/sq ft
Jun 26, 2023
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2026346
$517,000
$321/sq ft
May 28, 2023
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2026346
—
May 12, 2023
Price Changed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2026346
$526,000
$327/sq ft
Apr 12, 2023
Relisted (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2026346
—
Mar 6, 2023
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2026346
—
Jan 24, 2023
Price Changed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2026346
$538,900
$335/sq ft
Jan 10, 2023
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2026346
$565,000
$351/sq ft
Oct 1, 2003
Sold
Public Records
$111,000
$69/sq ft
Aug 16, 1996
Sold
Public Records
$85,000
$53/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,798 (+1.8%)
$249,986 + $271,739
$521,725
2025
$3,732 (+3.9%)
$249,986 + $271,739
$521,725
2024
$3,590 (−2.5%)
$247,500 + $269,037
$516,537
2023
$3,682 (+11.2%)
$247,500 + $269,037
$516,537
2022
$3,310 (+5.1%)
$220,000 + $239,144
$459,144
2021
$3,151 (+2.3%)
$155,192 + $207,469
$362,661
2020
$3,082 (+9.6%)
$136,135 + $181,992
$318,127
2019
$2,811 (+20.4%)
$113,877 + $152,236
$266,113
2017
$2,334 (−0.5%)
$99,845 + $133,478
$233,323
2016
$2,346 (+2.0%)
$95,000 + $127,001
$222,001
2015
$2,301 (+0.3%)
$84,044 + $121,947
$205,991
2014
$2,293 (+2.4%)
$83,125 + $120,618
$203,743
2013
$2,238 (+0.8%)
$83,125 + $120,618
$203,743
2011
$2,221 (+3.5%)
$84,875 + $124,617
$209,492
2010
$2,146 (+78.5%)
$100,000 + $130,525
$230,525
2009
$1,202
$100,000 + $35,130
$135,130
Tax history for 8297 Shintaffer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,798 (+1.8%)
$249,986 + $271,739
$521,725
2025
$3,732 (+3.9%)
$249,986 + $271,739
$521,725
2024
$3,590 (−2.5%)
$247,500 + $269,037
$516,537
2023
$3,682 (+11.2%)
$247,500 + $269,037
$516,537
2022
$3,310 (+5.1%)
$220,000 + $239,144
$459,144
2021
$3,151 (+2.3%)
$155,192 + $207,469
$362,661
2020
$3,082 (+9.6%)
$136,135 + $181,992
$318,127
2019
$2,811 (+20.4%)
$113,877 + $152,236
$266,113
2017
$2,334 (−0.5%)
$99,845 + $133,478
$233,323
2016
$2,346 (+2.0%)
$95,000 + $127,001
$222,001
2015
$2,301 (+0.3%)
$84,044 + $121,947
$205,991
2014
$2,293 (+2.4%)
$83,125 + $120,618
$203,743
2013
$2,238 (+0.8%)
$83,125 + $120,618
$203,743
2011
$2,221 (+3.5%)
$84,875 + $124,617
$209,492
2010
$2,146 (+78.5%)
$100,000 + $130,525
$230,525
2009
$1,202
$100,000 + $35,130
$135,130
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
21,780
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,610
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
4051241152600000
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Jun 13, 2026.
UR4
Urban Residential District
To promote an orderly transition from rural to urban development, the intent of this district is to encourage land uses and associated densities in designated urban growth areas, which will be complementary with future urban densities and services, while allowing reasonable transition uses of properties. Furthermore, it is the intent of this district to implement the policies of the Comprehensive Plan. In addition, it is the intent of this district to provide the opportunity for the development of building sites which will maximize the efficient use of both energy and land by allowing an option for clustering of residential lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached Carport, RV Parking
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Main): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Main): 1
# of Showers: 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Main
Basement Information
Basement Features: None
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
# of Fireplaces Main: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Ductless, Other – See Remarks, Wall Unit(s)
Site Features: Cable TV,Dog Run,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,RV Parking
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Lot Size Dimensions: Approx. 312x84x273x75
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,731.58
Tax Year: 2025
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: Birch Bay Water & Sewer
Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: Birch Bay Water & Sewer
Water Heater Location: Hall Closet
Water Heater Type: Tank - Electric
Cable Connected: Xfinity
Internet Connected: Ziply Fiber
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Blaine Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Blaine Mid
High School: Blaine High
High School District: Blaine
Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Bus Route Number: 75
Directions: I-5 to exit 270. West on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd, left on Harborview Rd, right on Birch Bay Dr. Follow to Shintaffer Rd & turn right. Home is the second driveway on the left.
Topography: Level
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,610
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 4051241152600000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Buyer Brokerage Compensation: 2.50
Buyer Brokerage Compensation Type: %
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025
Green Information
Direction Faces: East
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
Home Information
Living Area: 1,610
Calculated Square Footage: 1610
MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 1610
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Building Name: Plat of Kingsland Div No. 2
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Security Features: Security System
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Blaine Primary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 3.5mi
Blaine Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
7/10
Blaine High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 81° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Blaine, WA • 98230
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.6 hours in
June and 1.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
7.6 hrs
1.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$566,000 – $685,000
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