OFF MARKET

Listed by George Geer • Coldwell Banker Bain. Bought with Peace Arch Real Estate.

Off market sep 2021 for $260K

$435,481

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $652/mo

•

2,016

sq ft

2538 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Custer, WA 98240

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1961Year Built

1.83 acresLot Size

$216Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by George Geer • Coldwell Banker Bain

Bought with Brianna Robbins • Peace Arch Real Estate

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1766918

Redfin Estimate

$435,481

$175K since sold in September 2021$1,000 since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 34.5% lower than the average sale price ($665K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$430,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,184 sq ft
8383 Custer School Rd, Custer, WA 98240
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SOLD AUG 15, 2026
$850,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,943 sq ft
1505 Falcon Ln, Ferndale, WA 98248
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SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$550,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,292 sq ft
7999 Rathbone Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
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SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$720,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,112 sq ft
8722 Valley View Rd, Custer, WA 98240
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SOLD BY REDFIN MAY 27, 2026
$665,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,779 sq ft
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SOLD MAR 10, 2026
$773,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,166 sq ft
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Market trends in 98240, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.6%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$800K

$138K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

22 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

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Sale history for 2538 Birch Bay Lynden Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,497 (+4.3%)

$264,418 + $289,184

$553,602

2025

$4,310 (+15.6%)

$264,418 + $289,184

$553,602

2024

$3,728 (+10.2%)

$296,300 + $223,835

$520,135

2023

$3,383 (+72.1%)

$296,300 + $223,835

$520,135

2022

$1,966 (+8.4%)

$215,874 + $193,545

$409,419

2021

$1,813 (−3.5%)

$151,946 + $60,671

$212,617

2020

$1,878 (+24.0%)

$128,767 + $51,416

$180,183

2019

$1,514 (−18.8%)

$108,602 + $43,977

$152,579

2017

$1,866 (+0.4%)

$97,840 + $39,619

$137,459

2016

$1,859 (+3.3%)

$77,963 + $74,464

$152,427

2015

$1,799 (+0.4%)

$73,327 + $70,036

$143,363

2014

$1,791 (+0.6%)

$71,769 + $68,048

$139,817

2013

$1,780 (−7.1%)

$71,769 + $68,048

$139,817

2011

$1,916 (−0.1%)

$74,180 + $70,334

$144,514

2010

$1,918 (+0.5%)

$105,650 + $74,330

$179,980

2009

$1,910

$105,650 + $74,330

$179,980

Tax history for 2538 Birch Bay Lynden Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,497 (+4.3%)

$264,418 + $289,184

$553,602

2025

$4,310 (+15.6%)

$264,418 + $289,184

$553,602

2024

$3,728 (+10.2%)

$296,300 + $223,835

$520,135

2023

$3,383 (+72.1%)

$296,300 + $223,835

$520,135

2022

$1,966 (+8.4%)

$215,874 + $193,545

$409,419

2021

$1,813 (−3.5%)

$151,946 + $60,671

$212,617

2020

$1,878 (+24.0%)

$128,767 + $51,416

$180,183

2019

$1,514 (−18.8%)

$108,602 + $43,977

$152,579

2017

$1,866 (+0.4%)

$97,840 + $39,619

$137,459

2016

$1,859 (+3.3%)

$77,963 + $74,464

$152,427

2015

$1,799 (+0.4%)

$73,327 + $70,036

$143,363

2014

$1,791 (+0.6%)

$71,769 + $68,048

$139,817

2013

$1,780 (−7.1%)

$71,769 + $68,048

$139,817

2011

$1,916 (−0.1%)

$74,180 + $70,334

$144,514

2010

$1,918 (+0.5%)

$105,650 + $74,330

$179,980

2009

$1,910

$105,650 + $74,330

$179,980

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

79,715

Year renovated

2023

Sq. Ft.

2,016

Year built

1961

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

4001244770180000

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Jul 18, 2023.

R5A

Rural District

The purpose of the Rural District is to maintain the low density rural residential character of the areas designated as rural and rural neighborhood on the Comprehensive Plan map and implement the Comprehensive Plan policies that define the rural character in Whatcom County in accordance with RCW 36.70A.070(5). In addition, it is the intent of this district to allow a variety of low intensity uses that are compatible and complementary with the conservation of agricultural, forestry and related uses.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Public service
Recreation
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 1
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 1

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
# of Beds Lower: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Full Baths (Lower): 1

Basement Information
Basement Features: Unfinished

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Flat

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Energy Source: See Remarks
Sq. Ft. Finished: 2,016
Style Code: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Fixer
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space, Wooded

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Whatcom County
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 1.83
Lot Size Dimensions: 300 x 315
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,813
Tax Year: 2021

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out
Buyer Financing: Not Disclosed

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Water Company: individual well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Sewer Company: Oss
Utilities: Septic System, See Remarks

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
Elementary School: Custer Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Buyer To Verify
High School: Ferndale High
High School District: Ferndale

Location Information
Directions: Take exit 276, Birch Bay Lynden Road east and property is on your left, just before Delta Line Road.
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,016
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1.83 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 2023
County: Whatcom County
APN: 4001244770180000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 18, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
Offers Review Date: Monday, May 10, 2021
On Market Date: Saturday, May 1, 2021

Green Information
Direction Faces: South
Power Production Type: See Remarks

Home Information
Living Area: 2,016
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2016
MLS Square Footage Source: Owner
Building Area Total: 2016
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Block, Poured Concrete, Slab
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

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Schools

Custer Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

4/10

Horizon Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi

6/10

Ferndale High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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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

7 days above 83° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

6/10 Air Factor

10 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$414,000 – $501,000

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Home values near 2538 Birch Bay Lynden Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2468 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Custer, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1192 Sq. Ft.	$596,716
2471 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Custer, WA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2247 Sq. Ft.	$685,321

Address	Redfin Estimate
2456 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Custer, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1950 Sq. Ft.	$545,128
2555 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Custer, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1488 Sq. Ft.	$554,866

Address	Redfin Estimate
2442 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Custer, WA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1496 Sq. Ft.	$440,603
2581 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Custer, WA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1430 Sq. Ft.	$511,755

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