OFF MARKET

Listed by Jim Skerjanc • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. Bought with Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Off market nov 2020 for $700K

$913,918

•

2,436

sq ft

2585 and 2587 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Custer, WA 98240

About this home

This is an amazing Northwest home on 10 plus acres! Main timber built home has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, almost 2500 SQ FT. Heavily treed land overlooking valley grass farms, detached garage, also has an A.D.U. with detached garage that presently rents for $1000/month, New quality water tests on this private well and approved Whatcom County Health Department inspection on both septic systems, huge covered back deck overlooking farming valley, must see this private secluded northwest treed oasis

ManufacturedProperty Type

1995Year Built

10.43 acresLot Size

$375Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 car garageParking

Listed by Jim Skerjanc • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Listed by Angela Hart-Egan • HomeSmart One Realty

Bought with Mike Vail • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1661158

Redfin Estimate

$913,918

$214K since sold in November 2020$42K since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 21.6% higher than the average sale price ($751K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$720,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,112 sq ft
8722 Valley View Rd, Custer, WA 98240
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SOLD DEC 31, 2025
$680,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,520 sq ft
2477 Jess Rd, Custer, WA 98240
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SOLD JAN 7, 2026
$858,750
C
3 beds2 baths2,376 sq ft
3341 Nicole Ln, Custer, WA 98240
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SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$665,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,900 sq ft
3405 bay Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
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BOUGHT WITH REDFIN SEP 1, 2026
$835,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,800 sq ft
8360 Valley View Rd, Custer, WA 98240
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SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$750,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,048 sq ft
4077 Tarte Rd, Blaine, WA 98230
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Market trends in 98240, WA

Last updated October 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

New listings for sale

$199,000
2 beds2 baths1,080 sq ft
8252 Custer School Rd, Custer, WA 98240
Alex Stredicke • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
$409,950
1 bed1 bath456 sq ft
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Sale history for 2585 and 2587 Birch Bay Lynden Rd

Date

Event

Price

Nov 2, 2020

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1661158

$700,000

$287/sq ft

Oct 27, 2020

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1661158

—

Sep 26, 2020

Pending (Pending Feasibility)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1661158

—

Sep 22, 2020

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1661158

$710,000

$291/sq ft

Sep 10, 2020

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1661158

$750,000

$308/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,351 (+3.9%)

$310,429 + $340,235

$650,664

2025

$5,149 (+7.3%)

$310,429 + $340,235

$650,664

2024

$4,798 (+115.1%)

$331,248 + $327,149

$658,397

2023

$2,230 (−8.0%)

$331,248 + $327,149

$658,397

2022

$2,424 (−8.6%)

$51,214 + $205,555

$256,769

2021

$2,652 (−8.3%)

$51,214 + $205,555

$256,769

2020

$2,893 (+21.7%)

$51,214 + $205,555

$256,769

2019

$2,376 (−13.2%)

$51,155 + $187,236

$238,391

2017

$2,738 (+6.1%)

$51,155 + $168,681

$219,836

2016

$2,580 (−2.6%)

$49,121 + $173,744

$222,865

2015

$2,650 (−1.1%)

$49,045 + $162,050

$211,095

2014

$2,680

$47,494 + $161,633

$209,127

2013

$2,679 (+0.2%)

$47,494 + $161,633

$209,127

2011

$2,675

$49,130 + $167,062

$216,192

Tax history for 2585 and 2587 Birch Bay Lynden Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,351 (+3.9%)

$310,429 + $340,235

$650,664

2025

$5,149 (+7.3%)

$310,429 + $340,235

$650,664

2024

$4,798 (+115.1%)

$331,248 + $327,149

$658,397

2023

$2,230 (−8.0%)

$331,248 + $327,149

$658,397

2022

$2,424 (−8.6%)

$51,214 + $205,555

$256,769

2021

$2,652 (−8.3%)

$51,214 + $205,555

$256,769

2020

$2,893 (+21.7%)

$51,214 + $205,555

$256,769

2019

$2,376 (−13.2%)

$51,155 + $187,236

$238,391

2017

$2,738 (+6.1%)

$51,155 + $168,681

$219,836

2016

$2,580 (−2.6%)

$49,121 + $173,744

$222,865

2015

$2,650 (−1.1%)

$49,045 + $162,050

$211,095

2014

$2,680

$47,494 + $161,633

$209,127

2013

$2,679 (+0.2%)

$47,494 + $161,633

$209,127

2011

$2,675

$49,130 + $167,062

$216,192

*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

10.43 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

924

Year built

1978

Style

Mobile/Manufactured Home

County

Whatcom County

APN

4001254404330000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.

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: 4
Parking Features: RV Parking, Detached Carport
Garage Spaces: 4
Has Carport
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Beds Upper: 1
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 3

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

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Great Room
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Upper

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
# of Fireplaces Main: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating

Interior Features
Interior Features: Laminate, Loft, Skylight(s)
Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Range/Oven,Refrigerator

Second Living Quarters Information
ADU # of Beds: 2
ADU # of Baths: 1

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot,Manufactured Home
Construction Methods: Post & Beam,Standard Frame
Roof: Metal

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Metal/Vinyl, Wood, Wood Products

Property Information
Energy Source: Electric,Propane,Wood
Sq. Ft. Finished: 2,436
Style Code: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Good
Has View
Make: 1978 Sandpointe
Model: 66x14

Land Information
Vegetation: Brush, Garden Space, Wooded

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Public Records
Site Features: Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,Green House,Outbuildings,Propane,RV Parking,Shop
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Open Space, Secluded
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 10.43
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,893
Tax Year: 2020

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, VA Loan
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Individual Well, See Remarks, Shared Well
Water Company: Private Well
Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
Sewer: Septic Tank
Sewer Company: Private Septic System
Utilities: Cable Connected, Septic System, Electricity Available, Propane, Wood

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
Elementary School: Custer Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Vista Mid
High School: Ferndale High
High School District: Ferndale

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: Take I-5 to Exit #270 go east onto Birch Bay Lynden Road, property will be approx 1.8 miles on the RIGHT, house #s are on white post, take long driveway drive thru the heavily treed land to the end.
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 924
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10.43 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 4001254404330000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Thursday, September 10, 2020

Green Information
Direction Faces: North
Power Production Type: Electric, Propane, Wood

Home Information
Living Area: 2,436
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 3360
MLS Square Footage Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 2436
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Year Built Effective: 1995
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Entry Location: Main

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Custer Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

4/10

Horizon Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi

6/10

Ferndale High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi

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

2/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 83° expected this year, 14 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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