OFF MARKET

Listed by George Geer • Coldwell Banker Bain. Bought with Coldwell Banker Bain.

Off market dec 2018 for $335K

$560,127

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,974/mo

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1,782

sq ft

2608 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Custer, WA 98230

About this home

Here's your chance to own a great hobby farm on 2.40 acres. Marlette home with a 24 x 40 shop. Great property with an individual well and recently inspected 3 bedroom septic. Functional floor plan with two living areas, huge master suite and large kitchen. Home is heated with forced air heat and cooled with central A/C. The house is situated well off the road and sits about in the middle of the 2.40 acres. Easy access to I-5 and only 15 minutes to Bellingham.

Single-familyProperty Type

1991Year Built

2.4 acresLot Size

$314Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by George Geer • Coldwell Banker Bain

Bought with Edward Hanley • Coldwell Banker Bain

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1359558

Redfin Estimate

$560,127

$225K since sold in December 2018$5,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 4.5% higher than the average sale price ($536K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$485,000
A
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$635,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,620 sq ft
3063 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Custer, WA 98240
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SOLD FEB 13, 2026
$485,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,611 sq ft
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$545,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,296 sq ft
2526 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Custer, WA 98240
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SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$590,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,620 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$475,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,749 sq ft
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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

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1 MoM

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2 beds2 baths1,080 sq ft
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Sale history for 2608 Birch Bay Lynden Rd

Date

Event

Price

Dec 14, 2018

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1359558

$335,000

$188/sq ft

Nov 30, 2018

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1359558

—

Nov 12, 2018

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1359558

—

Oct 16, 2018

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1359558

$345,000

$194/sq ft

Sep 11, 2018

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1359558

$355,000

$199/sq ft

Jan 16, 2008

Sold (MLS)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #27205734

$247,000

$139/sq ft

Jan 3, 2008

Delisted

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #27205734

—

Nov 26, 2007

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #27205734

$249,950

$140/sq ft

Mar 20, 2003

Sold

Public Records

$150,000

$84/sq ft

Sep 21, 1995

Sold

Public Records

$145,000

$81/sq ft

Jun 2, 1986

Sold

Public Records

$19,500

$11/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,899 (+3.8%)

$267,452 + $213,861

$481,313

2025

$3,757 (+11.0%)

$267,452 + $213,861

$481,313

2024

$3,386 (+2.5%)

$299,700 + $171,500

$471,200

2023

$3,305 (+6.2%)

$299,700 + $171,500

$471,200

2022

$3,112 (+12.8%)

$199,486 + $197,504

$396,990

2021

$2,759 (−1.2%)

$170,501 + $168,809

$339,310

2020

$2,793 (+32.7%)

$137,409 + $136,045

$273,454

2019

$2,104 (−8.7%)

$107,272 + $106,207

$213,479

2017

$2,306 (+7.2%)

$101,200 + $100,195

$201,395

2016

$2,151 (+2.3%)

$90,308 + $98,757

$189,065

2015

$2,103 (−2.3%)

$81,868 + $86,245

$168,113

2014

$2,152 (−2.3%)

$81,868 + $86,692

$168,560

2013

$2,203 (−5.1%)

$81,868 + $86,692

$168,560

2011

$2,321 (+3.0%)

$84,400 + $89,373

$173,773

2010

$2,254 (+0.5%)

$130,000 + $81,770

$211,770

2009

$2,244

$130,000 + $81,770

$211,770

Tax history for 2608 Birch Bay Lynden Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,899 (+3.8%)

$267,452 + $213,861

$481,313

2025

$3,757 (+11.0%)

$267,452 + $213,861

$481,313

2024

$3,386 (+2.5%)

$299,700 + $171,500

$471,200

2023

$3,305 (+6.2%)

$299,700 + $171,500

$471,200

2022

$3,112 (+12.8%)

$199,486 + $197,504

$396,990

2021

$2,759 (−1.2%)

$170,501 + $168,809

$339,310

2020

$2,793 (+32.7%)

$137,409 + $136,045

$273,454

2019

$2,104 (−8.7%)

$107,272 + $106,207

$213,479

2017

$2,306 (+7.2%)

$101,200 + $100,195

$201,395

2016

$2,151 (+2.3%)

$90,308 + $98,757

$189,065

2015

$2,103 (−2.3%)

$81,868 + $86,245

$168,113

2014

$2,152 (−2.3%)

$81,868 + $86,692

$168,560

2013

$2,203 (−5.1%)

$81,868 + $86,692

$168,560

2011

$2,321 (+3.0%)

$84,400 + $89,373

$173,773

2010

$2,254 (+0.5%)

$130,000 + $81,770

$211,770

2009

$2,244

$130,000 + $81,770

$211,770

*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

104,544

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,782

Year built

1991

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

4001243960400000

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Mar 29, 2022.

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: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
Bedrooms Possible: 3

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

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

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

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Central A/C, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Skylight(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Water Heater
Appliances: Double Oven
Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Double Oven,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Manufactured Home
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood Products

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,782
Style Code: 21 - Manuf-Double Wide
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Manufactured On Land
Property Condition: Good
Has View
Make: Marlette
Model: Desert Manor
Body Type: Double Wide

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space, Wooded

Lot Information
Lot Number: B
MLS Lot Size Source: Whatcom County
Site Features: Deck,Propane,Shop
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 2.4
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,591
Tax Year: 2018

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Individual Well
Water Company: private well
Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
Sewer: Septic Tank
Sewer Company: OSS
Utilities: Septic System, Propane, Individual Well
Water Heater Location: bedroom
Water Heater Type: propane

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
Bus Line Nearby: false
Directions: Exit 276, east on Birch Bay Lynden Road and the property is just before Delta Line Road.
Topography: Equestrian,Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,782
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 2.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 4001243960400000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Mar 29, 2022

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Green Information
Power Production Type: Propane

Home Information
Living Area: 1,782
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1782
MLS Square Footage Source: Whatcom County
Building Area Total: 1782
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Post & Block, Slab, Tie Down
Building Name: Scherer Short Plat
Builder Name: Marlette
Structure Type: Manufactured House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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 • 6.0mi

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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