Listed by Ryan Kent Smith • John L. Scott Bellingham. Bought with Muljat Group.
Off market oct 2020 for $440K
$620,265
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$935/mo
3
bd
•
1.5 ba
•
1,586
sq ft
2813 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Custer, WA 98240
About this home
Exceptional country location: Home on Acreage w/ ADU+ incredible outbuildings/storages! Tons of workshop/garage space. Room to roam. No HOAs/no CC&Rs! *New roof soon! Treed property. Sunlit central garden. Park your trucks. Close to Vancouver/Peace Arch border! Near Birch Bay Square & Lynden, quick jaunt to Bellingham: the perfect balance. Rambler home, easy access. Gargantuan warehouse w/ studio + upper loft. Main home needs work, yet offers much promise to add value! Next to Jensen Forest Park
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
2.59 acresLot Size
$391Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
10 car garageParking
Listed by Ryan Kent Smith• John L. Scott Bellingham
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.59 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,258
Year built
1988
Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
Whatcom County
APN
4001251175150000
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: 10
Parking Features: RV Parking
Garage Spaces: 10
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
Bedrooms Possible: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Half Baths (Main): 1
Basement Information
Basement Features: None
Interior Features
Interior Features: Wall to Wall Carpet, Water Heater
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: See Remarks
Exterior
Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood Products
Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,586
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Average
Has View
Land Information
Vegetation: Brush, Garden Space, Wooded
Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Whatcom County
Site Features: Deck,Outbuildings,RV Parking,Shop
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Secluded
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 2.59
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,571
Tax Year: 2020
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, Private Financing Available, VA Loan, See Remarks
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Individual Well
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Septic System, Electric, Individual Well
Water Heater Type: electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished
School Information
High School District: Ferndale
Location Information
Directions: Quick access to I-5 Freeway, near Birch Bay Square Shopping Center and neighboring Lynden, on Birch Bay Lynden Rd. Just past Custer School Rd. *One of the best options for Vancouver and BC commuters!
Topography: Level,PartialSlope
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,258
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.59 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 4001251175150000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric
Home Information
Living Area: 1,586
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1586
MLS Square Footage Source: Whatcom County Assessor
Building Area Total: 1586
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: See Remarks
Year Built Effective: 1988
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Custer Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
Horizon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.0mi
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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 83° expected this year, 16 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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