OFF MARKET

Listed by Doug Nesbit • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. Bought with Preview Properties, Inc.

Off market dec 2013 for $275K

$848,389

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,158/mo

4

bd

•

•

1,544

sq ft

3053 Behme Rd, Custer, WA 98240

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About this home

Unique, private, quiet & sunny 5 acre setting with a large 4 bedroom home & shop! Enter the property through a row of pear trees to an open yard complete with apple & other fruit trees. This Gentleman's Farm has all of the elements including a huge separate shop, wrap around decking, big windows & skylights & a big rec room in the basement! The back 2 acres is wooded with potential for trails & Dakota Creek crosses behind the home on the property giving a beautiful winter view.

Single-familyProperty Type

1973Year Built

4.73 acresLot Size

$549Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

8 car garageParking

Listed by Doug Nesbit • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Bought with Staci Glasser • Preview Properties, Inc.

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #536269

Listing provided courtesy of Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Redfin Estimate

$848,389

$573K since sold in December 2013$3,000 since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 2.8% lower than the average sale price ($873K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$1,200,000
A
4 beds3 baths3,856 sq ft
9067 Sunrise Rd, Custer, WA 98240
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BOUGHT WITH REDFIN SEP 1, 2026
$835,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,800 sq ft
8360 Valley View Rd, Custer, WA 98240
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SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$800,000
C
3 beds3.5 baths2,422 sq ft
8143 Custer School Rd, Custer, WA 98240
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SOLD APR 22, 2026
$943,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,298 sq ft
8894 Giles Rd, Blaine, WA 98230
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SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$739,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,086 sq ft
3627 Haynie Rd, Blaine, WA 98230
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SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$720,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,112 sq ft
8722 Valley View Rd, Custer, WA 98240
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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

7

1 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW
$1,695,000
5 beds5.5 baths5,000 sq ft
8848 Stein Rd, Custer, WA 98240
Jerry Blankers • Muljat Group
$409,950
1 bed1 bath456 sq ft
8185 Custer School Rd, Custer, WA 98240
Elicia Thoday • eXp Realty
$495,000
3 beds2 baths924 sq ft
3241 Haynie Rd, Custer, WA 98240
Lyle Sorenson • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
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Sale history for 3053 Behme Rd

Date

Event

Price

Dec 6, 2013

Sold

Public Records

$275,000

$178/sq ft

Dec 11, 2013

Delisted

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #536269

—

Dec 6, 2013

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #536269

$275,000

$178/sq ft

Nov 27, 2013

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #536269

—

Oct 28, 2013

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #536269

—

Oct 11, 2013

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #536269

$300,000

$194/sq ft

Oct 3, 2013

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #536269

$319,000

$207/sq ft

Aug 26, 2013

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #536269

$339,000

$220/sq ft

Feb 10, 2004

Sold

Public Records

$295,000

$191/sq ft

Nov 23, 1999

Sold

Public Records

$225,800

$146/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,481 (+3.8%)

$328,475 + $350,547

$679,022

2025

$5,281 (+4.7%)

$328,475 + $350,547

$679,022

2024

$5,043 (−1.9%)

$368,080 + $337,064

$705,144

2023

$5,139 (+14.2%)

$368,080 + $337,064

$705,144

2022

$4,498 (+7.3%)

$236,871 + $383,607

$620,478

2021

$4,192 (−2.5%)

$187,990 + $304,447

$492,437

2020

$4,301 (+24.9%)

$159,314 + $258,006

$417,320

2019

$3,445 (−3.3%)

$134,366 + $217,602

$351,968

2017

$3,561 (+0.4%)

$121,050 + $196,038

$317,088

2016

$3,548 (+3.4%)

$121,088 + $172,583

$293,671

2015

$3,431

$113,887 + $162,320

$276,207

2014

$3,429 (+0.6%)

$111,467 + $158,871

$270,338

2013

$3,407 (−2.0%)

$111,467 + $158,871

$270,338

2011

$3,476 (+1.6%)

$115,212 + $164,208

$279,420

2010

$3,421 (+0.5%)

$142,440 + $179,845

$322,285

2009

$3,405

$142,440 + $179,845

$322,285

Tax history for 3053 Behme Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,481 (+3.8%)

$328,475 + $350,547

$679,022

2025

$5,281 (+4.7%)

$328,475 + $350,547

$679,022

2024

$5,043 (−1.9%)

$368,080 + $337,064

$705,144

2023

$5,139 (+14.2%)

$368,080 + $337,064

$705,144

2022

$4,498 (+7.3%)

$236,871 + $383,607

$620,478

2021

$4,192 (−2.5%)

$187,990 + $304,447

$492,437

2020

$4,301 (+24.9%)

$159,314 + $258,006

$417,320

2019

$3,445 (−3.3%)

$134,366 + $217,602

$351,968

2017

$3,561 (+0.4%)

$121,050 + $196,038

$317,088

2016

$3,548 (+3.4%)

$121,088 + $172,583

$293,671

2015

$3,431

$113,887 + $162,320

$276,207

2014

$3,429 (+0.6%)

$111,467 + $158,871

$270,338

2013

$3,407 (−2.0%)

$111,467 + $158,871

$270,338

2011

$3,476 (+1.6%)

$115,212 + $164,208

$279,420

2010

$3,421 (+0.5%)

$142,440 + $179,845

$322,285

2009

$3,405

$142,440 + $179,845

$322,285

*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

2

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4.73 Acres

Year renovated

1988

Sq. Ft.

2,206

Year built

1973

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

4001143251880000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 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: 8
Parking Features: RV Parking
Garage Spaces: 8
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

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

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 2
# of Full Baths (Upper): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Upper): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Lower): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Upper

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Lower

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Den/Office
Room Level: Lower

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Upper

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Rec Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Upper

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

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 13 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Upper

Room 14 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 15 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 16 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Upper

Basement Information
Basement Features: Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Both
# of Fireplaces Upper: 1
# of Fireplaces Lower: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating

Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Wired for Generator, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Hot Tub/Spa, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Slate, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Pool Information
Has Spa

Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Creek
Waterfront Footage: Creek

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,544
Style Code: 12 - 2 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Very Good
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space

Lot Information
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,Gated Entry,Hot Tub/Spa,Outbuildings,Propane,RV Parking,Shop
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Secluded
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 4.73
Lot Size Dimensions: 200 x 1025 +/-
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,407
Tax Year: 2013

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Individual Well
Water Company: Private Well
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Septic Tank
Sewer Company: Septic
Utilities: Cable Connected, Septic System, Electric, Wood, Individual Well
Water Heater Location: Basement
Water Heater Type: Electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
Elementary School: Custer Elem
High School: Ferndale High
High School District: Ferndale

Location Information
Directions: From I-5 - Take Lynden BB exit #270, go east 50' then north on Valley View Rd 1.4 miles to Behme Rd, go east on Behme .75 miles to home. Drive through gate then back 500' to the home.
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,206
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Whatcom County
APN: 4001143251880000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Monday, August 26, 2013

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Wood

Home Information
Living Area: 1,544
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1544
MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 1544
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Slab
Structure Type: House
Levels: Two
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

Custer Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi

4/10

Horizon Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.5mi

6/10

Ferndale High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.6mi

5/10

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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

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 82° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Custer, WA • 98240

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 7.4 hours in June and 1.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

7.4 hrs

1.8 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$806,000 – $976,000

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New listings for sale in 98240

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Listing provided by NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid

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Listing provided by NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid

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Home values near 3053 Behme Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3025 Behme Road, Custer, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1518 Sq. Ft.	$698,098
3066 Behme Road, Custer, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1920 Sq. Ft.	$620,204

Address	Redfin Estimate
2951 Behme Road, Custer, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2480 Sq. Ft.	$818,177
3113 Behme Road, Custer, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1114 Sq. Ft.	$394,635

Address	Redfin Estimate
3057 Behme Road, Custer, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1104 Sq. Ft.	$517,289
3128 Behme Road, Custer, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1310 Sq. Ft.	$667,508

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