Listed by Andy P Garcia • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. Bought with Muljat Group.
Off Market Jan 2016 for $425K
$841,661
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$3,162/mo
5
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
3,000
sq ft
3073 Behme Rd, Custer, WA 98240
About this home
Peaceful Horse Farm in Custer on almost 5 acres with a running creek! This home has 5 spacious bedrooms, 2½ baths, 3 living room/den areas, 2 fireplaces, walk-in closet, lots of storage space, covered patio, fenced yard, and play area, large garage plus a carport, sheds/outbuildings, and a really nice horse stable with a huge hay loft. Other features include: private well, back-up generator, and RV parking with direct hook-up to the septic system. Too many other features to list!
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
4.43 acresLot Size
$281Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Andy P Garcia• RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
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Market trends in 98240, WA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
96.6%
1.2% MoM
Median sale price
$845K
$45K MoM
Avg. days on market
14d
2 days MoM
Recently sold homes
6
1 MoM
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Sale history for 3073 Behme Rd
Date
Event
Price
Jan 5, 2016
Sold (MLS) (Sold)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #813286
$425,000
$142/sq ft
Nov 16, 2015
Pending (Pending Inspection)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #813286
—
Sep 15, 2015
Price Changed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #813286
$439,000
$146/sq ft
Jul 2, 2015
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #813286
$449,000
$150/sq ft
Aug 11, 1999
Sold
Public Records
$185,000
$62/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,110 (+3.8%)
$323,914 + $433,650
$757,564
2025
$5,887 (+5.6%)
$323,914 + $433,650
$757,564
2024
$5,573 (+1.7%)
$362,970 + $416,971
$779,941
2023
$5,478 (+14.2%)
$362,970 + $416,971
$779,941
2022
$4,795 (+7.3%)
$219,504 + $442,378
$661,882
2021
$4,469 (−2.5%)
$174,208 + $351,090
$525,298
2020
$4,586 (+24.9%)
$147,634 + $297,533
$445,167
2019
$3,673 (−2.4%)
$124,514 + $250,940
$375,454
2017
$3,762 (+0.3%)
$112,175 + $226,072
$338,247
2016
$3,749 (+2.9%)
$108,846 + $201,569
$310,415
2015
$3,644
$102,373 + $189,582
$291,955
2014
$3,641 (+0.6%)
$100,198 + $185,555
$285,753
2013
$3,618 (+5.8%)
$100,198 + $185,555
$285,753
2011
$3,418 (+1.7%)
$103,564 + $191,788
$295,352
2010
$3,361 (+0.5%)
$137,755 + $178,880
$316,635
2009
$3,346
$137,755 + $178,880
$316,635
Tax history for 3073 Behme Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,110 (+3.8%)
$323,914 + $433,650
$757,564
2025
$5,887 (+5.6%)
$323,914 + $433,650
$757,564
2024
$5,573 (+1.7%)
$362,970 + $416,971
$779,941
2023
$5,478 (+14.2%)
$362,970 + $416,971
$779,941
2022
$4,795 (+7.3%)
$219,504 + $442,378
$661,882
2021
$4,469 (−2.5%)
$174,208 + $351,090
$525,298
2020
$4,586 (+24.9%)
$147,634 + $297,533
$445,167
2019
$3,673 (−2.4%)
$124,514 + $250,940
$375,454
2017
$3,762 (+0.3%)
$112,175 + $226,072
$338,247
2016
$3,749 (+2.9%)
$108,846 + $201,569
$310,415
2015
$3,644
$102,373 + $189,582
$291,955
2014
$3,641 (+0.6%)
$100,198 + $185,555
$285,753
2013
$3,618 (+5.8%)
$100,198 + $185,555
$285,753
2011
$3,418 (+1.7%)
$103,564 + $191,788
$295,352
2010
$3,361 (+0.5%)
$137,755 + $178,880
$316,635
2009
$3,346
$137,755 + $178,880
$316,635
*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
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.43 Acres
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
2,765
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
4001143082020000
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: 4
Parking Features: RV Parking
Garage Spaces: 4
Has Carport
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Beds Upper: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 5
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Half Baths (Main): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Upper): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Extra Fin Rm
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main
Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Upper
Room 15 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main
Basement Information
Basement Features: None
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas
# of Fireplaces Lower: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Wired for Generator, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Solarium/Atrium, Walk-in Closet(s), Fireplace
Utilities: Cable Connected, Septic System, Electric, Propane, Individual Well
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
Directions: Take I-5 to Birch Bay Lynden Road, turn Right at end of exit and then take immediate Left on Valley View, then turn Right on Behme Road. Property will be on your Right with sign in yard.
Topography: Equestrian,Level,PartialSlope
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,765
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Whatcom County
APN: 4001143082020000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Propane
Home Information
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 3000
MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 3000
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Year Built Effective: 1978
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
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 • 6.6mi
6/10
Ferndale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.7mi
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
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
$800,000 – $968,000
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