OFF MARKET

Listed by Chris Farkas • BHHS Bayside Realty. Bought with Bellwether Real Estate.

Off market jun 2016 for $360K

$710,095

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,688/mo

•

1,700

sq ft

3171 Behme Rd, Custer, WA 98240

About this home

Beautiful park-like 5.83 acre one-of-a-kind property overlooking Dakota Creek. Be inspired from the deck of the artist studio while soaking in the natural landscape, complete with pond and island, large green house, fruit trees and grapevine covered back patio. Hobbyist's detached 24'x36' double garage with additional shop space & lots of storage. Open, updated floor plan & spacious rec room, bedroom & bath downstairs. A must see home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1978Year Built

5.83 acresLot Size

$418Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Chris Farkas • BHHS Bayside Realty

Bought with Diskin Young • Bellwether Real Estate

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #918343

Redfin Estimate

$710,095

$350K since sold in June 2016$8,000 since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 1.8% lower than the average sale price ($723K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$720,000
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B
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$739,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,086 sq ft
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3 beds2 baths2,184 sq ft
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E
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$564,000
F
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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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Sale history for 3171 Behme Rd

Date

Event

Price

Jun 7, 2016

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #918343

$360,000

$212/sq ft

May 3, 2016

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #918343

—

Apr 27, 2016

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #918343

$365,000

$215/sq ft

Apr 5, 2016

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #918343

$375,000

$221/sq ft

Apr 25, 2005

Sold (MLS)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25039437

$340,000

$200/sq ft

Mar 22, 2005

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25039437

$339,900

$200/sq ft

Dec 10, 2004

Sold (MLS)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #24153148

$182,000

$107/sq ft

Nov 8, 2004

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #24153148

$178,000

$105/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,600 (+4.3%)

$347,041 + $221,855

$568,896

2025

$4,409 (+2.8%)

$347,041 + $221,855

$568,896

2024

$4,291

$388,885 + $213,322

$602,207

2023

$4,295 (+13.6%)

$388,885 + $213,322

$602,207

2022

$3,780 (+7.3%)

$264,456 + $256,032

$520,488

2021

$3,522 (−2.5%)

$209,883 + $203,198

$413,081

2020

$3,614 (+24.8%)

$177,866 + $172,201

$350,067

2019

$2,896 (−1.4%)

$150,013 + $145,235

$295,248

2017

$2,937 (+0.3%)

$135,147 + $130,842

$265,989

2016

$2,927 (+3.4%)

$134,144 + $107,546

$241,690

2015

$2,831

$126,167 + $101,150

$227,317

2014

$2,828 (+0.6%)

$123,486 + $99,001

$222,487

2013

$2,811 (−7.5%)

$123,486 + $99,001

$222,487

2011

$3,039 (−0.3%)

$127,634 + $102,327

$229,961

2010

$3,049 (+0.5%)

$173,240 + $113,820

$287,060

2009

$3,035

$173,240 + $113,820

$287,060

Tax history for 3171 Behme Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,600 (+4.3%)

$347,041 + $221,855

$568,896

2025

$4,409 (+2.8%)

$347,041 + $221,855

$568,896

2024

$4,291

$388,885 + $213,322

$602,207

2023

$4,295 (+13.6%)

$388,885 + $213,322

$602,207

2022

$3,780 (+7.3%)

$264,456 + $256,032

$520,488

2021

$3,522 (−2.5%)

$209,883 + $203,198

$413,081

2020

$3,614 (+24.8%)

$177,866 + $172,201

$350,067

2019

$2,896 (−1.4%)

$150,013 + $145,235

$295,248

2017

$2,937 (+0.3%)

$135,147 + $130,842

$265,989

2016

$2,927 (+3.4%)

$134,144 + $107,546

$241,690

2015

$2,831

$126,167 + $101,150

$227,317

2014

$2,828 (+0.6%)

$123,486 + $99,001

$222,487

2013

$2,811 (−7.5%)

$123,486 + $99,001

$222,487

2011

$3,039 (−0.3%)

$127,634 + $102,327

$229,961

2010

$3,049 (+0.5%)

$173,240 + $113,820

$287,060

2009

$3,035

$173,240 + $113,820

$287,060

*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

5.83 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,700

Year built

1978

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

4001141852310000

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: 2
Parking Features: RV Parking
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

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

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

Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight, Finished

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

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Security System, Fireplace
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Creek

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,700
Style Code: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Wooded

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Realist
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Gated Entry,Green House,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,Propane,RV Parking,Shop
Lot Features: Open Space, Secluded
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 5.83
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,831
Tax Year: 2015

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: City of Blaine
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Septic Tank
Sewer Company: Septic
Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Septic System, Electric, Propane

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

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

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: I5 exit 270. East on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd. Take immediate left (N) on Valley View Rd. Right (E) on Behme. Propertyon right.
Topography: Level,PartialSlope

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,700
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.83 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 4001141852310000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Propane

Home Information
Living Area: 1,700
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1700
MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
Building Area Total: 1700
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Custer Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi

4/10

Horizon Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.7mi

6/10

Ferndale High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.7mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

8/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance 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 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

11 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 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.

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1.8 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$675,000 – $817,000

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