OFF MARKET

Listed by Chris Nye • MLS4owners.com. Bought with RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Off market may 2023 for $905K

$1,029,295

•

1,452

sq ft

3629 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Custer, WA 98240

About this home

Shy 80 acres zoned R10A, w/Mt Baker views; close to I-5, Canadian border, and Bellingham airport w links to Sea-Tac. Semiahmoo Golf Resort 15 min away. Mostly level w/some soft rolling hills. Approx 30% wooded area w/creek. So many options for income streams; sub divide into 10 acre plots, cluster dev ok. Or create your private estate, horse ranch, events venue, the ideas are endless. Once a working cattle farm, w/ loft barn & more. 2400 sq ft machine shop, 1800 sq ft storage bldg. Fenced pastures, hay fields & pond. Deeded well services the barn from a nearby property. Solid 2 bd home ready for updates. 5yr old roof. Att 2 car garage. Fruit trees & garden space. Estate sale: sold as-is, buyer to verify all information &local regulations.

Single-familyProperty Type

1922Year Built

78.25 acresLot Size

$709Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 car garageParking

Listed by Chris Nye • MLS4owners.com

Bought with John Irion • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1898520

Redfin Estimate

$1,029,295

$124K since sold in May 2023$31K since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 48.4% higher than the average sale price ($694K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 16, 2026
$330,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,296 sq ft
8599 Valley View Rd, Custer, WA 98240
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SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,050,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,456 sq ft
2949 Canlin Dr, Ferndale, WA 98248
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SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$800,000
C
2 beds1.5 baths1,408 sq ft
3621 Haynie Rd, Blaine, WA 98230
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SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$500,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,134 sq ft
2948 Arnie Rd, Custer, WA 98240
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SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$720,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,112 sq ft
8722 Valley View Rd, Custer, WA 98240
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SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$762,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,233 sq ft
3902 Bay Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
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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 3629 Birch Bay Lynden Rd

Date

Event

Price

May 3, 2023

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1898520

$905,000

$623/sq ft

Apr 1, 2023

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1898520

—

Mar 6, 2023

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1898520

$919,000

$633/sq ft

Jun 6, 2022

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1898520

$995,000

$685/sq ft

Mar 8, 2022

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1898520

$1,195,000

$823/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,465 (+8.3%)

$103,124 + $324,004

$427,128

2025

$3,201 (+10.1%)

$103,124 + $324,004

$427,128

2024

$2,908 (−1.9%)

$93,956 + $313,047

$407,003

2023

$2,964 (+7.1%)

$93,956 + $313,047

$407,003

2022

$2,768 (+3.2%)

$78,781 + $279,506

$358,287

2021

$2,682 (−4.1%)

$81,129 + $220,153

$301,282

2020

$2,796 (+17.8%)

$79,105 + $186,571

$265,676

2019

$2,374 (−10.9%)

$79,121 + $162,205

$241,326

2017

$2,663 (+15.5%)

$79,426 + $139,232

$218,658

2016

$2,306 (−1.0%)

$79,639 + $139,232

$218,871

2015

$2,329 (+0.7%)

$74,913 + $111,609

$186,522

2014

$2,314 (+1.9%)

$69,899 + $111,609

$181,508

2013

$2,271 (+7.5%)

$69,899 + $111,609

$181,508

2011

$2,113

$57,882 + $117,744

$175,626

Tax history for 3629 Birch Bay Lynden Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,465 (+8.3%)

$103,124 + $324,004

$427,128

2025

$3,201 (+10.1%)

$103,124 + $324,004

$427,128

2024

$2,908 (−1.9%)

$93,956 + $313,047

$407,003

2023

$2,964 (+7.1%)

$93,956 + $313,047

$407,003

2022

$2,768 (+3.2%)

$78,781 + $279,506

$358,287

2021

$2,682 (−4.1%)

$81,129 + $220,153

$301,282

2020

$2,796 (+17.8%)

$79,105 + $186,571

$265,676

2019

$2,374 (−10.9%)

$79,121 + $162,205

$241,326

2017

$2,663 (+15.5%)

$79,426 + $139,232

$218,658

2016

$2,306 (−1.0%)

$79,639 + $139,232

$218,871

2015

$2,329 (+0.7%)

$74,913 + $111,609

$186,522

2014

$2,314 (+1.9%)

$69,899 + $111,609

$181,508

2013

$2,271 (+7.5%)

$69,899 + $111,609

$181,508

2011

$2,113

$57,882 + $117,744

$175,626

*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

78.25 Acres

Year renovated

1985

Sq. Ft.

1,452

Year built

1922

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

4001270734640000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.

R10A

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, Attached Carport, Driveway, Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 4
Has Carport
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 2

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

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

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

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
# of Fireplaces Main: 2

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling

Interior Features
Interior Features: Wall to Wall Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dryer,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Stucco, Wood

Property Information
Energy Source: Electric,Propane
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,452
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Pasture, Wooded

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: County Records
Site Features: Barn,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Irrigation,Outbuildings,Propane,RV Parking,Shop
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 78.2499
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,768
Tax Year: 2022

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, Farm Home Loan, FHA, VA Loan
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Community
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
High School District: Ferndale

Location Information
Directions: From I-5 go West on Birchbay-Lynden Rd. Property will be onthe left after 1/2 mile.
Topography: Rolling

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,452
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 78.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Whatcom County
APN: 4001270734640000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Propane

Home Information
Living Area: 1,452
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1452
MLS Square Footage Source: County Records
Building Area Total: 1452
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: One

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Custer Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi

4/10

Horizon Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.6mi

6/10

Ferndale High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.0mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 56-68% 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, 19 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

6/10 Air Factor

7 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years

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Custer, WA • 98240

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In this area, properties receive around 7.6 hours in June and 1.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$978,000 – $1.18M

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