Listed by Michael Reams • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. Bought with RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Off Market Jun 2015 for $80K
$654,578
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$504/mo
Land
•
1.33
acres (lot)
8784 Valley View Rd, Custer, WA 98240
About this home
This great 1.3 acre parcel is flat & would be ideal for new construction. Located in Custer, this property is private & secluded while also in close proximity to I-5, offering easy access to Bellingham and British Columbia. This is a terrific opportunity to own a desirable building site in the beautiful Northwest.
Vacant landProperty Type
1.33 acresLot Size
$492,164Price/Acres
Listed by Michael Reams• Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Bought with Christine Johnson-Cicchitti• RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
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Sell
$558,847
Est. take-home
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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 8784 Valley View Rd
Date
Event
Price
Jun 30, 2015
Sold (MLS) (Sold)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #752319
$80,000
Jun 23, 2015
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #752319
—
Mar 6, 2015
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #752319
$85,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,587 (+3.5%)
$278,072 + $555,341
$833,413
2025
$3,465 (−42.4%)
$278,072 + $555,341
$833,413
2024
$6,015 (+6.1%)
$311,600 + $533,982
$845,582
2023
$5,666 (+178.2%)
$311,600 + $533,982
$845,582
2022
$2,037 (−8.7%)
$188,733 + $498,935
$687,668
2021
$2,232 (−53.1%)
$149,787 + $395,976
$545,763
2020
$4,763 (+24.9%)
$126,938 + $335,573
$462,511
2019
$3,814 (−10.4%)
$107,060 + $283,022
$390,082
2017
$4,256 (+462.2%)
$96,450 + $254,975
$351,425
2016
$757 (−0.1%)
$80,402 + $271,151
$351,553
2015
$758 (+2.6%)
$60,229
2014
$739 (−12.7%)
$57,523
2013
$847 (−3.0%)
$57,523
2011
$873 (−6.2%)
$66,500
2010
$931 (+0.4%)
$86,450
2009
$927
$86,450
Tax history for 8784 Valley View Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,587 (+3.5%)
$278,072 + $555,341
$833,413
2025
$3,465 (−42.4%)
$278,072 + $555,341
$833,413
2024
$6,015 (+6.1%)
$311,600 + $533,982
$845,582
2023
$5,666 (+178.2%)
$311,600 + $533,982
$845,582
2022
$2,037 (−8.7%)
$188,733 + $498,935
$687,668
2021
$2,232 (−53.1%)
$149,787 + $395,976
$545,763
2020
$4,763 (+24.9%)
$126,938 + $335,573
$462,511
2019
$3,814 (−10.4%)
$107,060 + $283,022
$390,082
2017
$4,256 (+462.2%)
$96,450 + $254,975
$351,425
2016
$757 (−0.1%)
$80,402 + $271,151
$351,553
2015
$758 (+2.6%)
$60,229
2014
$739 (−12.7%)
$57,523
2013
$847 (−3.0%)
$57,523
2011
$873 (−6.2%)
$66,500
2010
$931 (+0.4%)
$86,450
2009
$927
$86,450
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.33 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,737
Year built
2016
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
4001140173870000
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
Exterior
Exterior Features
Improvements: Fenced-Partially
Property Features
Property Features: Evergreens, Lightly Treed
Property Information
Restrictions: No Restrictions,See Remarks
Style Code: 41 - Res-Over 1 Acre
Property Type: Land
Property Sub Type: Land
Has View
Land Information
Possible Use: Residential
Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: ASSESOR
Road Information: See Remarks
Road On Which Side: West
Slope Comment: Valley View; no easement data available.
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Paved, Secluded
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 1.33
Elevation Units: Feet
Road Surface Type: See Remarks
Road Responsibility: See Remarks
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $740
Tax Year: 2014
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Available, In Street
Water Jurisdiction: Blaine
Electricity Status: In Street
Sewer: Not Available
Septic Design Applied: false
Septic Design Installed: false
Utilities: Electricity Available
Gas Status: Not Available
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished
School Information
Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
Middle Or Junior High School: Buyer To Verify
High School: Buyer To Verify
High School District: Blaine
Location Information
Directions: From I-5 N, Take exit 270 toward Lynden/Birch Bay. Turn right onto Birch Bay-Lynden Rd. Take 1st left onto Valley View Rd. The property will be on the right.
Topography: Level,Sloped
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,737
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2016
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 4001140173870000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Monday, March 2, 2015
Home Information
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 0
Building Area Total: 0
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Structure Type: Unspecified
Around this home
Schools
Custer Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.0mi
4/10
Horizon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.0mi
6/10
Ferndale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.1mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 82° expected this year, 18 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.
7.4 hrs
1.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$622,000 – $753,000
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