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Listed by Linda Zemler • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. Bought with Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Off Market May 2014 for $215K

$540,891

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,264/mo

3

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2,500

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8851 Custer School Rd, Custer, WA 98240

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About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1905Year Built

4.77 acresLot Size

$216Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 garage spacesParking

Listed by Linda Zemler • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Bought with Lorraine Hoving • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #627277

Listing provided courtesy of Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Redfin Estimate

$540,891

$326K since sold in May 2014$4,000 since August

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C
2 beds1 bath1,134 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 13, 2026
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D
3 beds2 baths1,464 sq ft
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E
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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 8851 Custer School Rd

Date

Event

Price

May 30, 2014

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #627277

$215,000

$86/sq ft

May 5, 2014

Pending (Pending - Backup Offer Requested)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #627277

—

May 1, 2014

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #627277

—

Apr 30, 2014

Pending (Pending - Backup Offer Requested)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #627277

—

Apr 29, 2014

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #627277

$220,000

$88/sq ft

Jun 29, 2005

Sold (MLS)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25071791

$268,000

$107/sq ft

May 20, 2005

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25071791

$275,000

$110/sq ft

May 20, 2004

Sold

Public Records

$190,000

$76/sq ft

Jun 19, 1995

Sold

Public Records

$118,000

$47/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,117 (+4.3%)

$281,424 + $602,011

$883,435

2025

$6,826 (+7.7%)

$281,424 + $602,011

$883,435

2024

$6,338 (+25.5%)

$312,323 + $578,857

$891,180

2023

$5,051 (−11.0%)

$312,323 + $578,857

$891,180

2022

$5,674 (+7.3%)

$72,024 + $540,660

$612,684

2021

$5,288 (−2.6%)

$193,317 + $429,091

$622,408

2020

$5,427 (+51.5%)

$163,828 + $363,636

$527,464

2019

$3,582 (+20.6%)

$138,173 + $227,964

$366,137

2017

$2,970 (+0.4%)

$124,480 + $135,675

$260,155

2016

$2,959 (+3.4%)

$120,802 + $123,586

$244,388

2015

$2,862 (+49.3%)

$113,619 + $116,237

$229,856

2014

$1,917 (+1.2%)

$37,539 + $113,767

$151,306

2013

$1,894 (+23.8%)

$37,539 + $113,767

$151,306

2011

$1,530

$37,127 + $117,589

$154,716

Tax history for 8851 Custer School Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,117 (+4.3%)

$281,424 + $602,011

$883,435

2025

$6,826 (+7.7%)

$281,424 + $602,011

$883,435

2024

$6,338 (+25.5%)

$312,323 + $578,857

$891,180

2023

$5,051 (−11.0%)

$312,323 + $578,857

$891,180

2022

$5,674 (+7.3%)

$72,024 + $540,660

$612,684

2021

$5,288 (−2.6%)

$193,317 + $429,091

$622,408

2020

$5,427 (+51.5%)

$163,828 + $363,636

$527,464

2019

$3,582 (+20.6%)

$138,173 + $227,964

$366,137

2017

$2,970 (+0.4%)

$124,480 + $135,675

$260,155

2016

$2,959 (+3.4%)

$120,802 + $123,586

$244,388

2015

$2,862 (+49.3%)

$113,619 + $116,237

$229,856

2014

$1,917 (+1.2%)

$37,539 + $113,767

$151,306

2013

$1,894 (+23.8%)

$37,539 + $113,767

$151,306

2011

$1,530

$37,127 + $117,589

$154,716

*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

3

Stories

2

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

207,781

Year renovated

2021

Sq. Ft.

2,500

Year built

1905

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

4001144964440000

Parking Spaces

6

Basement

No

Accessible

No

HOA Dues

—

Garage

No

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Sep 7, 2022.

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 Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 1
# of Beds Upper: 1
Bedrooms Possible: 1

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

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Cement Planked

Pool Information
Has Spa

Property Information
Style Code: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Fixer
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Pasture

Lot Information
Site Features: Deck,Dog Run,Fenced-Fully,High Speed Internet,Hot Tub/Spa,Outbuildings,Propane,RV Parking,Shop,Stable
Lot Features: Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 4.77
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 0

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Individual Well
Water Company: Well
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Septic Tank
Sewer Company: Septic
Utilities: High Speed Internet, Septic System, Electric, Individual Well

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

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

Location Information
Directions: I-5 to Exit #270, east on Birch Bay Lynden Road. Home is on the left. (Past Behme Road)
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,500
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4.77 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: 2021
County: Whatcom County
APN: 4001144964440000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Sep 7, 2022

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric

Home Information
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 901
MLS Square Footage Source: 901
Building Area Total: 901
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Post & Block
Structure Type: House
Entry Location: Main

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 • 7.9mi

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 83° 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.

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Estimated sale price

$538,000 – $651,000

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Home values near 8851 Custer School Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8751 Custer School Rd, Custer, WA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1380 Sq. Ft.	$502,188
8767 Custer School Rd, Custer, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$489,612

Address	Redfin Estimate
8927 Custer School Rd, Custer, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1512 Sq. Ft.	$550,498
8779 Custer School Rd, Custer, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1504 Sq. Ft.	$645,888

Address	Redfin Estimate
8747 Custer School Rd, Custer, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2060 Sq. Ft.	$655,808
8890 Custer School Rd, Custer, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1148 Sq. Ft.	$536,080

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