Listed by Nathan Quessenberry • Keller Williams Western Realty. Bought with Keller Williams Western Realty.
Off Market Feb 2025 for $425K
$536,080
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$2,753/mo
2
bd
•
1 ba
•
1,148
sq ft
8890 Custer School Rd, Custer, WA 98240
About this home
Come have a look at this beautiful shy 7 acre property! Just the right mix of privacy off the road, cleared areas for animals, orchards, and gardens but surrounding by towering trees and nature. The home is a 1950's built with two bedrooms, one bath, and a large living room with high ceilings. There's a great carport and shop area to start all your projects in. The home is a substantial rehab that will need a cash (or creatively financed) buyer. Come check out the opportunity today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
6.73 acresLot Size
$467Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Nathan Quessenberry• Keller Williams Western Realty
Listed by Ben Kinney• Keller Williams Western Realty
Bought with Nathan Quessenberry• Keller Williams Western Realty
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.73 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,148
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
4001130385170000
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: 2
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main
Basement Information
Basement Features: Unfinished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
# of Fireplaces Main: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Baseboard, Other – See Remarks
Has Cooling
Cooling Information: High Efficiency (Unspecified)
Interior Features
Interior Features: Fireplace, Water Heater
Exterior
Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Construction Materials: Concrete
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Cement/Concrete
Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Creek
Property Information
Energy Source: Electric,Propane
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,148
Style Code: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Fixer
Has View
Zoning: R5A
Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space, Wooded
Lot Information
Lot Number: 4
MLS Lot Size Source: Realist
Site Features: Outbuildings,Propane
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Secluded
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 6.73
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,094
Tax Year: 2024
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Individual Well
Water Company: Well
Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
Sewer: Septic Tank
Sewer Company: Septic
Water Heater Location: basement
Water Heater Type: Electric
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Custer Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Horizon Mid
High School: Ferndale High
High School District: Ferndale
Location Information
Directions: I-5 north to Birch Bay Lynden Road exit and head east. Left onto Custer School Road and home is on your R.
Topography: Level
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,148
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 4001130385170000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Buyer Brokerage Compensation: 2.5
Buyer Brokerage Compensation Type: %
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Green Information
Direction Faces: West
Power Production Type: Electric, Propane
Home Information
Living Area: 1,148
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1148
MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
Building Area Total: 1148
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Block, Poured Concrete
Building Name: Lawson Short
Year Built Effective: 1958
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Custer Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi
4/10
Horizon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.1mi
6/10
Ferndale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.0mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
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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
$510,000 – $617,000
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