OFF MARKET

Listed by Julie Carpenter • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. Bought with RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Off Market Dec 2018 for $305K

$484,111

2

bd

•

•

1,036

sq ft

8970 Valley View Rd, Custer, WA 98240

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About this home

Dream farm on flat dry 5.50 acres with good soils, mostly in grass & largely fenced. It has everything you need: a sweet 2 bdr house w/wood floors, a 1.760 sq ft shop w/stables and a 1,720sq. ft detached garage/workshop. Want quiet and privacy? This property borders Haynie creek and the 72 acre Fenton Nature Reserve owned by Whatcom Land Trust. This is ready for the next generation to invest TLC & sweat equity to make it bloom again. Rare price & opportunity.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

5.5 acresLot Size

$467Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Julie Carpenter • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Bought with Nina Denson • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1273102

Listing provided courtesy of Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Redfin Estimate

$484,111

$179K since sold in December 2018$4,000 since August

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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 2.9% lower than the average sale price ($498K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$510,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,443 sq ft
230 Peace Arch Ct, Blaine, WA 98230
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$689,999
B
2 beds1 bath936 sq ft
9281 Stein Rd, Custer, WA 98240
SOLD APR 16, 2026
$330,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,296 sq ft
8599 Valley View Rd, Custer, WA 98240
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$500,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,134 sq ft
2948 Arnie Rd, Custer, WA 98240
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$445,000
E
2 beds1 bath912 sq ft
2411 Dodd St, Blaine, WA 98230
SOLD MAR 4, 2026
$515,000
F
3 beds1 bath2,028 sq ft
2962 Haynie Rd, Custer, WA 98240

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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 8970 Valley View Rd

Date

Event

Price

Dec 31, 2018

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1273102

$305,000

$294/sq ft

Nov 8, 2018

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1273102

—

Nov 8, 2018

Relisted (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1273102

—

Aug 30, 2018

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1273102

—

Aug 24, 2018

Relisted (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1273102

—

May 14, 2018

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1273102

—

Apr 24, 2018

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1273102

—

Apr 11, 2018

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1273102

$350,000

$338/sq ft

Tax history for 8970 Valley View Rd

*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

6.5 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,036

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

4001110200930000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jan 21, 2023.

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
Garage Spaces: 2
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

Basement Information
Basement Features: Unfinished

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Fir/Softwood, Laminate
Flooring: Softwood, Laminate
Appliances Included: Range/Oven

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Construction Methods: Standard Frame
Roof: Cedar Shake

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,036
Sq. Ft. Unfinished: 776
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Average
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Pasture

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Assessor
Site Features: Barn,Fenced-Partially,Outbuildings,Shop,Stable
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 5.5
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,407
Tax Year: 2018

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Individual Well
Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Septic System, Ground Source, Individual Well

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
Middle Or Junior High School: Horizon Mid
High School: Ferndale High
High School District: Ferndale

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: false
Directions: I-5 North to Birch Bay Lynden Road, turn Right/East, then immediate turn Left/North on Valley View Road. Property is on the right past Haynie Cemetary and McGee Road.
Topography: Equestrian,Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,036
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 4001110200930000

Home facts updated by county records on Jan 21, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
Offers Review Date: Tuesday, August 28, 2018
On Market Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Green Information
Power Production Type: Ground Source

Home Information
Living Area: 1,036
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1036
MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 1036
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

Custer Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.4mi

4/10

Horizon Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.4mi

6/10

Ferndale High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.5mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being 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

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

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Estimated sale price

$460,000 – $557,000

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Home values near 8970 Valley View Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
9035 Valley View Road, Custer, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1848 Sq. Ft.	$498,925
8860 Valley View Road, Custer, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1320 Sq. Ft.	$607,996

Address	Redfin Estimate
9027 Valley View Road, Custer, WA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2398 Sq. Ft.	$609,775
9022 Valley View Road, Custer, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1208 Sq. Ft.	$645,795

Address	Redfin Estimate
9007 Valley View Road, Custer, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1204 Sq. Ft.	$599,804
8919 Valley View Road, Custer, WA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1670 Sq. Ft.	$725,022

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