Tucked into the trees at the end of a quiet dead-end road, this custom-built 3 bed, 1.5 bath, 2,641sf home offers a rare combination of privacy, space, and comfort on 1.28 acres in Maple Falls. Designed for life in the Pacific Northwest, the home features radiant floor heating, a freestanding wood stove, an attached 2-car garage, covered hot tub, spacious basement with abundant storage, and an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area made for gathering. The primary bedroom includes an ensuite bath, while a wired-in generator helps keep the home ready for whatever the seasons bring. Mere minutes from Silver Lake and Glacier and only 40 minutes to Mt. Baker Ski Area, 7711 Shire Rd is perfectly positioned for skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, fishing, and year-round adventure. A standing-seam metal roof, Hardie Plank siding, and Trex decking provide durable, low-maintenance finishes, complemented by new interior paint and flooring. Outside, the wooded property provides plenty of room to spread out, with space for an RV, boat, outdoor gear, and all the toys that come with living in the county. Whether you're looking for the home to raise your family in or just want to be closer to the chairlifts...come check this house out!
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
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 84° expected this year, 16 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, 14 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Maple Falls, WA • 98266
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Sun exposure
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Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Maple Falls. There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 7711 Shire Rd
$550,155
$155 over list price of $550K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $375K to $660K.