1537 Columbia Cres is a 696 square foot house on a 7,841 square foot lot with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on October 31, 2003 for $40,000. Based on Redfin's Point Roberts data, we estimate the home's value is $218,692.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
7,841 sq ftLot Size
$314Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$218,692
$179K since sold in October 2003$8,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 40.8% lower than the average sale price ($370K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Market trends in 98281, WA
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
98.4%
0.1% MoM
Median sale price
$400K
$25K MoM
Avg. days on market
4d
2 days MoM
Recently sold homes
15
4 MoM
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Sale history for 1537 Columbia Cres
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Oct 31, 2003
Sold
$40,000
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,274 (+0.8%)
$91,238 + $45,196
$136,434
2025
$1,264 (+5.8%)
$91,238 + $45,196
$136,434
2024
$1,195 (+3.3%)
$82,125 + $44,746
$126,871
2023
$1,157 (−4.3%)
$82,125 + $44,746
$126,871
2022
$1,209 (+0.4%)
$75,000 + $40,864
$115,864
2021
$1,204
$53,504 + $53,955
$107,459
2020
$1,204 (+6.9%)
$49,540 + $49,957
$99,497
2019
$1,126 (+35.7%)
$42,720 + $43,080
$85,800
2017
$830 (−23.7%)
$40,800 + $41,144
$81,944
2016
$1,087 (−6.0%)
$40,000 + $40,337
$80,337
2015
$1,156 (+3.6%)
$45,450 + $62,148
$107,598
2014
$1,116 (+2.1%)
$43,650 + $59,306
$102,956
2013
$1,093 (+6.0%)
$43,650 + $59,306
$102,956
2011
$1,032 (+24.5%)
$45,000 + $61,777
$106,777
2010
$829 (+1.3%)
$45,000 + $51,955
$96,955
2009
$818
$45,000 + $51,955
$96,955
Tax history for 1537 Columbia Cres
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,274 (+0.8%)
$91,238 + $45,196
$136,434
2025
$1,264 (+5.8%)
$91,238 + $45,196
$136,434
2024
$1,195 (+3.3%)
$82,125 + $44,746
$126,871
2023
$1,157 (−4.3%)
$82,125 + $44,746
$126,871
2022
$1,209 (+0.4%)
$75,000 + $40,864
$115,864
2021
$1,204
$53,504 + $53,955
$107,459
2020
$1,204 (+6.9%)
$49,540 + $49,957
$99,497
2019
$1,126 (+35.7%)
$42,720 + $43,080
$85,800
2017
$830 (−23.7%)
$40,800 + $41,144
$81,944
2016
$1,087 (−6.0%)
$40,000 + $40,337
$80,337
2015
$1,156 (+3.6%)
$45,450 + $62,148
$107,598
2014
$1,116 (+2.1%)
$43,650 + $59,306
$102,956
2013
$1,093 (+6.0%)
$43,650 + $59,306
$102,956
2011
$1,032 (+24.5%)
$45,000 + $61,777
$106,777
2010
$829 (+1.3%)
$45,000 + $51,955
$96,955
2009
$818
$45,000 + $51,955
$96,955
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RR2
Rural Residential District
The purpose of the Residential Rural District is to maintain the low density rural residential character of the areas designated as rural neighborhoods or rural communities 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 provide the opportunity for the development of building sites which maximize the efficient use of both energy and land by allowing an option for clustering of residential lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Block
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CEDAR GROVE
Living Sq. Ft: 696
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 696
Building Sq. Ft: 696
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: CEDAR GROVE LOT 43
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 300
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,841
Legal Lot Number: 43
Municipality Name: 503 F5 W4 C8 P1
Acres: 0.18
Zoning Code: RR2
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 1 BEDROOM
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 503 F5 W4 C8 P1
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 696
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Whatcom County
APN: 4053031842020000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Point Roberts Primary School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 1.3mi
Blaine Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 15.1mi
7/10
Blaine High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 15.2mi
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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 79° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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