Listed by Tessa Pinckston • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. Bought with RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Off market oct 2023 for $720K
$845,581
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$3,606/mo
3
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
1,100
sq ft
407 W Bluff Rd, Point Roberts, WA 98281
About this home
Undiscovered beachfront living! +/- 100 FF w/a storybook cottage in a unique and rare setting! Point Roberts is a tiny rural US exclave off the SW tip of Canada. Access by car, plane, or boat. 112 mi to SeaTac; 20 mi to Vancouver and 2.4 mi to Gulf Island ferries. A bountiful natural paradise w/miles of beaches, old-growth trees & abundant wildlife. Also a marina; air strip; golf course & more. “The SNUG” cottage is circa 1925. It sleeps 6 w/a bath on all 3 cozy floors. Spectacular views from every room & steps from the deck to beach. Drift off to the lull of the ocean. Enjoy lovingly preserved original interior details. Move-in ready, it comes fully furnished and equipped; just bring a swimsuit! WIFI and updates make modern life easy.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
8,403 sq ftLot Size
$769Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Tessa Pinckston• RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Bought with Wayne Lyle• RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
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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 407 W Bluff Rd
Date
Event
Price
Oct 27, 2023
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2146792
$720,000
$655/sq ft
Aug 31, 2023
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2146792
—
Aug 16, 2023
Price Changed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2146792
$749,000
$681/sq ft
Aug 3, 2023
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2146792
$789,000
$717/sq ft
Sep 28, 2017
Sold (MLS) (Sold)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1172758
$645,000
$586/sq ft
Aug 15, 2017
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1172758
—
Aug 3, 2017
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1172758
$659,000
$599/sq ft
Mar 22, 2013
Sold
Public Records
$404,000
$367/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,262 (+1.2%)
$766,395 + $149,132
$915,527
2025
$7,172 (+33.3%)
$766,395 + $149,132
$915,527
2024
$5,382 (+3.9%)
$517,388 + $159,639
$677,027
2023
$5,179 (+19.3%)
$517,388 + $159,639
$677,027
2022
$4,342 (−6.7%)
$472,500 + $145,789
$618,289
2021
$4,652 (+6.0%)
$360,649 + $88,931
$449,580
2020
$4,389 (+8.0%)
$360,649 + $88,931
$449,580
2019
$4,062 (+17.5%)
$311,417 + $55,926
$367,343
2017
$3,456 (−3.4%)
$297,413 + $53,411
$350,824
2016
$3,578 (−5.0%)
$288,750 + $51,855
$340,605
2015
$3,767 (+3.3%)
$308,550 + $46,168
$354,718
2014
$3,648 (+2.2%)
$296,450 + $43,991
$340,441
2013
$3,571 (+6.3%)
$296,450 + $43,991
$340,441
2011
$3,361 (+42.7%)
$302,500 + $45,352
$347,852
2010
$2,355 (+1.3%)
$247,500 + $27,930
$275,430
2009
$2,324
$247,500 + $27,930
$275,430
Tax history for 407 W Bluff Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,262 (+1.2%)
$766,395 + $149,132
$915,527
2025
$7,172 (+33.3%)
$766,395 + $149,132
$915,527
2024
$5,382 (+3.9%)
$517,388 + $159,639
$677,027
2023
$5,179 (+19.3%)
$517,388 + $159,639
$677,027
2022
$4,342 (−6.7%)
$472,500 + $145,789
$618,289
2021
$4,652 (+6.0%)
$360,649 + $88,931
$449,580
2020
$4,389 (+8.0%)
$360,649 + $88,931
$449,580
2019
$4,062 (+17.5%)
$311,417 + $55,926
$367,343
2017
$3,456 (−3.4%)
$297,413 + $53,411
$350,824
2016
$3,578 (−5.0%)
$288,750 + $51,855
$340,605
2015
$3,767 (+3.3%)
$308,550 + $46,168
$354,718
2014
$3,648 (+2.2%)
$296,450 + $43,991
$340,441
2013
$3,571 (+6.3%)
$296,450 + $43,991
$340,441
2011
$3,361 (+42.7%)
$302,500 + $45,352
$347,852
2010
$2,355 (+1.3%)
$247,500 + $27,930
$275,430
2009
$2,324
$247,500 + $27,930
$275,430
*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
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,403
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,100
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
4053044093030000
Parking Spaces
3
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Views, Waterfront
Last updated by owner on Nov 3, 2023.
RR1
Residential Rural 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.
Directions: Head south on Tyee Drive, right on McKenzie, right on Delano Way. Take a left-hand turn on Roosevelt Way. Stay on Marine, right on Bluff Rd, left on W Bluff Rd. The home is on the right.
Topography: Sloped,SteepSlope
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,100
Stories: 1.5
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,403 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 4053044093030000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views, Waterfront
Home facts updated by owner on Nov 3, 2023
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Thursday, August 3, 2023
Green Information
Direction Faces: West
Power Production Type: Electric
Home Information
Living Area: 900
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 900
MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
Building Area Total: 900
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Post & Pillar, Slab
Structure Type: House
Levels: Two
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Point Roberts Primary School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 2.0mi
Blaine Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 15.7mi
7/10
Blaine High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 15.8mi
6/10
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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 79° expected this year, 19 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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Historical weather
Point Roberts, WA • 98281
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.9 hours in
June and 1.7 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.