Sold236d on market
8697 Blaine Road
Blaine, WA, 98230 • 98230 • Whatcom County
$299,000
$441/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
678Sqft
1 acLot
1947Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Canal Front, Creek, Sea, Sound
Scenic Views
Bay · Canal · Ocean · Sound · Territorial
Cabin Style
Built 1947 · 79 years of history
Blaine
98230
Outdoor Living
Fireplace
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
1-Car Garage
Driveway · Detached Garage · Off Street
This home is in high demand
Listed 236 days ago · 5 views · Top 4% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
5 views
People checking out this listing
236 days on market
Established listing
$441/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 4% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
Likelihood score
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1947
Opportunity of a lifetime! Premier 1-acre shoreline parcel backing to beautiful California Creek with rare access to Drayton Harbor. Flat, usable land offers endless potential for your dream home or retreat. City services and utilities already on site for faster permitting and streamlined construction. Experience sweeping water views, vibrant coastal beauty, and a truly breathtaking natural setting, right in your backyard. Bring your ideas and creative vision to this one-of-a-kind costal property. With a full acre to shape your vision, this is a rare opportunity for dreamers, developers, or both, something rarely found with waterfront property this close to town. Buyer to verify all building requirements and feasibility with county.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights flat usable land, sweeping water views, and waterfront property as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,861/month
Principal & Interest$1,463
Property Tax$299
Insurance$100
Down payment20% ($59,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $239,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1947
HeatingFireplace, Baseboard, Other – See Remarks, Electric, Wood
CoolingNone
Parking1 Garage space
Lot1 Acres
Offer Review Date2025-05-17
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCabin
ConditionFixer
Year built1947
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Baseboard, Other – See Remarks, Electric, Wood
CoolingNone
ConstructionBrick, Wood Siding, Wood Products
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Birch Bay Water Association / Sewer Connected, Company: Birch Bay Water Association
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
Garage1 spaces
BasementNone
Fireplaces1
Lot1 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood98230
ZoningR-10A
Annual tax$1,936
Parcel4001184792400000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Water Heater Location: Utility
Flooring
See Remarks
Heating
Fireplace
Baseboard
Other – See Remarks
Electric
Wood
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Detached Garage
Off Street
Construction
Brick
Wood Siding
Wood Products
Patio & Porch
Fireplace
Lot Features
Value In Land
Fenced-Partially
Gas Available
Gated Entry
Outbuildings
Shop
Views
Bay
Canal
Ocean
Sound
Territorial
Room details
5 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainEntry Hall
MainFamily Room
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market236
Est. value$305,700
Est. rent$1,793/mo
Tax rate0.70%
Price/sqft$441
On marketSep 4, 2025
PostedMay 9, 2025
Last sold$299,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedSep 13, 2025
Tour days6
Views5
How are the schools in Blaine?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Blaine, WA, 98230
Price history
5 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Aug 13, 2025Sold$299,000$441NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 29, 2025Pending Sale$299,000$441NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 29, 2025Listed For Sale$299,000$441NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 18, 2025Pending Sale$299,000$441NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 9, 2025Listed For Sale$299,000$441NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$299,000
Aug 13, 2025•$441/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$299,000
Jun 29, 2025•$441/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$299,000
Jun 29, 2025•$441/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$299,000
May 18, 2025•$441/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$299,000
May 9, 2025•$441/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$1,936$278,222
Apr 7, 2023$1,877$278,222
Apr 7, 2022$1,971$252,929
Apr 7, 2021$1,853$207,083
Apr 7, 2020$1,773$183,257
Apr 7, 2019$1,773$165,424
Apr 7, 2018$1,661$153,193
Apr 7, 2017$1,575$133,563
Apr 7, 2016$1,522$122,310
Apr 7, 2015$1,295$122,090
Apr 7, 2014$1,295$116,836
Apr 7, 2013$1,269$115,560
Apr 7, 2012—$115,560
Apr 7, 2011—$118,471
Apr 7, 2010—$122,310
Apr 7, 2009$1,262$139,880
Apr 7, 2008$1,308$139,880
Apr 7, 2007$1,308$139,880
Apr 7, 2005—$80,995
Apr 7, 2004$1,026$80,995
Apr 7, 2003$1,040$80,995
Apr 7, 2002$1,024$80,995
Apr 7, 2001$906$72,340
Apr 7, 2000—$72,340
Apr 7, 1999—$72,340
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Blaine, WA • Whatcom County
Nearby cities
AcmeBellinghamBlaineCusterDemingFerndaleLyndenMaple Falls
Nearby zip codes
9823098231
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