1609 Washington Avenue
Blaine, WA 98230
$675,000
Price
2
Beds
1
Bath
2,072 Sq. Ft.
$326 / Sq. Ft.
2,072
Sq. Ft.
$326
per Sq. Ft.
Listing provided courtesy of HomeSmart One Realty
Description
RARE Opportunity to own low bank waterfront. This rare gem is tucked away in a quiet corner at the mouth of Blaine’s Dakota Creek, w/ gorgeous panoramic views of Drayton Harbor from an impressive wrap-around porch. Imagine your own private beach access for paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing & more! Charming 2 bdrm, 1 bath home sits on level ½ acre & is ready to get the care it deserves. Newer kitchen appls. Outstanding potential for main home living while rebuilding the detached garage & shop as an...RARE Opportunity to own low bank waterfront. This rare gem is tucked away in a quiet corner at the mouth of Blaine’s Dakota Creek, w/ gorgeous panoramic views of Drayton Harbor from an impressive wrap-around porch. Imagine your own private beach access for paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing & more! Charming 2 bdrm, 1 bath home sits on level ½ acre & is ready to get the care it deserves. Newer kitchen appls. Outstanding potential for main home living while rebuilding the detached garage & shop as an ADU. Buyer to verify. RV hook up/dumping/ & 220 V plug inside garage. Stone’s throw to Semiahmoo w/out the fees! Minutes to US-CND border for fine dining & world class entertainment. Don’t miss this one located in the growing community of Blaine!
- Listed by Christine Rasmussen • HomeSmart One Realty
Property Details for 1609 Washington Avenue
Community Name
Blaine
School DistrictBlaine
ViewBay, Ocean, See Remarks
Number of Assigned Spaces1
Total Covered Parking1
Entry Date07-12-2024
Energy SourceElectric
SewerSewer Connected
LISTING UPDATED: 11/13/2024 12:24 PM
Property Details for 1609 Washington Avenue
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 2262217 |
| Days on Market | 128 |
| Cumulative Days on Market | 177 |
| Taxes | $4,519 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential |
| Year Built | 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 AC / 22,651 SF |
| County | Whatcom County |
Building Information for 1609 Washington Avenue
Stories-Year Built1974Building Size-Lot Size0.52 AC / 22,651 SF
Property Information for 1609 Washington Avenue
Summary
Location and General Information
- Style: 12 - 2 Story
- Building Information: Built On Lot
- Site Features: Deck, Dog Run, Outbuildings, RV Parking, Shop
- Area: 880 - Blaine/Birch Bay
- Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
- Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
- High School: Buyer To Verify
- Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
- Directions: I-5 N take Exit 274 to Peace Portal Way. Left at four way stop. Right at Washington Street which is behind the hardware store.
- Property Sub Type: RESI
- Bus Line Nearby: true
- View: Yes
- Waterfront: No
- Entry Location: Main
- Direction Faces: Southwest
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Year: 2024
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1.0
- Attached Garage: No
- Carport: No
- Garage: Yes
- Parking Type: Driveway Parking, Garage-Detached, RV Parking
- Open Parking: No
- Parking Features: Driveway, Detached Garage, RV Parking
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
- Half Bathrooms: 0
- Full Baths Lower: 0
- Full Baths Main: 1
- Full Baths Upper: 0
- Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
- Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
- Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
- Half Baths Lower: 0
- Half Baths Main: 0
- Half Baths Upper: 0
- Full Baths Garage: 0
- Half Baths Garage: 0
- Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
- Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
- Bedrooms Main: 1
- Bedrooms Upper: 1
- Bedrooms Lower: 0
- Bedrooms Possible: 2
- Master Bedroom Level: Second
Interior Features
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Fireplaces Main: 1
- Floor Covering: Vinyl
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
- Water Heater Location: Basement
- Room and Floor: Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Second, Bedroom-Main, Bathroom Full-Main
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Cooling: No
- Cooling: None
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Heating: Yes
- Heating: Forced Air
- FIRPTA: Yes
- Water Heater Type: Electricity
- Room List: Dining Room, Entry Hall, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom Full
- Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
- Exterior: Wood
- Roof: Metal
- Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
Property
Utilities
- Water Source: Public
- Power Company: City of Blaine
- Sewer Company: City of Blaine
- Water Company: City of Blaine
- Power Production Type: Electric
Property and Assessments
- New Construction YN: No
- Senior Exemption: No
- Zoning Jurisdiction: City
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Level: Two
- Lot Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- First Right Of Refusal: false
- MLS Square Footage Source: Realist - Buyer to Verify
- Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
- Senior Community: No
- Special Listing Conditions: None
- Year Built Effective: 1974
- Photos Count: 37
Lot Information
- Lot Details: Adjacent to Public Land, Paved, Value In Land
- Lot Size Dimensions: 93x233x93x234
- Lot Size Source: Realist - Buyer to Verify
- Waterfront Footage: 93
- Parcel Number Free Text: 4001074613190000
- Building Condition: Average
- Calculated Square Footage: 2072
- Structure Type: House
- Square Footage Finished: 2072
- Square Footage Unfinished: 0
- Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Wooded
- Building Area Total: 2072.0
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Type: Residential
- Elevation Units: Feet
- Irrigation Water Rights: No
- Water Access: Beach Rights,Tideland Rights
Rental
Rent Information
- Occupant Type: Vacant
- Land Lease: No
Property History for 1609 Washington Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1609 Washington Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$318,000Additions$286,858Total$604,858
Tax Record2021$3,960 ($330 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,072 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,288 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt784 SqFtStories2Lot Size22,651 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1974ZoningPCCountyWHATCOMAPN400107 461319 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 1609 Washington Avenue
This home is within Blaine School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 2 | |||
| Public - | 3 to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Blaine Primary School PublicPK to 2 | ||
Blaine Elementary School Public3 to 5 | ||
Blaine Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Blaine High School Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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