8243 Beachway Drive, Blaine, WA, 98230
About This Home
Stand alone beach cottage on a fee simple lot...here's your chance to own your home for under $300K! On the market for the first time in decades, this mid century one bedroom charmer is just steps from the water and features a fenced yard and onsite parking for multiple vehicles, your boat or RV. Fantastic Birch Bay location...minutes away from the beach walking path and berm, The C-Shop and Birch Bay State Park. Quick and easy access to the USA/Canada borders and I-5. This is a great opportunity to add to your investment portfolio as a short term or long term rental or to use as your own personal weekend retreat. No space rent or condo dues here...this price point has almost disappeared...don't miss this one!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Materials
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator,Stove(s)/Range(s),Refrigerator(s),Water Heater: Electric,Water Heater Location: Utility Room
Basement
- Basement: None
Bathroom Three Quarter
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Entry Hall
- Level: Main
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl,Carpet
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Electric
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 492
- Total interior livable area: 492 sqft
Kitchen Without Eating Space
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
Utility Room
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 4051243821940000
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Water Heater
- Topography of land: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Lot
- Lot size: 3,049 sqft
- Features: Deck,Fenced-Fully,Outbuildings,RV Parking
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway,RV Parking
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Coastal Flooding
- Cold Wave
- Earthquake
- Ice Storm
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Whatcom County and Washington
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,364 | $16,368 |
| Home Insurance * | $54 | $648 |
| Property Taxes | $161 | $1,932 |
| Electricity | $149 | $1,793 |
| Total | $1,728 | $20,736 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Washington FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | Listed for sale | $299,000 |
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