7443 Birch Bay Drive, Blaine, WA, 98230
About This Home
12 steps from the beach to your back door...this is truly waterfront living! Charming mid century 2 bedroom beach cottage features original cedar paneling, wood burning fireplace + open beam and vaulted ceilings in the living room and kitchen. Unbelievable westerly views from the ocean-front patio and incredibly easy access for beach fires, clamming, crabbing, boating and beach combing right out your door. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets, panoramic water views, and frequent eagle sightings. Bonus: driveway parking for multiple vehicles. Fantastic Birch Bay location steps from the famed C-Shop, Birch Bay State Park and just minutes to the USA/Canada borders and I-5. This is a fantastic opportunity to add to your investment portfolio as a short term or long term rental or to use as your own personal beach getaway! Don't miss this gem nestled between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, BC...low bank waterfront homes don't come on the market often!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Materials
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer,Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Washer(s),Water Heater: Electric
Basement
- Basement: None
Bathroom Full
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Entry Hall
- Level: Main
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning,Main Level: 1,Fireplace
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Fireplace,Baseboard,Wall Furnace,Electric
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 780
- Total interior livable area: 780 sqft
Kitchen Without Eating Space
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
Utility Room
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 4051365562060000
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Fireplace,Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay,Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Ocean
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Low Bank
- Topography of land: Level
Lot
- Lot size: 2,308 sqft
- Features: Fenced-Partially,Patio
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 2
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
- Earthquake
- Ice Storm
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
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 | $3,534 | $42,408 |
| Home Insurance * | $140 | $1,680 |
| Property Taxes | $395 | $4,740 |
| Electricity | $149 | $1,793 |
| Total | $4,218 | $50,616 |
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
Avg $/sqft
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | Price change | $723,000 |
| 2026-03-31 | Listed for sale | $760,000 |
| 2015-08-20 | Sold | $399,900 |
| 2015-08-11 | Pending sale | $399,900 |
| 2015-08-04 | Listed for sale | $399,900 |
| 2007-09-18 | Sold | $550,280 |
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