About this home

Birch Bay 1940's cozy cottage and stairless rambler is truly ideal for simple living or a smart investment. This compact 2-bed, 3/4-bath, 721 sq ft home sits on a .100-acre lot with peekaboo bay views. A few-minute walk gets you to the beach, the world-famous C Shop, restaurants, or the berm trail, perfect for walking, biking, with golf carts welcome right on the road within the Birch Bay golf cart zone. Stroll the beach for unforgettable sunsets, spend your day clamming at low tide, biking the waterfront, kayaking, or relaxing watching the tide roll in. Everyday coastal living with its own yard space and no HOA. It's a straightforward, single-level footprint, whether you're looking for a low-key full-time residence, a weekend getaway, or a rental/investment property to build equity over time in one of Whatcom County's most desirable coastal communities.

Location

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Basics

Property type: Single Family Residence
Style: Craftsman
Stories: 1 story
Year built: 1940
Lot size: 4,356 sq ft (0.1 acres)
County: Whatcom
MLS #: NWM2561081

Interior

Heating: Wall Furnace
Cooling: None
Flooring: Vinyl Plank
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Interior features: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room
Entry level: Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features: Wood
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Lot features: Dead End Street, Paved
Topography: Level
View: Bay, Territorial
Waterfront: No

Parking

Parking features: Driveway, RV Parking

Utilities

Water: Public
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Power: Electric

Community & fees

Subdivision: Birch Bay
Property tax: $1,426 (2026)

Transaction

Listed on: Jul 28, 2026
Days active: 52
Price per sq ft: $553
Listing terms: Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
Possession: Closing

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Schools

School district: Blaine

High: Blaine High School
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Listing provided courtesy of: eXp Realty

Listing agent: Shelly Jo Chambers.

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Data last updated 2026-10-18.