About this home

Gorgeous, private custom home with almost an acre of high-bank saltwater frontage, plus expansive views of the Strait of Georgia, Gulf Islands and White Rock, B.C. Enjoy watching eagles, blue herons and boats from multiple decks, a patio and landscaped yard at your own gated estate. This home offers soaring ceilings, a floor to ceiling fireplace in the great room/kitchen, separate exercise room, and an indoor pool with bathroom. There are two furnaces, two hot water tanks, newer heat pump and a whole-house generator with its own fuel supply. The oversized master bedroom has two full bathrooms and a fireplace. On the ground floor there are two more bedrooms, a bath plus extra storage space (unfinished 560 sq. ft.). Only 15 minutes to I-5 and 25 minutes to the Canadian Border, this home offers complete privacy and serenity while still being close to shopping and services. First time on the market, this property is where you can create your own Pacific Northwest retreat on the Salish Sea. Property will transfer with Bargain & Sale Deed

Location

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Basics

Property type: Single Family Residence
Style: Contemporary
Stories: One and one half
Condition: Very Good
Year built: 1990
Building area: 3,876 sq ft
Lot size: 44,867 sq ft (1.03 acres)
County: Whatcom
MLS #: NWM2529157

Interior

Heating: 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air
Cooling: 90%+ High Efficiency, Ductless
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator
Fireplace: 2 · Gas
Interior features: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Fireplace (Primary Bedroom), High Tech Cabling, Indoor Pool, Security System, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wine/Beverage Refrigerator, Wired for Generator
Entry level: Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features: Cement Planked, Wood
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Poured Concrete
Lot features: Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded
Topography: Partial Slope
View: Bay, Islands, Sound, Strait, Territorial
Waterfront: Yes
Pool: Indoor

Parking

Parking spaces: 9
Garage: Yes (attached)
Carport: Yes
Covered spaces: 5
Parking features: Attached Carport, Driveway, Attached Garage, RV Parking

Utilities

Water: Public
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Power: Electric, Propane

Community & fees

Subdivision: Birch Bay
Property tax: $11,584 (2026)

Transaction

Original list price: $1,999,888 (10% price cut)
Listed on: May 27, 2026
Days on market: 115
Price per sq ft: $543
Listing terms: Cash, Conventional
Possession: Closing

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Schools

School district: Blaine

Elementary: Blaine Elem
Middle: Blaine Mid
High: Blaine High School
SchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 26% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Listing agent: Kevin Geraghty.

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Data last updated 2026-09-17.