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5606 Chehalis Place, Birch Bay, WA 98230

Birch Bay, WA 98230 · Birch Bay
3 bd2 ba1,816 sqft0.29 ac lotBuilt 2003House
$699,900 $385 / sqft · Cumulative Days Active: 126 Estimate your monthly payment ↓
See Remarks, Birch Bay Listing by Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. 1 / 40
Price / sqft$385
Lot0.29 acres
Year built2003
TypeHouse
HOA$258/mo
Cumulative Days Active126

About this home

Welcome to life on Thunderbird Lake in Birch Bay Village. This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath rambler offers easy single-level living with a functional floor plan and plenty of room for both everyday living and entertaining. One of the best spots in the house is right at the kitchen sink or dining room, where you'll enjoy peaceful views of the backyard and the lake beyond. The home features a spacious 2-car garage, an oversized circular driveway with plenty of parking, & gated/paved side yard perfect for your boat, RV, or extra vehicles. Outside, you'll appreciate the easy-care landscaping, new front deck, covered patio, & extensive hardscape improvements that create inviting outdoor spaces to enjoy the waterfront setting. Conveniently located near the entrance of Birch Bay Village, you'll enjoy quick access in and out of the community. Birch Bay Village is a gated waterfront neighborhood with 24-hour security & a lifestyle that's hard to match. Residents enjoy access to a private marina, 9-hole executive golf course, swimming pool, clubhouse, sports courts, parks, playgrounds, & miles of roads perfect for walking, biking, & golf cart rides. The community's private beaches, waterfront recreation, & active social calendar make it one of Whatcom County's most sought-after places to call home. If you've been looking for single-story waterfront, with low-maintenance living, & beautiful lakefront setting, this move-in ready home is one you won't want to miss.

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Listed Jun 18, 2026MLS# 2539345

Facts & features

3Beds
2Baths
1,816 sqftLiving area
$385Price / sqft
2003Year built
0.29 acLot
Interior
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Living area1,816 sqft
StoriesOne
FlooringCeramic Tile, Carpet
AppliancesDishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Building
TypeHouse
StyleSee Remarks
Year built2003
RoofComposition
FoundationConcrete Ribbon
Lot & exterior
Lot size0.29 acres (12,685 sqft)
ViewLake, See Remarks
WaterfrontLow Bank, Lake
Parking
ParkingAttached Garage, RV Parking
Utilities
HeatingNatural Gas
SewerSewer Connected
WaterPublic
HOA & taxes
HOA dues$258 / mo
Property tax (2026)$4,568 / yr
Interior features
Bath Off PrimaryDbl Pane/Storm WindowDining RoomFireplaceWater Heater
Exterior & lot
Cement Planked

Monthly payment

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Payment estimate calculated by irenakolbert.com from the assumptions below — not part of the NWMLS listing data. A lender will confirm actual figures.

Loan term
Down payment$20%
Interest rate%
Est. total / month$4,28830-year fixed · 6.5%
P&I $3,539Taxes $381Insurance $110HOA $258
Plus ~$20,997 closing costs (est. 3%), paid once at closing. Get pre-approval guidance →
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Price history

DateEventPrice Jun 18, 2026Listed for sale $794,900

Tax history

YearAssessed valueProperty tax
Source: Whatcom County Assessor. Assessed value is not a market value.

Schools

Blaine School District
ElementaryBlaine Elem
MiddleBlaine Mid
HighBlaine High
School assignments come from the listing data provided by NWMLS. They're based on address and can change — verify with the district before relying on them.
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Downtown Bellingham29 min
WWU30 min
St. Joseph Hospital29 min
Peace Arch border10 min

Drive times are straight-line estimates calculated by irenakolbert.com — not part of the NWMLS listing data.

Median list price$525k168 active listings
Cumulative Days Active73median, active listings
List price per sqft$326this home: $385
Homes for sale168in Birch Bay

Area figures compiled by irenakolbert.com from current active NWMLS listings — not part of this listing's data.

This home's list price per square foot is about 18% above the median of current Birch Bay listings. Irena can pull recent closed sales on this street before you write an offer.

Listing details

StatusActive
MLS #2539345
ListedJun 18, 2026
List price$699,900
Cumulative Days Active126
Property typeHouse
StyleSee Remarks
Listing brokerageWindermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
SourceNWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing courtesy of Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Oct 23, 2026, 12:46 PM (date and time MLS GRID Data was obtained). All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website: listings located outside Whatcom and Skagit counties are not displayed.
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