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GREAT DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY $895,000 Development Property. Excellent Location & Zoning with this Fully Serviced 2.2 Acres, 95,832 SQFT Commercially Zoned property Directly North of the Bellingham Wal-Mart. Neighboring parcels of 2.2 & 2.3 Acres are also available for sale. Zoning will allow up to 90,000 SQFT Building, OR MORE with permissions. Great Visibility, traffic count is over 30K vehicles per day. Water, Sewer, Gas & Power are available. Commercially Zoned Planned Industrial.

3 SEPARATE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PARCELS $299,000 Bellingham -Package Deal for 3 Separate acreage parcels. They could be sold separately, however the current financing is on a 3 parcels, making it easiest to purchase all 3 at one time. The loan may be assumable, rough balance is $231,000 Property listing is for 3 tax parcels including: 380310353101000, 380310316041 and 380310323107 Parcel sizes are 3.79 Acres, 4.63 Acres & 4.45 Acres.

Additional Parcels Available.

1.9 ACRES OF COMMERCIAL/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL LAND $500,000 1.915 Acres Commercial/Light Industrial. 135 Feet of frontage on SR 539/Guide Meridian Street with an average daily traffic count of 25,000. Three Separate Tax Parcels. Located in Bellingham City Limits. Many Commercial & Light Industrial possibilities. Full Feasibility study, Survey, Wetlands, Pre-Application Meeting, Engineering available. Mostly permit ready. Fantastic Opportunity!

2 SEPARATE BUILDING PARCELS

$125,000 Bellingham Acreage. 7.73 Acres affordably priced at $125,000.

Popular Bellingham School District. Country Feeling yet, close to town. Many BIG trees. Possible Views. Additional parcels available.

Many home sites to choose from.

INCOME OPPORTUNITY! 2BD, 2BA $175,000 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1,056 SQFT home on 7,481 SQFT lot. Features an open floor plan and prime location. Located in a woodsy, secluded area, yet still close to Barkley and within Bellingham School District.

Currently rented $1500/month. Affordably priced on its own or as a package with the other two adjacent homes. Great opportunity!

3 BD, 1 BA INCOME OPPORTUNITY $225,000 3 Bed, 1 Bath home in optimal location. Home is 972 SQFT on 9,148 SQFT lot. Located in woodsy, secluded area, yet still near Barkley and within the Bellingham School District. Home currently rented for $1625/month. Great price on its own or affordable with the other two adjacent homes. Terrific opportunity!

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With lots of living space and many design options, this home offers an amazing value in today's market! Main floor has great flex space, upstairs is complete with 3 beds, 2 baths, & family room. Ideal location in the Homestead Golf Community, don't let this one get away! Call Kathy or Tresie today!

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SEMIAHMOO $289,000 STUNNING UNIT! Top floor end unit villa features vaulted ceilings & over sized windows that capture the light. Great room w/ cozy fireplace and south facing deck is an excellent use of space. Private master-separate guest suite and covered parking make this a classic purchase. Easy walking distance to all trails, championship golf & tennis club. Ideal vacation get away or investment opportunity! Safe and secure gated neighborhood makes this the ideal easy to care for condo.

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BIRCH BAY $729,000 ONE OF A KIND—BEACHFRONT HOME! Offering incredible views to the San Juan Islands. Birch Bay Village amenities include sandy beaches with great access! Better than a new build! Classic single storybuilt like a tank—will last a lifetime. All it needs now is some 2018 updates to an already timeless floor plan. Not a single step—ideal for aging in place with windows that capture the view. Charming “porte cochere” entry with courtyard patio. Now is your chance, as there is no more vacant land with this kind of view & exposure is left!

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LYNDEN $339,000 SO MANY OPTIONS!! Lots of living space w/ so many design options make this an amazing value not frequently found in today’s market! New hardwood & tile floors. Open galley style kitchen to dining & living room with built-in bookshelves. Main floor allows for spacious master bedroom w/ office. Upstairs offers three large bedrooms, 2 full baths & family room. Located in the Homestead Golf Community.

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SEMIAHMOO $287,000 CUSTOM THROUGHOUT! Serene & sweet 2 bed 2 bath condo.

Headlined by a private entry, this unit has custom finishes unlike any other. High ceilings w/ large windows bring in wonderful natural light.

Front bedroom is great for guests or could even double as an office.

Back deck is quiet and has a beautiful view. Master bedroom is spacious & master bath features custom walk-in shower for easy use. Well run association and a great location to all of Semiahmoo’s amazing amenities!

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SEMIAHMOO STARTING AT $679,990!

NEW SINGLE STORY HOMES! Now at Semiahmoo—a variety of single story homes between 1,849 and 3,222 sqft. Mid-century modern style & design with sharp facades & clean lines. Expansive floor plans with no steps, 10’ ceilings, 8’ glass doors, wide hallways—the perfect ‘Forever Homes’. Gourmet Euro-style kitchens with grand islands. Signature outdoor rooms with gas fireplaces. Enjoy AC & in-floor radiant heat atop luxury vinyl plank. The latest in high efficiency appliances & materials. Plus garages that range from 3 to 5 cars! Perfect for extra storage or hobby space.

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PRESALE NOW AVAILABLE! Last opportunities to be a part of Semiahmooís unique Clubhouse Point. Premium, S. exposure 18th fairway, lake & green, A. Palmer Design . Primary living on main, office open to your secluded individual interior courtyard. Expansive decks, walls of windows bring the outdoors in. Huge kitchen, top notch appliances, stunning combinations of wood, stone,& metals $1,049.000

AMAZING SALTWATER VIEW LOCATION! Approved short plat:four duplex lots. Glorious views of saltwater Drayton Harbor, Blaine & White Rock, snowy mountains. Easements in place to extend paved drive. City assigned Puffin Place addresses. County assigned tax parcel numbers. Semiahmoo CCR’s.

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BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION! Elevation shown is one of 3 new homes being carefully crafted. Completion:summer 2019. Gorgeous current finishes: wood flooring, white kitchens w/quartz counters, custom tiled baths, two car garages. 3 sizes, plans to choose from all below $499,000.

SINGLE STORY 17TH FAIRWAY COTTAGE Rare Semiahmoo fairway Melrose Cottage. Meticulously maintained. Vaulted great rm. Huge windows characterize large master on outer corner. Guest ste opposite side of home. Den/office w/custom built-in desk, cushy window seat, storage. 2 car garage w/cabinets on 2 walls. 2192 sf

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30 WATERFRONT ACRES Where can one find 30 acres of pristine saltwaterfront ground? 819 feet of your own pebbly beach. Driftwood. Shore birds. Seals. The odd whale. Rare opportunity for an amazing estate or retreat. R5A might convert to 6 homesites. $2,195,000.

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BRAND NEW! SEMIAHMOO FAIRWAY 1 Luxe single story townhome. Great room. Bamboo floors, quartz counters, stainless appliances, floating shelves, master suite, guestroom, den & bath in main structure.

Casita w/3/4 bath and den open to lush, private, interior courtyard. Two car garage. 2905 sf

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SEMIAHMOO, BLAINE WA $1,049,000 8783 CLUBHOUSE POINT DRIVE Presale Now available! One of the last opportunities to be a part of Semiahmoo’s unique Clubhouse Point. Premium, southern exposure overlooking 18th fairway, lake & green of this classic, A. Palmer Design .

Primary living on main with office open to your secluded individual interior courtyard. Expansive decks, walls of windows bring the outdoors in. Huge kitchen, top notch appliances, stunning combinations of wood, stone, metals, juxtaposed w/substantial stonework create inviting design.

3900sq. ft. 3 car garage. MLS#123242

BLAINE ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE DEVELOPMENTS IN WHATCOM COUNTY Gated community of only 13 homes on 64 acres with 33 acres of conservation easement including a lake and walking trail. Located next to Resort Semiahmoo. 2712 sq. ft. 3 bd, 2.5 bth, with bonus room and office. Great room concept, vaulted ceilings, bamboo floors, granite countertops, self closing maple cabinets, pantry, gas fireplace, natural forced air heat, 4 car garage, covered and uncovered deck on 1.05 acres. Master with en-suite and heated floors. Shops are okay, siding must match home. Peaceful and serene. See it today!

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BLAINE $349,500 BUILT IN 2014 BUT FEELS 2018! METICULOUS. 1636 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 1.75 baths, nat gas, hardi siding, composition roof. Laminate flooring, carpet bedrooms, tile kitchen & bathrooms. Granite in kitchen & bathrooms with stainless appliances. All appliances stay including washer & dryer. Master with en-suite and walk-in closet. Tankless hot water, Rheem nat gas forced air furnace. Covered front & back porch / patio with stamped concrete. Close to Marina, Birch Bay Village must see. 9525 sq. ft site

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BLAINE $799,500 8778 CLUBHOUSE POINT “Clubhouse Point”, gated micro-community w/in Semiahmoo . On fairway 1. Single story with No Steps. 2905 sq. ft open plan. Great room, luxe kitchen. Super pantry, 3 bdrms,2.75 baths includes Casita, Casita & office both open to interior courtyard.

Quality, finishes: strand woven bamboo flooring, Beachwood cabinets, quartz counters. 522 sq. ft. 2 car garage + / -. Well located & secluded. Exterior Photos are samples from another completed home. Completion Feb 19th.

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Ferndale

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Zip Codes: 98248

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homes

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$2,195,000

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Blaine

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Zip Codes: 98264

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$799,500

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$729,000

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$439,000

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Blaine

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$289,000

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9540 Semiahmoo Pkwy

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Everson

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Sumas

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Blaine

$535,000

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Zip Codes: 98247, 98276

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$1,950,000

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• Lock your windows, which is not only a safety measure, but will help eliminate air leaks.

• Use old towels and blankets at the base of your doors and on window sills to help block drafts and prevent warm air from escaping.

• Close the damper in your fireplace when not in use. This will help eliminate air from escaping up your chimney. If you do not use your fireplace often, look into a chimney balloon which is inserted in your fireplace to eliminate drafts.

• If you have seasonal home or leave for an extended period of time, make sure that the fan function on your thermostat is turned to the “AUTO” setting before leaving town. This could save up to $60 on your heating and electric bills.

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