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FOR SALE
Office buildings
8045 Birch Bay Dr Blaine, WA 98230
Trust Owned
~
Est. High Equity
Property ID
US90-1371022
For Sale
1 / 31
$1,075,000
8045 Birch Bay Dr, Blaine, WA 98230
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Property summary
AI-generated overview
This exceptional two-story office building, located at 8045 Birch Bay Dr, Blaine, WA 98230, offers 3,089 square feet of versatile space in a single-tenant configuration. Completely renovated in 2019, the building boasts a tasteful design and stunning bay views. The main floor features an open-concept layout perfect for collaborative work, complemented by a convenient conference room, kitchenette, and ample storage. Upstairs, four private offices provide quiet workspaces, with two enjoying private balcony access. The building's prime location at the gateway to Birch Bay offers excellent visibility and accessibility. The property includes abundant on-site parking, making it exceptionally convenient for employees and clients. This turn-key office space is ready for immediate occupancy and presents a unique opportunity to establish a presence in a desirable location. The building's traditional office style and recent renovation ensure a modern and efficient workspace. With its impressive features and convenient location, this property is an ideal choice for businesses seeking a high-quality office environment in Blaine, Washington.
Property profile
Verified
Property type
Office buildings
Use group
PROFESSIONAL BUILDING
Year built
1946
Total area
3,089 SF
Lot
0.25 ac (10,955 SF)
Zoning code
RC
APN
405125 576506 0000
UPID
US90-1371022
Cap rate & NOI
Priority signal for investors
Implied cap rate, NOI & suggested price
Cap rate vs submarket · NOI estimate · 3 price anchors
Implied cap rate, NOI & suggested price
Cap vs submarket · NOI estimate · 3 price anchors
Current use
Occupant on record · Public records
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Epique Realty - Washington Real Estate Agency
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Epique Realty - Carl W. R. Dufton Real Estate Agency
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Julie Ward Homes Northwest Real Estate Agency
Value estimations
Realmo proprietary · 4 methods
AI Approach
AI
by Request
CAP Approach
CAP
$710k
Comparable Approach
Comparable
$630k
Blend (final)
Blend
$700k
Owner & transaction history
Dufton Living Trust
Dufton Living Trust
since 2026
7 recorded transactions
Zoning & alternative use
RC · Blaine, WA
Permitted uses
Permitted uses
Allowed · conditional · prohibited
Top alternative use upside
Medical building
$960,000
+6.7%
Commercial (general)
$900,000
+0.3%
Cap rate
Implied · in-place · derived from last sale + estimated NOI
Implied Cap rate
#1
Implied · in-place · NOI ÷ last sale
In-place · derived from last sale + estimated NOI
Cap rate, NOI & submarket benchmark
Implied cap rate vs Blaine submarket · NOI estimate · Typical band, median & reading
Implied cap rate, NOI & submarket benchmark
Cap vs Blaine submarket · NOI estimate · typical band, median & reading
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2.
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3.
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4.
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5.
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Suggested price · 3 cap rate anchors
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Suggested price at 5% / 7% / 9% cap
Aggressive / typical / conservative · Implied $/SF per anchor · Sensitivity grid
Suggested price at 5% / 7% / 9% cap
Aggressive / typical / conservative · implied $/SF · sensitivity
Value
AI, CAP & Alternative Use estimations · Realmo proprietary blendValue Estimations
Based on Realmo’s proprietary methodology
AI Approach
Method
Estimation
Statistic approach
by Request
ML approach
by Request
CAP Approach
CAP Return
Estimation
6%
$770,000
6.5%
$710,000
7%
$660,000
Alternative Use
Use
Estimation
OFFICE BUILDING
$900,000
Current use
MEDICAL BUILDING
$960,000
Change: +7% · Conversion: Easy
COMMERCIAL (GENERAL)
$900,000
Change: +0% · Conversion: Easy
RETAIL STORES
$775,000
Change: -14% · Conversion: Moderate
Blend value · Realmo final
$700k
Range $630k – $770k · ±10%
Realmo estimate · informational only.
These numbers are calculated by our models from public records and may not reflect actual market value.
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Price per SF
Sale + rent benchmarks
Subject property
$227 / SF
Submarket sale & rent benchmarks
Median sale $/SF · Asking & closed rent · Submarket vacancy
Submarket sale & rent benchmarks
Median sale $/SF · asking & closed rent · submarket vacancy
Property tax & assessments
Tax year 2021Property tax & assessments
Tax year 2021
Tax billed
$3,797
Tax year 2021
Assessed value
$441,629
Assessed 2022
Previous assessed
$441,629
+0.0% YoY
Effective rate
0.86%
On assessed value
Assessed land
$238,875
Assessed improvement
$202,754
Land market value
$238,875
Improvement market value
$202,754
Total market value
$441,629
Applied tax rate
3,035.0000
Comparables
6 recent transactions · within 1.5 miComparable in this city
6 recent transactions
Comparable in this City
Similar Nearby for Sale
Similar Nearby for Lease
Recent comparable sales
Sale price & price/SF · Sale date & distance · Adjustments & confidence
Recent comparable sales
Sale price & $/SF · sale date & distance · adjustments
Property description
Physical attributes from public recordsBuilding & lot
Public records
Property type
Office buildings
Use group
PROFESSIONAL BUILDING
Status
For Sale
Year built
1946
Heating
NONE
Total area
3,089 SF
Lot
0.25 ac (10,955 SF)
Zoning code
RC
APN
405125 576506 0000
UPID
US90-1371022
Jurisdiction
WHATCOM
Zoning & alternative use
RC · Blaine, WAZoning RC · permitted uses
RC · Blaine, WA
Permitted & conditional uses
Allowed uses · Special-permit conditions · Prohibited uses
Permitted & conditional uses
Allowed · special-permit conditions · prohibited
Alternative use value scenarios
Repositioning upside vs current use
OFFICE BUILDING Current
Est. value
$900,000
MEDICAL BUILDING
Est. value
$960,000
COMMERCIAL (GENERAL)
Est. value
$900,000
RETAIL STORES
Est. value
$775,000
OFFICE BUILDING Current
MEDICAL BUILDING
COMMERCIAL (GENERAL)
RETAIL STORES
Alternative use deep dive — conversion cost, permits, timeline
Conversion cost estimate · Permit path & risks · Stabilized NOI per option
Alternative use deep dive
Conversion cost · permit path · stabilized NOI per option
Building & site characteristics
From public records
Year built
1946
Heating
NONE
Lot
0.25 ac
Current owner
From public records · entity-resolved
Dufton Living Trust
Trust
Mailing address
8045 BIRCH BAY DR, BLAINE, WA 98230-9017
Ownership since
2026
Owner contacts — direct phone, email, and related entities
Decision-maker phone · Verified email · Related entities & filings
Owner contacts
Email · phone · related entities
Sales History
7 recorded events · public records
Date
Price
Buyer
Seller
Deed Type
Mortgage
Jan 9, 2026
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Dufton Living Trust
Carl W R Dufton
Deed
related
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Apr 30, 2002
$250,065
Carl W Dufton
Domengine,robert L
Grant Deed
$200,000 · Robert L Domengine
—
—
Carl W R Dufton
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Deed Of Trust
related
$433,236 · Bank Of The Pacific
—
—
Carl W R Dufton
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Deed Of Trust
related
$415,500 · Bank Of Pacific
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—
Carl W Dufton
—
Deed Of Trust
related
$75,000 · Bank Of The Northwest
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—
Carl W Dufton
—
Deed Of Trust
related
$190,000 · Washington Mutual Fsb
—
—
Carl W Dufton
—
Deed Of Trust
related
$300,000 · Bank Of The Northwest
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Costs & Benchmarks
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Risks
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