Blaine Real Estate For Sale In WA

People young and old have found Blaine to be a delightful place to live. Its close proximity to major cities offers a plethora of job opportunities, year-round planned community events, and a priority on preserving the local geography by striving to be a pedestrian-friendly city. Blaine has experienced most of its growth within the last few decades, with an uptick in new construction in recent years. Nearly 70% of all Blaine real estate was constructed from the 1970s to the present day. 

Home styles consist of vintage bungalows near downtown, mid-century mod homes along H Street, and the new construction homes in the area are primarily contemporary and modern craftsman-style homes. Nearly all the homes for sale in Blaine have a siding exterior, and some include stone accents. About 60% of the housing stock in Blaine is single-family detached homes, and the rest are townhomes and condos. Rural properties are located on the east side of town and several condos can be found along the coast. Blaine real estate properties primarily consist of 3-bedroom homes, though 2-bedroom homes are also common, as well as 4-bedroom. About 68% of Blaine residents own their homes. 

The median list price of real estate in Blaine is about $580K, condos can be found for around $450K, and townhomes for around $373K. It’s a seller’s market in Blaine, with homes listed for about 34 days before they’re sold and homes typically selling at what they’re listed for. 

Blaine is a relatively small city by landmass. The city is 8.43 square miles, with 2.8 square miles of it being in the water, making 5.63 square miles of land. Because of this, there aren’t many distinct neighborhoods, but there are a couple of close communities worth noting. 

Located directly west of Blaine on the Semiahmoo sandy spit, Semiahmoo is best known for its resort spa and golf course. This community houses a mixture of condominium complexes and gated residential developments. Semiahmoo also offers an expansive trail system, easily accessible beaches, and amenities within walking distance. 

Situated south of Blaine and facing the Strait of Georgia is Whatcom County’s only beach town, Birch Bay. This community is growing with a mixture of new construction homes, beach cottages, and condos. Birch Bay is also home to the 194-acre Birch Bay State Park, which offers some of the best campgrounds in the Pacific Northwest.

Schools in Blaine might be small, but they punch above their weight class in terms of pride and dedication to academic excellence. With a recently renovated high school, Blaine residents can rest assured knowing their students are receiving an excellent education. In Blaine, you’ll have access to three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

The zip code for Blaine is 98230.

The Blaine International Airport is about 20 miles or 20 minutes from Blaine.

Blaine is in Whatcom County. 

Seattle, WA is 111 miles or about an hour and a half from Blaine.

Blaine’s beauty is in the natural landscape (and seascape) that surrounds it. If relaxing in the great outdoors is your favorite way to spend a weekend, Blaine will be a paradise. Try your hand at sailing on the calm waters of Dayton Harbor, or brave the more open waters of the Strait of Georgia. Less than 30 miles to the east, you can be hiking in wooded mountains, searching for waterfalls, and getting great views and fresh air all the while. And if you want a taste for something a bit more ‘urban,’ remember that Vancouver is just an hour’s drive away.

Being a major border crossing, Blaine gets a fair amount of business just from people traveling to and from Vancouver. Nearly a quarter of Blaine’s working population is involved in manufacturing, with other major economic sectors including healthcare, and construction. If you don’t mind the drive, nearby Bellingham is also home to the global online real estate brokerage eXp Realty.

Blaine, WA weather is atypical of the Pacific Northwest. Though you’ll still get plenty of rain, over forty inches per year, the unique position of Blaine real estate along the coast and the shielding effects of the mountains to the north brings more sunny days than you’ll find in other parts of Cascadia. The temperature is exceptionally mild all year long, with lows in the winter just around freezing, and highs in the summer barely reaching the upper seventies on average.