Tucked away on five peaceful acres near the end of Stein Road, this property feels like a true escape from it all. It offers a rare level of privacy and calm that is getting harder and harder to find. The home features 936 square feet of living space on the main floor with 2 bedrooms and a beautifully tiled bathroom. Character and charm greet you around every corner, highlighted by warm wood accent walls that perfectly complement the cozy wood-burning fireplace anchoring the main living area. Another 936 unfinished square feet downstairs await your personal finishing touches, effortlessly doubling your potential square footage. Recent updates bring peace of mind, including fresh interior and exterior paint, new flooring, and a newer furnace. For parking and storage, the property includes an oversized garage and a detached carport. Plus a massive shop with a newer roof, a horse stall, a lean-to, and a bathroom that is ready for water hookup. A dedicated fire pit, private trails through the timber, fenced pastures, fruit trees and wide-open meadow space invite you to step outside and fully enjoy the land. Whether you are dreaming of a private retreat or a functional hobby farm, this layout offers flexibility and opportunity…There is even potential for an additional homesite (buyer to verify), making it absolutely perfect for multigenerational living. This is a special place where all of your dreams can come true!
Pending
Listed by: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. • Ramona Green
$689,999
9281 Stein Road, Custer, WA 98240
2beds
936sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
5 Acres Lot
$690,400 Zestimate®
$737/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fruit treesFenced pasturesHorse stallOversized garageDetached carportWarm wood accent wallsBeautifully tiled bathroom
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ramona Green,
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.,
Jessica Bates,
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2545978
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Vinyl Plank
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 936
- Total interior livable area: 936 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Has carport: Yes
- Covered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Wired for Generator
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Features: Open Lot, Secluded, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Shop, Stable
- Topography: Equestrian,Level,Rolling
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Pasture, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 4001122445070000
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Wired for Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition,Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: Septic
- Water: Individual Well, Company: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Custer
Location
- Region: Custer
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $737/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $564,644
- Annual tax amount: $4,565
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 10 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$690,400
$656,000 - $725,000
$1,901/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Pending sale | $689,999$737/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2545978 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $689,999+273%$737/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2545978 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2004 | Sold | $185,000$198/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #22069475 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,376 +2.8% | $564,644 -5.5% |
| 2023 | $4,258 +11.3% | $597,567 +29% |
| 2022 | $3,824 +13.5% | $463,102 +26% |
| 2021 | $3,368 +7.3% | $367,538 +18% |
| 2020 | $3,138 | $311,472 +8% |
| 2019 | $3,138 -2.5% | $288,398 +9.8% |
| 2018 | $3,220 +24.8% | $262,696 +11% |
| 2017 | $2,581 -15.1% | $236,663 +15.1% |
| 2016 | $3,038 +21.7% | $205,688 |
| 2015 | $2,497 | $205,688 +6.3% |
| 2014 | $2,497 +3.4% | $193,457 +2.2% |
| 2013 | $2,414 | $189,347 |
| 2012 | -- | $189,347 -3.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $195,707 -4.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $205,084 -9.8% |
| 2009 | $2,407 -5.4% | $227,340 |
| 2008 | $2,544 | $227,340 |
| 2007 | $2,544 +40% | $227,340 +73.3% |
| 2005 | $1,817 | $131,165 |
| 2004 | $1,817 +34.8% | $131,165 +32.9% |
| 2003 | $1,347 | $98,665 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 98240
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Custer Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 4.1 mi
- 6/10Horizon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8 mi
- 5/10Ferndale High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Custer Elem
- High: Ferndale High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Washington
- Whatcom County
- Custer
- 98240
- 9281 Stein Road
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