Last Sold Price
2 beds936 sqft$737/sqft
9281 Stein Rd, Custer, WA 98240

Description

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...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!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/16/2026 12:00 AM

Listing Agents

  1. Michael Green

    Michael Green

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

    P: (917) 873-3497

  2. Listed by Ramona Green • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
    P: (360) 734-7500

Property Details for 9281 Stein Road

Status
MLS #
2545978
Days on Market
3
Cumulative Days on Market
3
Taxes
$4,566 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1960
Lot Size
5.00 AC / 217,800 SF
Community Name
Custer
School District
Ferndale
View
Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
3
Total Covered Parking
3
Entry Date
06-25-2026
Energy Source
Natural Gas
Sewer
Septic Tank

Location

Listing Courtesy of Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Sold By RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

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Building Information for 9281 Stein Road

Stories-Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size5.00 AC / 217,800 SF

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Property Information for 9281 Stein Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Shop, Stable
  • Area: 870 - Ferndale/Custer
  • Elementary School: Custer Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Ferndale High
  • Directions: I5 to exit 270, turn left on Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Right on Stein Rd and continue to reach 9281 Stein Rd.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2026
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Carport-Attached, Garage-Attached
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Attached Garage
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Vinyl Plank
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Wired for Generator
  • Room and Floor: Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Utility Room-Lower, Bathroom Full-Main, Bedroom-Main
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Room List: Dining Room, Entry Hall, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bedroom
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition, Metal
  • Appliances That Stay: Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • Waterfront Description: Creek
  • Security Features: Partially Fenced
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Individual Well
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer Company: Septic
  • Water Company: Well
  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: Equestrian,Level,Rolling
  • MLS Square Footage Source: realist
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 38
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Open Space, Secluded
  • Lot Size Source: realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 4001122445070000
  • Calculated Square Footage: 936
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 936
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Pasture, Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 936.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 9281 Stein Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 16, 2026

Sold

NWMLS #2545978

$689,999
Jul 10, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #130805282

$689,999

+6.2% / yr

Jun 28, 2026

Pending

NWMLS #2545978

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/16/2026

Sold

NWMLS #2545978

$689,999
07/10/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #130805282

$689,999

+6.2% / yr

06/28/2026

Pending

NWMLS #2545978

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Public Records for 9281 Stein Road

Taxable ValueLand$343,574Additions$221,070Total$564,644
Tax Record2025$4,376 ($365 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt936 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt936 SqFtStories1Lot Size217,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated1970ZoningR10ACountyWHATCOMAPN400112-244507-0000

Schools near 9281 Stein Road

This home is within Ferndale School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Custer Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Horizon Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ferndale High School
Public9 to 12

Ferndale Re-Engagement
Public9 to 12

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