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Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $15,280 on May 8, 2014

1542 COLUMBIA VISTA DR

POINT ROBERTS, WA 98281
0
Baths
218 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2015
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$15,280 · May 8, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$312 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$40,459 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,108
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$10,351
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$40,059
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$40,459

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.4
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
1
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
1
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
17
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation Residence
CountyWHATCOM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Point Roberts Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 1.3 mi
M
Blaine Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 15.1 mi
H
Blaine High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 15.2 mi

District: Blaine School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98281These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.197
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.218

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.25%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.385
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.59 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,394
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$182,365
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.43%

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How this home compares

1542 Columbia Vista Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the smallest homes in Whatcom County
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Whatcom County
  • Newer than 93% of homes in Point Roberts 98281

How it measures up in Point Roberts 98281

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Point Roberts 98281.

Living area218 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,056 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built2015
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How 1542 Columbia Vista Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePoint Roberts 98281Whatcom County
Living areabigger than218 ft²3% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac42% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than201593% of homes92% of homes

About 1542 Columbia Vista Dr

When did 1542 Columbia Vista Dr, Point Roberts, WA last sell?

1542 Columbia Vista Dr, Point Roberts, WA last sold on May 8, 2014 for $15,280, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1542 Columbia Vista Dr, Point Roberts, WA?

1542 Columbia Vista Dr, Point Roberts, WA has 218 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 1542 Columbia Vista Dr, Point Roberts, WA built?

1542 Columbia Vista Dr, Point Roberts, WA was built in 2015, making it 11 years old.

What schools serve 1542 Columbia Vista Dr, Point Roberts, WA?

1542 Columbia Vista Dr, Point Roberts, WA is assigned to Point Roberts Primary School (elementary); Blaine Middle School (middle), rated B+; Blaine High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Blaine School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1542 Columbia Vista Dr, Point Roberts, WA compare to other homes in Point Roberts 98281?

Among the 2,410 homes in Point Roberts 98281, it is bigger than 3% of them (218 ft² against a typical 1,056 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 93% of them (2015 against a typical 1975). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1542 Columbia Vista Dr, Point Roberts, WA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1542 Columbia Vista Dr, Point Roberts, WA was $312. The county assessed it at $40,459.

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