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Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $120,000 on Jun 6, 2018

1981 DRAKE AVE

POINT ROBERTS, WA 98281
1
Beds
1
Baths
512 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.
1964
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$120,000 · Jun 6, 2018
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$96,000
RBC BK (GEORGIA) NA · 4.75% 1 · recorded Jun 6, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,309 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$170,848 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$93,075
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$77,773
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$170,848

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
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 120 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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 · 0.5 mi
M
Blaine Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 14.1 mi
H
Blaine High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 14.1 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1981 Drake Ave 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.

  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Whatcom County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Whatcom County

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 area512 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,056 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 1981 Drake Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePoint Roberts 98281Whatcom County
Living areabigger than512 ft²8% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than196426% of homes20% of homes

About 1981 Drake Ave

When did 1981 Drake Ave, Point Roberts, WA last sell?

1981 Drake Ave, Point Roberts, WA last sold on Jun 6, 2018 for $120,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1981 Drake Ave, Point Roberts, WA?

1981 Drake Ave, Point Roberts, WA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 512 square feet of living space.

When was 1981 Drake Ave, Point Roberts, WA built?

1981 Drake Ave, Point Roberts, WA was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1981 Drake Ave, Point Roberts, WA?

1981 Drake Ave, 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 1981 Drake Ave, Point Roberts, WA compare to other homes in Point Roberts 98281?

Among the 2,398 homes in Point Roberts 98281, it is bigger than 8% of them (512 ft² against a typical 1,056 ft²) and it is newer than 26% of them (1964 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 1981 Drake Ave, Point Roberts, WA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1981 Drake Ave, Point Roberts, WA was $1,309. The county assessed it at $170,848.

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