Blaine & Birch Bay Real Estate Market Update — August 2026

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August 20, 2026

The Blaine and Birch Bay real estate market is giving buyers more choices than it has in several years.

Over the most recent 30-day period, 92 new listings came on the market while 39 sales closed and 46 properties went pending. Active inventory now stands at 398 properties, with approximately 7.4 months of supply based on pending sales.

The current median sale price is $595,000, with a median price of $315 per square foot and a median market time of 59 days.

Taken together, the numbers point to a market that is becoming more balanced after several years of very limited inventory. Buyers generally have more options and more time to make decisions, while sellers need to pay closer attention to pricing and competition.

30-Day Blaine & Birch Bay Snapshot

  • 92 new listings
  • 46 pending sales
  • 39 closed sales
  • 398 active listings
  • $595,000 median sale price
  • $315 median price per square foot
  • 59 median days on market
  • 7.4 months of inventory based on pending sales

This data covers NWMLS Area 880 — Blaine/Birch Bay, including the broader Blaine, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo market area.

Real estate conditions can vary considerably by neighborhood, price range and property type. A home in Semiahmoo, a new-construction property in Blaine and a Birch Bay condo may all be experiencing very different market conditions even though they are part of the same overall area.

If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or simply want to know what the current market means for your property, we’re always happy to help.

Peace Arch Real Estate
4770 Lincoln Rd
Blaine, WA 98230
360-820-2630
peacearchrealestate.com

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS). Data as of August 21, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.