The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98279 sells for about $1,700,000, or $299 per square foot.
Prices are up +152.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 28 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,022 a month.
ZIP 98279 — Olga
The Point Roberts housing market is characterized by extremely low sales volume and high volatility in median price metrics due to the small sample size of transactions. Recent data indicates a significant year-over-year price increase, though this is heavily skewed by the limited number of closed sales. The market remains a niche destination with unique geographic constraints.
This area is primarily suited for those seeking a remote, quiet lifestyle or vacation property, given its unique geographic isolation and reliance on border crossings.
Median prices moved up 152.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 28 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 9.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 98279, Whatcom County WA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Point Roberts is a geographic exclave accessible by land only through Canada, requiring border crossings for any commute to the U.S. mainland.
The area features extensive waterfront access, parks such as Lighthouse Marine Park, and proximity to natural trails and outdoor recreation.
The local economy is heavily influenced by its unique status as a U.S. exclave, with a mix of residential, tourism, and cross-border service industries.
Transportation is limited to road access through Canada; there is no direct transit connection to the U.S. mainland.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 98279 profiles.
- Summit Adventure Park4.118.7 mi
- Cryptid Escapes4.915.7 mi
- Swinomish Casino & Lodge4.119 mi
- Mount Baker Theatre4.717.5 mi
- Roche Harbor Resort4.715.1 mi
- Sportsplex Arena4.318.2 mi
- Snug Harbor Resort & Marina4.716.5 mi
- Moran State Park4.81.2 mi
- Spencer Spit State Park4.77.6 mi
- The Whale Museum4.511.5 mi
- Obstruction Pass State Park4.82.7 mi
- Turtleback Mountain South Trailhead - San Juan County Land Bank4.96.9 mi
- Roche Harbor Resort4.715.1 mi
- Whatcom Falls4.819.5 mi
- Orcas Island Pottery4.96.8 mi
- The Whale Museum4.511.5 mi
- SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention4.817.4 mi
- Washington Park4.711.8 mi
- Moran State Park4.81.2 mi
- Spencer Spit State Park4.77.6 mi
- Obstruction Pass State Park4.82.7 mi
- Turtleback Mountain South Trailhead - San Juan County Land Bank4.96.9 mi
- Skyline Marine Center4.612.3 mi
- Roche Harbor Resort4.715.1 mi
- Poets Cove Resort & Spa4.119.7 mi
- Cap Sante Marina4.613.4 mi
- Snug Harbor Resort & Marina4.716.5 mi
- Buck Bay Shellfish Farm4.71.6 mi
- Victoria International Airport4.327.6 mi
- Bellingham International Airport4.516.9 mi
- Victoria Harbour (Camel Point) Heliport4.630.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A prominent waterfront park offering beach access and views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.