Real Estate Investing in Point Roberts, Washington

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,275 • Whatcom County

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Should you buy in Point Roberts, WA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (41/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 67.6% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.9% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $403,308
Avg Monthly Rent $1,332
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Point Roberts Real Estate

Point Roberts, WA covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are soft — this is not a market to enter casually.

Point Roberts is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. unambiguously out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Rent trends and price trends in Point Roberts are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Washington.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Point Roberts a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Best ZIP codes in Bellingham, WA

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Avg Home Value
$403,308
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,332
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Bellingham, WA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
50%
Days Pending
1/2
48 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Bellingham, WA metro
48
Days to pending
9.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Point Roberts, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Point Roberts, WA

What is the renter demographic in Point Roberts, WA?

The tenant pool in Point Roberts, WA is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,332/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

Is vacancy a concern in Point Roberts, WA?

Point Roberts, WA sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader WA rental market.

Does a duplex house hack pencil in Point Roberts, WA?

Point Roberts, WA is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $403K price point reasonable to enter.

What do rentals go for in Point Roberts, WA?

Expect rents around $1,332/mo per month in Point Roberts, WA. With home values at $403K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Is Point Roberts, WA landlord-friendly?

Rental owners in Point Roberts, WA deal with a tenant-protective legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

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