Listed by eXp Realty, Bought with Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
$1,190,000
SOLD AUG 22, 2025

2285 Rusty Ln Bellingham, WA 98229

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,238 Sq Ft
2.36 Acres

Recently Sold

$532 Per Sq Ft

18% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Barn
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Deck
  • Fairhaven Middle School Rated A-
  • Fruit Trees
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

As of August 2025

Charming country home with hobby farm & income potential on 2.36 acres of beautifully mature landscaping and perched atop Yew Street Hill. This nearly 2,300 sf home with wraparound porch welcomes you into a warm, character-filled space featuring real wood floors, gas fireplace and spacious main-floor primary suite with full light door opening to private patio. Your hobby farm dreams come true with large fenced garden, multiple fruit trees, hen house, 24x30 loafing shed, and plenty of room to roam. Separate 800 sf potential ADU provides great potential for guests or rental income with attached 26x30 shop. Addt'l outbuildings include 16x40 double door pull-thru RV shop and garden shed. Backs to Samish Crest Trail, truly a dream property!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carla Moore

eXp Realty License #21015303 Listed on: 06/20/2025

eXp Realty

Co-Listed By

Deanna Gartner

eXp Realty License #21015613

Last Buyer's Agent

Cerise Noah

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #20961

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2392366

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,574

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 2.36 Acre Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 7 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 2,238 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Additional Homes

  • ADU includes 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom

Schools

  • Wade King Elementary School
  • Fairhaven Mid Middle School
  • Sehome High School

Farming

  • Barn
  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3703054121560000

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Puget Subdivision

Recreation

  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,574

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Parking

7

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 3038
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Built-In Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Security System, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Living Area: 2238
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2238
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • ADUBaths: 1
  • ADUBeds: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood, Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 7
  • Garage Spaces: 7
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage, RV Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 7

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Individual Well, Private
  • Security: Partially Fenced, Security System
  • Cooling: Central A/C, Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Trail(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Sehome High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fairhaven Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3703054121560000
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.36
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 102802
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Barn,Deck,Fenced-Partially,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Propane,RV Parking,Shop
  • MLSLotSizeSource: per assessor
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: per assessor
  • ZoningJurisdiction: See Remarks

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: true

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9574

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wade King Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2025
Closed on
Aug 19, 2025
Sold by
Reed Beverly
Bought by
Ferry Morgan and Ferry Rebekah
Seller's Agent
Carla Moore
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cerise Noah
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$1,449,000
Sold Price
$1,190,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$259,000
-17.87%
Total Days on Market
42
Views
29

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
73.55%
Original Mortgage
$806,500
Outstanding Balance
$806,500
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$444,033

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2022
Sold by
Beverly Reed
Bought by
Reed Beverly
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,190,000 Whatcom Land Title
Quit Claim Deed $313 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $806,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Sold $1,190,000 -11.8% $532 / Sq Ft
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Price Changed $1,349,000 -6.9% $603 / Sq Ft
06/20/2025 06/20/25 For Sale $1,449,000 -- $647 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $9,574 $1,141,191 $482,783 $658,408
2023 $9,574 $1,141,191 $482,783 $658,408
2022 $8,104 $881,717 $349,835 $477,261
2021 $6,976 $766,710 $304,204 $462,506
2020 $7,193 $649,754 $257,800 $391,954
2019 $6,794 $649,754 $257,800 $391,954
2018 $7,002 $615,772 $228,286 $387,486
2017 $6,366 $540,632 $200,429 $340,203
2016 $5,918 $512,277 $189,917 $322,360
2015 $5,863 $498,572 $184,836 $313,736
2014 -- $479,196 $177,653 $301,543
2013 -- $472,580 $175,200 $297,380
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2392366

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370305-412156-0000