Listed by Real Broker LLC, Bought with COMPASS
$650,000
SOLD JUL 23, 2025

2385 Forest View Dr Bellingham, WA 98229

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,778 Sq Ft
0.45 Acres

Recently Sold

$366 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is near public transit and bus stop
  • Bamboo Flooring
  • Fairhaven Middle School Rated A-
  • Territorial View
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of July 2025

Quintessential Pacific Northwest living on a shy half acre! Nestled at the end of a quiet dead-end street, this classic tri-level home offers peace, privacy & natural beauty. Large windows & wood finishes create a warm, treehouse vibe. Enjoy multiple living areas, 3 beds, 2.5 baths, a cozy gas fireplace & brand new carpet throughout. Expansive decks are perfect for relaxing or entertaining under the evergreens. Abundant parking includes an attached garage, RV parking & space for guests or toys. Located minutes from Galbraith Mountain’s world-class mountain biking trails, Lake Padden, parks & downtown Bellingham. Solid 1978 construction with thoughtful updates—this is the ideal retreat for outdoor enthusiasts in a sought-after setting!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katie Silver

Real Broker LLC License #112030 Listed on: 06/12/2025

Real Broker LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Rom Hirss

COMPASS License #119812

COMPASS

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2390498

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,179

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is in average condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • 3-Story Property
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,778 Sq Ft Home
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Spa Bath

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near public transit and bus stop

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Shared Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bellingham Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,179

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0.45 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 13 - Tri-Level
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1778
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2390498?w=Consumer&agent=94611
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Finished
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Bamboo/Cork, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Hot Tub/Spa, Skylight(s)
  • Living Area: 1778
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1778
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfLower: 1
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 1
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Washer(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Average
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Shared Well
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterCompany: City of Bellingham
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3703040374160000
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4503
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19617
  • Zoning: URMX
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Tax Records

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5179

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wade King Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2025
Closed on
Jul 19, 2025
Sold by
Hill Sharmon J and Decker Carl L
Bought by
Becker Garen Matthew and Becker Taylor Lorraine
Seller's Agent
Katie Silver
Real Broker LLC
Buyer's Agent
Rom Hirss
COMPASS
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Views
19
Current Estimated Value
$713,265

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$63,265
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.70%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Outstanding Balance
$549,067
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$164,198

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2016
Sold by
Hill Sharmon
Bought by
Deckre Carl L and Hill Sharmon J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2004
Sold by
Chronister Robert Stanley and Chronister Terri M
Bought by
Hill Sharmon J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$118,500
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2004
Sold by
Decker Carl L
Bought by
Decker Sharmon Hill

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$118,500
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $650,000 Whatcom Land Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $235,000 Whatcom Land Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $550,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $118,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Sold $650,000 0.0% $366 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2025 06/12/25 For Sale $650,000 -- $366 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

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
2025 $5,179 $562,867 $264,000 $298,867
2024 $5,019 $576,276 $253,410 $322,866
2023 $5,019 $596,880 $262,470 $334,410
2022 $4,326 $507,985 $223,380 $284,605
2021 $3,857 $409,677 $180,150 $229,527
2020 $3,776 $359,363 $158,025 $201,338
2019 $3,641 $341,113 $150,000 $191,113
2018 $3,793 $330,048 $141,050 $188,998
2017 $3,352 $292,964 $125,200 $167,764
2016 $3,037 $269,775 $115,200 $154,575
2015 $2,982 $255,862 $109,200 $146,662
2014 -- $243,672 $104,000 $139,672
2013 -- $231,890 $100,000 $131,890
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2390498

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370304-037416-0000

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