Listed by Coldwell Banker Bain, Bought with COMPASS
$1,150,000
SOLD JUL 24, 2025

2781 Lake Whatcom Blvd Bellingham, WA 98229

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,946 Sq Ft
0.97 Acres

Recently Sold

$390 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Docks
  • Lake View
  • 0.97 Acre Lot
  • Kulshan Middle School Rated A-
  • Waterfront
  • Deck

About This Home

As of July 2025

Enjoy the wonderful Lake Whatcom and mountain view along with the nearly 90 feet of "one of a kind, sand filled, bulkhead beach front" and the newly constructed dock that this solid home provides. The home, with many classic features, awaits a new owner to take it to the next level. Imagine waking up to the Lake Whatcom view daily from the comfort of your own bed in the spacious Primary Ensuite or enjoying your morning beverage and view from the fabulous, knotless wood lined Family Room and it's classic retro free standing fireplace. The spacious, beautifully landscaped aggregate backyard patio will provide many hours of enjoyment around the small covered brick fireplace. Upstairs you find two nice sized bedrooms and a full bath.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bryan Smith

Coldwell Banker Bain License #50523 Listed on: 06/12/2025

Coldwell Banker Bain

Last Buyer's Agent

Alana Mey

COMPASS License #121114

COMPASS

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2389539

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,579

Year Built

  • Built in 1944

Lot Details

  • 0.97 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • East Facing Home
  • Dog Run
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Sloped Lot
  • Property is in average condition

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,946 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Storm Windows
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Attached Carport
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Gazebo

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Geneva Elementary School
  • Kulshan Mid Middle School
  • Bellingham High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Geneva Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803352374010000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,579

Year Built

Built in 1944

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 17 - 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
  • Year Built: 1944
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 3520
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: true
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 47

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2946
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 2
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2946
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 574
  • 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: 2
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Lake, Mountain(s), Territorial
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: No Bank
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Average
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • WaterAccess: Deeded Access

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Partially Fenced
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District
  • WaterCompany: Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District
  • WaterHeaterLocation: basement
  • WaterHeaterType: gas
  • CableConnected: Comcast
  • InternetConnected: Comcast

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Bellingham High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Kulshan Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3803352374010000
  • Topography: Partial Slope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.9701
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 42258
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cabana/Gazebo,Cable TV,Deck,Dock,Dog Run,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12579

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Geneva Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2025
Closed on
Jul 23, 2025
Sold by
Griffin Helen and Parks Stephanie
Bought by
Steach John C and Steach Heather R
Seller's Agent
Bryan Smith
Coldwell Banker Bain
Buyer's Agent
Alana Mey
COMPASS
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-3.77%
Views
39

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
287.74%
Source: Public Records

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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 $1,150,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $113,084 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/24/2025 07/24/25 Sold $1,150,000 -3.8% $390 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2025 06/12/25 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $406 / 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 $616 $1,389,171 $828,627 $560,544
2023 $616 $1,424,540 $849,725 $574,815
2022 $851 $1,207,261 $720,120 $164,155
2021 $852 $943,173 $562,594 $164,155
2020 $879 $873,308 $520,920 $352,388
2019 $924 $846,824 $508,114 $338,710
2018 $996 $799,946 $480,168 $319,778
2017 $1,043 $688,574 $412,671 $275,903
2016 $6,921 $626,477 $375,249 $251,228
2015 $2,132 $585,228 $353,963 $231,265
2014 -- $567,631 $343,320 $224,311
2013 -- $546,571 $322,954 $223,617
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2389539

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380335-237401-0000