Listed by COMPASS, Bought with Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
$1,220,000
SOLD MAY 30, 2025
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,503 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$348 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Squalicum High School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of May 2025

Explore this beautifully updated home with impressive 180-degree views of Bellingham Bay and the islands. The living room, with custom built-ins and a stone-surround fireplace, opens to a deck perfect for enjoying stunning sunsets and the city nightscape. The gourmet kitchen features high-end appliances and a spacious center island, great for entertaining. The primary suite offers comfort with an en-suite bathroom, including a soaking tub, double vanity, and walk-in closet. The flexible lower level, with its own entrance, can serve as an ADU or a multi-purpose media room. Outside, enjoy your personal sport court, fruit trees, and private patio. Just steps from trails, shopping, and dining, this home combines luxury with convenience.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Derek Buse

COMPASS License #125708 Listed on: 04/23/2025

COMPASS

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Lee

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #20115539

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2363593

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,803

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • West Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • City
  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 3,503 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Storm Windows
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Sport Court
  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Alabama Hill Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803213083820000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,803

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Double Oven,Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Northwest Contemporary
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 3503
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Built-In Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace
  • Living Area: 3503
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 3.25
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 3503
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 1
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 3
  • BedroomsUpper: 2
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Double Oven,Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, City, Mountain(s), Territorial
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Cement Plank, Wood
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Partially Fenced
  • Cooling: Central A/C, Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: COB
  • WaterCompany: COB
  • CableConnected: Xfinity/Comcast
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity/Comcast

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3803213083820000
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8276
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Athletic Court,Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: assessor
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Assessor
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8803

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2025
Closed on
May 29, 2025
Sold by
Hempler Susan M
Bought by
Haworth David and Ross Dana
Seller's Agent
Derek Buse
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Jason Lee
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$1,189,000
Sold Price
$1,220,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
2.61%
Views
18
Current Estimated Value
$1,193,779

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$26,221
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.70%
Original Mortgage
$915,000
Outstanding Balance
$912,254
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$281,525

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2018
Sold by
Hempler Richard and Hempler Nancy
Bought by
Hempler Susan M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2010
Sold by
Mcdonough Lawrence J and Mcdonough Lindy
Bought by
Hempler Susan M and Hempler Richard

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
4.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2002
Sold by
Ludtke Lance A and Ludtke Theresa M
Bought by
Mcdonough Lawrence J and Mcdonough Lindy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$314,400
Interest Rate
6.09%
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 $1,220,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $528,280 First American Title Ins
Warranty Deed $393,000 Stewart Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $915,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $314,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $1,220,000 +2.6% $348 / Sq Ft
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2025 04/23/25 For Sale $1,189,000 -- $339 / 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 $8,804 $1,084,024 $356,751 $727,273
2023 $8,804 $1,131,690 $372,438 $759,252
2022 $7,621 $992,711 $326,700 $666,011
2021 $7,006 $820,422 $270,000 $550,422
2020 $6,772 $711,874 $233,655 $478,219
2019 $6,058 $665,103 $218,475 $446,628
2018 $6,270 $596,553 $195,975 $400,578
2017 $5,452 $527,835 $173,400 $354,435
2016 $4,989 $479,693 $157,800 $321,893
2015 $5,158 $457,003 $150,000 $307,003
2014 -- $457,135 $154,800 $302,335
2013 -- $437,869 $150,000 $287,869
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2363593

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380321-308382-0000