Listed by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
$775,000
PENDING

3856 Gala Loop Bellingham, WA 98226

Estimated payment $4,650/month

Total Views 629
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,095 Sq Ft
$370 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Mountain View
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Squalicum High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

Revel in comfort and peaceful living in this hilltop home with stunning surroundings. The living room’s vaulted ceilings and bamboo flooring create an inviting, light-filled space. The open kitchen features easy-care countertops, and sleek quartz finishes add a touch of elegance to the bathrooms. Just off the primary suite, step into your private hot tub and unwind. Practical updates include a high-end heat pump, hot water heater, and brand-new carpet. Bonus spaces throughout offer flexibility for work and play. Oversized garage has ample space for storage or a workshop. Located minutes from Barkley Village and Bloedel Donovan Park, this home balances serene living with easy access to trails, shops, and dining.

Listing Agent

Faith Ulate

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #106575 Listed on: 09/09/2025

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2430307

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,248

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Split Foyer
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 2,095 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Spa Bath

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Northern Heights Ele Elementary School
  • Shuksan Mid Middle School
  • Squalicum High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bellingham Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803154582070000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,248

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 14 - Split Entry
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Pending Inspection
  • Prev Status: Pending
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2095
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Hot Tub/Spa, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2095
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.75
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2095
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 2
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 1
  • BedroomsUpper: 2
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • FireplacesLower: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Territorial
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • 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: Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Stove/Free Standing
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterCompany: City Of Bellingham
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage
  • WaterHeaterType: Natural gas
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Squalicum High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Shuksan Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3803154582070000
  • Topography: Sloped
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12197
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Hot Tub/Spa
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Assessor
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Assessor Records

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas, Wood

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6248

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas,Wood

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Northern Heights Ele

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $6,114 $676,089 $228,096 $447,993
2023 $6,114 $705,825 $238,128 $467,697
2022 $4,859 $573,841 $193,600 $380,241
2021 $4,759 $474,249 $160,000 $314,249
2020 $4,573 $436,505 $143,308 $293,197
2019 $4,006 $407,826 $133,998 $273,828
2018 $4,153 $365,793 $120,198 $245,595
2017 $3,616 $323,657 $106,352 $217,305
2016 $3,340 $294,137 $96,784 $197,353
2015 $3,629 $280,224 $92,000 $188,224
2014 -- $296,068 $87,720 $208,348
2013 -- $283,379 $85,000 $198,379
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/14/2025 09/14/25 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2025 09/09/25 For Sale $775,000 +43.8% $370 / Sq Ft
10/30/2020 10/30/20 Sold $539,000 0.0% $257 / Sq Ft
09/26/2020 09/26/20 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2020 09/18/20 For Sale $539,000 -- $257 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $8,699,200 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $539,000 Whatcom Land Title Co Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $26,000 New Conventional
Open $485,100 New Conventional
Closed $485,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $340,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2430307

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380315-458207-0000