Listed by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, Bought with Coldwell Banker Bain
$750,000
SOLD OCT 24, 2025

3856 Gala Loop Bellingham, WA 98226

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,095 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$358 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of October 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Faith Ulate

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

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Jake Reijm

Coldwell Banker Bain License #21014634

Coldwell Banker Bain

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

Additional Homes

  • Number of ADU Units: 0

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

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: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2095
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing_results/NWMLS/2430307, https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2430307?w=Consumer&agent=91653
  • 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
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2095
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 2
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 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)

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

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2025
Closed on
Oct 20, 2025
Sold by
Barile Nicholas J and Barile Camille M
Bought by
Lacey Patrick and Lacey Andrea
Seller's Agent
Faith Ulate
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Jake Reijm
Coldwell Banker Bain
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-3.23%
Views
15

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1284.41%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Outstanding Balance
$600,000
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$211,520

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2020
Closed on
Oct 17, 2020
Sold by
Schwartz Revocable Trust
Bought by
Barile Nicholas John and Barile Camille Marie
Seller's Agent
Chelsea Messer
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Faith Ulate
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$539,000
Sold Price
$539,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.84%
Original Mortgage
$485,100
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $750,000 Whatcom Land Title
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 $600,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $485,100 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/24/2025 10/24/25 Sold $750,000 -1.3% $358 / Sq Ft
10/01/2025 10/01/25 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2025 09/19/25 Price Changed $760,000 -1.9% $363 / Sq Ft
09/17/2025 09/17/25 For Sale $775,000 0.0% $370 / Sq Ft
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 View Prior Sale
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)

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 $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

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2430307

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380315-458207-0000