Listed by Coldwell Banker Bain
$739,950
OPEN SUN 11AM - 1AM

3861 Gala Loop Bellingham, WA 98226

Estimated payment $3,947/month

Total Views 341
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,244 Sq Ft
$330 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Deck
  • Territorial View
  • Squalicum High School Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • No HOA

About This Home

CHARMING HOME NEAR SILVER BEACH...Lovingly maintained by its original owner, this home offers 3 bd/3 ba w/primary suite located on the main level. Just off the kitchen, a spacious living & dining room, invites you to cozy up by the fireplace or step out onto the upper deck & savor your morning coffee while soaking in the territorial views. Expansive lower level features a fully finished basement, providing versatile space for a rec room ready for your personal touch, plus a lower deck for entertaining. Newer furnace & water heater, roof apprx 10 yrs & a clean crawl space. Nestled on an oversized lot w/ a park-like setting, spacious, 2-car garage for added storage & convenience. PreInspected, ensuring peace of mind for the next owner.

Listing Agent

Julie Castillo

Coldwell Banker Bain License #21000236 Listed on: 05/29/2025

Coldwell Banker Bain

Co-Listing Agent

Heather Lewis

Coldwell Banker Bain License #21008159

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2382260

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $244

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,244 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bellingham Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$244

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 17 - 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Prev Status: Active
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2244
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: true
  • SOCComments: Go and Show
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2382260?w=Consumer&agent=132321
  • Special Features: 4097
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 3

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Daylight, 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: Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Laminate, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2244
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2244
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • 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: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good
  • 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: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterCompany: Whatcom County Water District #7
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas
  • CableConnected: Comcast
  • InternetConnected: Comcast

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 380315439215
  • Topography: Partial Slope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13068
  • Zoning: UR3
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Deck,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 244.16

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

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 $244 $587,290 $228,096 $359,194
2023 $244 $613,120 $238,128 $374,992
2022 $462 $498,472 $193,600 $94,035
2021 $505 $411,960 $160,000 $94,035
2020 $524 $403,099 $147,982 $255,117
2019 $546 $376,632 $138,368 $238,264
2018 $588 $337,816 $124,118 $213,698
2017 $615 $298,902 $109,820 $189,082
2016 $617 $271,661 $99,940 $171,721
2015 $1,019 $258,778 $95,000 $163,778
2014 -- $260,736 $87,720 $173,016
2013 -- $249,738 $85,000 $164,738
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $739,950 -- $330 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Personal Reps Deed $313 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $314,433 New Conventional
Previous Owner $293,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $274,410 New Conventional
Previous Owner $253,393 New Conventional
Previous Owner $218,887 New Conventional
Previous Owner $216,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,125 FHA
Previous Owner $169,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $158,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $124,500 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2382260

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380315-439215-0000