Listed by Bellwether Real Estate, Bought with Coastal Realty
$940,000
SOLD JUN 23, 2025

3938 Cliffside Dr Bellingham, WA 98225

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,602 Sq Ft
0.36 Acres

Recently Sold

$587 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring
  • Squalicum High School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Modern Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2025

Rare opportunity to own a home in the desirable Cliffside neighborhood. This 1956 charmer has been lovingly restored and features the original oak hardwood floors, stacked stone wood burning fireplace and generous 15,000+sqft lot fully fenced in. Modern amenities throughout including tankless water heater, new high efficiency furnace, all new appliances and a bonus room/den. Luxury upgrades like a free-standing soaking tub, wine fridge, second story deck with unobstructed ocean views, hot water plumbed to a huge cedar deck featuring ceiling fan and waterproof curtains. This one-of-a-kind rambler also comes with deeded beach rights, kayak or paddle board from the private community gated beach. Don't miss your chance at a piece of paradise!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Krystopher Bennett

Bellwether Real Estate License #119678 Listed on: 05/29/2025

Bellwether Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Blake Westhoff

Coastal Realty License #131477

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2384616

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,247

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • West Facing Home
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • Limited

Home Design

  • Modern Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,602 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl Plank

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3802151511200000

Community Details

Overview

  • Elizabeth Allen Association
  • Secondary HOA Phone (360) 441-2792
  • Marietta Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Recreation

  • Park
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,247

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Leased Equipment,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Modern
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1602
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: See Remarks
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 6

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl Plank
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, French Doors, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Pantry, Water Heater, Wine/Beverage Refrigerator
  • Living Area: 1602
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 2
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1602
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Ocean, Partial
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Cement Plank, Wood
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked, Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Ribbon
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • WaterAccess: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach,Deeded Access

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: Septic
  • WaterCompany: Bellingham City
  • WaterHeaterLocation: closet
  • WaterHeaterType: gas
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: CCRs, Park, Trail(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 200
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Phone: 360-441-2792
  • Association: Yes
  • AssociationContactName: Elizabeth Allen

Fee Information

  • NWM_OtherDuesOrFeesYN: false

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3802151511200000
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3641
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15862
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Assessors
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Assessors
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5247.4

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Natural Gas

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2025
Closed on
Jun 18, 2025
Sold by
Atomic Properties Llc
Bought by
Cox Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Krystopher Bennett
Bellwether Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Blake Westhoff
Coastal Realty
List Price
$924,900
Sold Price
$940,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
1.63%
Views
6

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-99.92%
Original Mortgage
$752,000
Outstanding Balance
$752,000
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$220,540

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 12, 2024
Closed on
Dec 27, 2024
Sold by
Ellis Dane R and Pike Ronald F
Bought by
Atomic Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Nathan Butcher
John L. Scott Bellingham
Buyer's Agent
Krystopher Bennett
Bellwether Real Estate
List Price
$419,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
7.4%
Views
40

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
363.97%
Original Mortgage
$417,412
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $940,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $450,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $752,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,412 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Sold $940,000 +1.6% $587 / Sq Ft
05/31/2025 05/31/25 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $924,900 +105.5% $577 / Sq Ft
12/31/2024 12/31/24 Sold $450,000 +7.4% $368 / Sq Ft
12/18/2024 12/18/24 Pending -- -- --
12/12/2024 12/12/24 For Sale $419,000 -- $343 / 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 $394 $544,749 $307,930 $236,819
2023 $394 $568,708 $321,473 $247,235
2022 $763 $462,364 $261,360 $88,247
2021 $826 $382,119 $216,000 $88,247
2020 $854 $292,400 $154,212 $138,188
2019 $886 $273,254 $144,194 $129,060
2018 $608 $245,097 $129,344 $115,753
2017 $630 $216,863 $114,444 $102,419
2016 $625 $197,164 $104,148 $93,016
2015 $666 $187,713 $99,000 $88,713
2014 -- $194,849 $102,168 $92,681
2013 -- $187,247 $99,000 $88,247
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2384616

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380215-151120-0000