Listed by John L. Scott Bellingham, Bought with Bellwether Real Estate
$450,000
SOLD DEC 31, 2024

3938 Cliffside Dr Bellingham, WA 98225

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,222 Sq Ft
0.36 Acres

Recently Sold

$368 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Squalicum High School Rated A-
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio

About This Home

As of June 2025

Incredibly special property in Bellingham. With the potential for spectacular, sweeping views, this 15,000+ sq ft lot has deeded beach access in a coveted community. The modest 3 bed/1 bath home was built strong in 1956 and is now a true fixer. The lot itself has most, if not all of the value here--it's quite versatile considering the state of the house's interior. Looking for a full gut remodel opportunity? This could be the one for you. Need somewhere to build a 2-story custom dream home with views? Come take a look. Hardwood throughout (mostly under carpet), looks to be in great condition. Cliffside Community Club is truly a gem. The more you learn about the neighborhood, the more you'll love. Build your next chapter or your legacy here.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nathan Butcher

John L. Scott Bellingham License #122370 Listed on: 12/12/2024

John L. Scott Bellingham

Last Buyer's Agent

Krystopher Bennett

Bellwether Real Estate License #119678

Bellwether Real Estate

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2314954

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $394

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • West Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Brush Vegetation
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper
  • Poured Concrete
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,222 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Bay Views

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Alderwood Elementary School
  • Shuksan Mid Middle School
  • Squalicum High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$394

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1222
  • SeniorExemption: true
  • DetachedDwellingSqFtFinished: 0
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2314954?w=Consumer&agent=106376
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 183

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood, Laminate, Wall to Wall Carpet, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1222
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1222
  • 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
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Built-Up
  • View: Bay
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Curbs, Dead End Street, Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Structure Type: House
  • WaterAccess: 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: Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Community
  • Security: FullyFenced
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: Septic
  • WaterCompany: Whatcom County Water District 2
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Kitchen
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: CCRs
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 200
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Phone: 360-441-2792
  • Association: Yes
  • AssociationContactName: Elizabeth Allen

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3802151511200000
  • Topography: Level,Partial Slope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15682
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 394

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Alderwood Elem

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: 2314954

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380215-151120-0000