$560,000
SOLD JUN 4, 2021

4311 Rural Ave Bellingham, WA 98226

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,204 Sq Ft
1 Acres

Recently Sold

$465 Per Sq Ft

12% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Fruit Trees
  • Territorial View
  • Squalicum High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2021

Enjoy country living within a few minutes of downtown Bellingham and I-5! Lovely 1-acre lot and the most darling home with loads of recent updates! The new kitchen is a dream with poured epoxy countertops, cool subway tile, farmhouse apron style sink, and more! Great pantry! 3 bedrooms, master has 3/4 bath ensuite. Huge composite deck with covered area and hot tub area! Backyard is fenced and has firepit. Approx 3/4 of an acre side yard with veggies already planted in the irrigated raised beds, fruit trees and berry bushes, and hen house with fenced area. Tons of space for a shop, RV parking, and many other uses! Job change forces sale and sellers are requesting up to 60 days rent-back after closing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brad Howell

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #114717 Listed on: 05/06/2021

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Co-Listed By

Kurt Swanson

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #21247

Last Buyer's Agent

Leah Crews

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #82339

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1762363

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,446

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Territorial Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Marietta Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3802084602840000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,446

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wall To Wall Carpet, R
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Main: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1204
  • Square Footage Finished: 1204

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached, K
  • Total Covered Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Baseboard, Stove/Free Standing, Wall
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Sewer Company: Septic
  • Water Company: Water District 2
  • Water Heater: Garage-Electric
  • Water Source: Community

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Marietta
  • Project: R Jones Short Plat

Schools

  • Elementary School: Alderwood Elem
  • Middle School: Shuksan Mid
  • High School: Squalicum High
  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: C
  • Lot Details: Corner Lot, Paved Street
  • Lot Sq Ft: 43560
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level
  • Parcel Number: 3802084602840000
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Lot Topography: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3054

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2021
Closed on
Jun 1, 2021
Sold by
Barrett Kyle and Barrett Kathryn
Bought by
Carver Cody
Seller's Agent
Brad Howell
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Leah Crews
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$560,000
Premium/Discount to List
$61,000
12.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.61%
Original Mortgage
$532,000
Outstanding Balance
$486,874
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$215,618

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2020
Closed on
Apr 2, 2020
Sold by
Ingram Amanda and Ingram Joel
Bought by
Barrett Kyle and Barrett Kathryn
Seller's Agent
Mimi Osterdahl
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brad Howell
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$379,000
Sold Price
$398,000
Premium/Discount to List
$19,000
5.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
33.89%
Original Mortgage
$368,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2014
Closed on
Jun 19, 2014
Sold by
Roman Kimberly C and Roman Alfonso C
Bought by
Ingram Amanda and Ingram Joel
Seller's Agent
Michele Boudreau
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Mimi Osterdahl
eXp Realty
List Price
$269,000
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-5.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.06%
Original Mortgage
$9,843
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2010
Sold by
U S Bank National Association
Bought by
Roman Kimberly C and Roman Alfonso C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,089
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2010
Sold by
Griffin Patrick D and Griffin Natalya Y
Bought by
U S Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2006
Sold by
Savo Josephine R
Bought by
Griffin Patrick D and Griffin Natalya Y

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
8.68%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $560,000 Whatcom Land Title Co Inc
Warranty Deed $398,000 Whatcom Land Title Co Inc
Warranty Deed $255,280 Chicago Title Insurance
Special Warranty Deed $184,774 Whatcom Land Title
Trustee Deed $205,256 Chicago Title Insurance
Warranty Deed $225,280 First American Title Insuran
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $532,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $367,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $368,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $9,843 Unknown
Previous Owner $250,381 FHA
Previous Owner $180,089 FHA
Previous Owner $180,000 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $67,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Price Changed $685,000 -1.9% $569 / Sq Ft
06/18/2025 06/18/25 For Sale $698,500 +24.7% $580 / Sq Ft
06/04/2021 06/04/21 Sold $560,000 +12.2% $465 / Sq Ft
05/13/2021 05/13/21 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2021 05/06/21 For Sale $499,000 +25.4% $414 / Sq Ft
04/03/2020 04/03/20 Sold $398,000 +5.0% $331 / Sq Ft
03/16/2020 03/16/20 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2020 03/12/20 For Sale $379,000 +48.6% $315 / Sq Ft
07/08/2014 07/08/14 Sold $255,000 -5.2% $212 / Sq Ft
05/06/2014 05/06/14 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2014 05/01/14 For Sale $269,000 -- $223 / 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 $6,446 $710,699 $268,896 $441,803
2023 $6,446 $741,945 $280,720 $461,225
2022 $4,202 $511,689 $193,600 $318,089
2021 $3,054 $386,624 $160,000 $226,624
2020 $2,852 $263,977 $124,616 $139,361
2019 $2,545 $246,675 $116,520 $130,155
2018 $2,623 $221,255 $104,520 $116,735
2017 $2,290 $195,768 $92,480 $103,288
2016 $2,023 $177,965 $84,160 $93,805
2015 $2,246 $169,466 $80,000 $89,466
2014 -- $183,101 $77,400 $105,701
2013 -- $175,643 $75,000 $100,643
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1762363

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380208-460284-0000