Listed by John L. Scott Bellingham, Bought with Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
$785,000
SOLD MAY 13, 2025

4918 Sand Rd Bellingham, WA 98226

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,698 Sq Ft
7.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$462 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Pond View
  • Deck
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Fruit Trees
  • Softwood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2025

Have you ever dreamed of your own storybook hobby farm? Tucked away on over 7.3 acres, this magical property has been lovingly maintained by the same family for 60 years, offering privacy, endless potential, and several charming outbuildings. In the main house, fir floors add character, and the living room exudes old-world charm with wood beams and a cozy pellet stove, while the updated mini-split ensures comfort year round. Updates include new electrical, gutters, hot water tank, and washer/dryer. Enjoy a variety of fruit trees and harvest an array of berries and also grapes. The huge barn offers many potential uses, and bonus space below includes a kitchen, bedroom bathroom and washer/dryer. This is the dream you've been waiting for!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jessica VanNoy

John L. Scott Bellingham License #20109302 Listed on: 05/01/2025

John L. Scott Bellingham

Last Buyer's Agent

Stacy Osterkamp

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #123499

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2367394

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $656

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • 7.3 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Brush Vegetation
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Value in Land

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Pond
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,698 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Gazebo
  • Outbuilding

Farming

  • Barn
  • Pasture

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bellingham Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$656

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1698
  • SeniorExemption: true
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2367394?w=Consumer&agent=129947
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 85

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Pellet Stove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Softwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Laminate
  • Living Area: 1698
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 2
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1698
  • 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: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • FireplacesLower: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Pond, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Paved, Value In Land
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Individual Well
  • Security: Partially Fenced
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Mount Baker

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3904320220350000
  • Topography: Equestrian,Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 7.3
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 317988
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Barn,Cabana/Gazebo,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Outbuildings,Patio,Shop
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Assessor
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Pellet, Wood

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 656

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Pellet,Wood

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2025
Closed on
May 12, 2025
Sold by
Butenschoen Alice
Bought by
Wilhite Janine and Wilhite Mark
Seller's Agent
Jessica VanNoy
John L. Scott Bellingham
Buyer's Agent
Stacy Osterkamp
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$785,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
4.67%
Views
63
Current Estimated Value
$783,252

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,748
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.74%
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
Personal Reps Deed $785,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/13/2025 05/13/25 Sold $785,000 +4.7% $462 / Sq Ft
05/06/2025 05/06/25 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2025 05/01/25 For Sale $750,000 -- $442 / 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 $1,329 $609,413 $291,139 $318,274
2023 $1,329 $681,386 $404,539 $276,847
2022 $1,291 $558,500 $331,582 $89,365
2021 $1,201 $450,399 $267,402 $84,676
2020 $1,144 $381,693 $226,611 $155,082
2019 $1,074 $336,299 $199,661 $136,638
2018 $1,075 $324,238 $192,500 $131,738
2017 $1,025 $292,262 $175,507 $116,755
2016 $998 $282,114 $169,413 $112,701
2015 $1,113 $269,430 $161,796 $107,634
2014 -- $253,700 $152,350 $101,350
2013 -- $253,700 $152,350 $101,350
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2367394

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 390432-022035-0000