Listed by COMPASS, Bought with Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
$654,000
SOLD MAY 7, 2026

5 Bracken Place Bellingham, WA 98229

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,575 Sq Ft
9,476 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 7, 2026

$254 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Community Boat Launch
  • Clubhouse
  • Kulshan Middle School Rated A-
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of May 2026

Tranquil home on a shy quarter acre with lovely features and extra, flexible spaces. No steps to enter main floor public spaces and primary bedroom. Revel in the open concept kitchen with granite countertops, slate backsplash, stainless appliances & eating bar. Vaulted ceilings in the dining area & living room combined with a gas fireplace and real hardwood floors provide a perfect setting to enjoy the territorial view of greenbelt outside. The large main floor primary bedroom has a true ensuite with soaker tub, walk in shower and walk in closet. The daylight basement offers 2 bedrooms, a family room, full bath, spacious laundry room & huge bonus room that could easily be converted into 2 additional bedrooms. Possibilities for a multigenerational/MIL suite too. Unique placement of home on lot allows for both front entrance with easy driveway and two car garage as well as a secondary access point from the back of home. 1 year old roof. Near hiking trails and all the Sudden Valley amenities: golf, pool, marina, parks, trails, Lake Whatcom, and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gennie Clawson

COMPASS License #128710 Listed on: 03/19/2026

COMPASS

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Caemmerer

Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. License #111341

Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2493859

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,943

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 9,476 Sq Ft Lot
  • Open Space
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $167 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 2,575 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Territorial Views
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Stove

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer

Schools

  • Geneva Elementary School
  • Kulshan Mid Middle School
  • Bellingham High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Propane
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, road maintenance, security, snow removal
  • Svca Association
  • Sudden Valley Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Boat Launch
  • Golf Course Community
  • Community Playground
  • Park
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,943

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

9,476 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$167 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Inclusions: Leased Equipment,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: House
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2575
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing_results/NWMLS/2493859, https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2493859?w=Consumer&agent=113228
  • NWM_ADUCount: 0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Pellet Stove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2575
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2575
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 1
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 2
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Open Space, Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Cement Plank
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good
  • WaterAccess: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Community
  • Security: Security Service
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Lake Whatcom Water Assoc
  • WaterCompany: Lake Whatcom Water Assoc
  • WaterHeaterLocation: crawlspace
  • WaterHeaterType: propane
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Boat Launch, CCRs, Club House, Golf, Park, Playground, Trail(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 167
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • AssociationContactName: SVCA

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Security, Snow Removal
  • NWM_OtherDuesOrFeesYN: false

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Bellingham High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Kulshan Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 370407541010000
  • Topography: Partial Slope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2175
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9476
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Propane
  • MLSLotSizeSource: assessor

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Pellet, Propane

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2026
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6943

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Pellet,Propane

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Geneva Elem

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2026
Closed on
May 1, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Gennie Clawson
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Karen Caemmerer
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
List Price
$659,000
Sold Price
$654,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.76%
Views
31

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
47.46%
Original Mortgage
$292,000
Outstanding Balance
$292,000
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$393,202

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$308,700
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$328,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,960
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $654,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $410,280 Chicago Title Insurance
Warranty Deed $22,500 Stewart Title Company
Warranty Deed $140,708 Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $292,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $308,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $328,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $130,960 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $32,740 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/07/2026 05/07/26 Sold $654,000 -0.8% $254 / Sq Ft
03/21/2026 03/21/26 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2026 03/19/26 For Sale $659,000 -- $256 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Tax History

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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
2025 $6,400 $708,848 $136,944 $571,904
2024 $6,033 $698,371 $134,920 $563,451
2023 $6,033 $702,636 $135,744 $566,892
2022 $4,786 $605,738 $117,024 $488,714
2021 $4,588 $438,941 $84,800 $354,141
2020 $4,556 $414,095 $80,000 $334,095
2019 $4,195 $405,352 $69,044 $336,308
2018 $4,209 $380,619 $64,800 $315,819
2017 $3,554 $325,280 $55,350 $269,930
2016 $3,180 $286,213 $48,600 $237,613
2015 $3,184 $268,101 $46,323 $221,778
2014 -- $260,444 $45,000 $215,444
2013 -- $228,729 $46,860 $181,869
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2493859

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370407-547101-0000

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