Listed by COMPASS, Bought with Coldwell Banker Bain
$1,250,000
SOLD MAY 15, 2025

945 Chuckanut Dr Bellingham, WA 98229

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,724 Sq Ft
0.76 Acres

Recently Sold

$725 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Views of a Sound
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Deck
  • Fairhaven Middle School Rated A-
  • Fruit Trees
  • Softwood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2025

Experience the timeless charm of craftsman style in this stunning Chuckanut home. Set on a serene property with picturesque landscaping and a gentle creek, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence seamlessly blends elegance and comfort. The beautifully updated kitchen features a central cooking island, stone countertops, and stainless steel appliances. An original rock fireplace with a wood stove adds warmth and character, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The full daylight basement offers a workbench and wine cellar, perfect for creative pursuits and entertaining. This home offers membership to the Chuckanut Beaches Association, and is just a short walk to one of the 5 private beaches.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Derek Buse

COMPASS License #125708 Listed on: 03/28/2025

COMPASS

Last Buyer's Agent

Becky Brunk

Coldwell Banker Bain License #122097

Coldwell Banker Bain

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2351983

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,751

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 0.76 Acre Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is in very good condition

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • Bay
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,724 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Propane
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Chuckanut Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3702245000640000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,751

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),LeasedEquipment,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1724
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: false
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Softwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1724
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1724
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 1
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Sound, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Wood, Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • WaterAccess: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: N/A
  • WaterCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Basement/Upper Level
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3702245000640000
  • Topography: Level,Partial Slope,Sloped
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.76
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 33105
  • Zoning: R5A
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Deck,Outbuildings
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Public Record
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Public Record
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Oil, Propane

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8751

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Oil,Propane

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2025
Closed on
May 8, 2025
Sold by
Carroll Jeremy and Carroll Michelle
Bought by
Leacock Benjamin W and Leacock Shelly
Seller's Agent
Derek Buse
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Becky Brunk
Coldwell Banker Bain
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-3.47%
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
$1,231,884

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$18,116
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.77%
Original Mortgage
$992,000
Outstanding Balance
$988,480
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$243,404

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 20, 2014
Closed on
Mar 24, 2014
Sold by
Backer Laura K
Bought by
Carroll Jeremy and Carroll Michelle
Seller's Agent
Karen Caemmerer
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Jon Hansen
Hansen Group Real Estate Inc
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$530,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-3.46%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.00%
Original Mortgage
$397,500
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2000
Sold by
Griffin Richard L and Griffin Grace A
Bought by
Backer Laura K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,700
Interest Rate
8.53%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $1,240,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $530,280 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $274,024 Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $992,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $397,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $252,700 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Sold $1,250,000 -3.5% $725 / Sq Ft
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2025 03/28/25 For Sale $1,295,000 +144.3% $751 / Sq Ft
03/26/2014 03/26/14 Sold $530,000 -3.5% $307 / Sq Ft
02/12/2014 02/12/14 Pending -- -- --
01/20/2014 01/20/14 For Sale $549,000 -- $318 / 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 $8,752 $1,006,879 $675,760 $331,119
2023 $8,752 $1,042,877 $699,920 $342,957
2022 $7,568 $887,560 $595,680 $291,880
2021 $6,743 $715,794 $480,400 $235,394
2020 $6,601 $627,884 $421,400 $206,484
2019 $6,224 $595,998 $400,000 $195,998
2018 $6,484 $563,786 $394,940 $168,846
2017 $5,728 $500,436 $350,560 $149,876
2016 $5,189 $460,653 $322,560 $138,093
2015 $5,094 $436,784 $305,760 $131,024
2014 -- $415,979 $291,200 $124,779
2013 -- $397,827 $280,000 $117,827
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2351983

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370224-500067-0000