Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,238 sqft$532/sqft
2285 Rusty Ln, Bellingham, WA 98229
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.36 acresLot Size
1992Year Built
$532/sq ftPrice per sq ft
7 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming country home with hobby farm & income potential on 2.36 acres of beautifully mature landscaping and perched atop Yew Street Hill. This nearly 2,300 sf home with wraparound porch welcomes you into a warm, character-filled space featuring real wood floors, gas fireplace and spacious main-floor primary suite with full light door opening to private patio. Your hobby farm dreams come true with large fenced garden, multiple fruit trees, hen house, 24x30 loafing shed, and plenty of room to roam....Charming country home with hobby farm & income potential on 2.36 acres of beautifully mature landscaping and perched atop Yew Street Hill. This nearly 2,300 sf home with wraparound porch welcomes you into a warm, character-filled space featuring real wood floors, gas fireplace and spacious main-floor primary suite with full light door opening to private patio. Your hobby farm dreams come true with large fenced garden, multiple fruit trees, hen house, 24x30 loafing shed, and plenty of room to roam. Separate 800 sf potential ADU provides great potential for guests or rental income with attached 26x30 shop. Addt'l outbuildings include 16x40 double door pull-thru RV shop and garden shed. Backs to Samish Crest Trail, truly a dream property!
  • Listed by: Carla Moore 360.296.6092 carla@desertandpinehomes.com • eXp Realty
  • Listed by: Deanna Gartner 360.296.6092 deanna@desertandpinehomes.com • eXp Realty
Listing closed: 08/22/2025 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 2392366

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,041,215

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

103.4%

Bellingham, WA

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Location

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Property Information for 2285 Rusty Lane

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,574 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Community Name: Puget
  • School District: Bellingham
  • View: Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 7
  • Total Covered Parking: 7
  • Entry Date: 06-20-2025
  • Energy Source: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Lot Size: 2.36 AC / 102,802 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Barn, Deck, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Propane, RV Parking, Shop
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Wade King Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fairhaven Mid
  • High School: Sehome High
  • Community Features: Trail(s)
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Yew Street Rd to Douglas Ave, Right on Christian Way, Left on Rusty Lane (GPS works)
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2024
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 7.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway Parking, Garage-Attached, Garage-Detached, RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage, RV Parking
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 1
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • ADU Baths: 1
Bedroom Information
  • ADU Beds: 1
  • Bedrooms Main: 1
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Bath Off Primary, Built-In Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Security System, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room and Floor: Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Extra Fin Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Utility Room-Main, Bathroom Full-None, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Half-Main, Bedroom-None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Central A/C, Forced Air
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Room List: Dining Room, Entry Hall, Extra Fin Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Half, Bedroom
  • Number Of Showers: 2
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood, Wood Products
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • Security Features: Partially Fenced, Security System
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Individual Well, Private
  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: See Remarks
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Two
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • MLS Square Footage Source: per assessor
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1992
  • Photos Count: 38
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded
  • Lot Size Source: per assessor
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3703054121560000
  • Calculated Square Footage: 3038
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2238
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Pasture, Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 2238.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 2285 Rusty Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 22, 2025

Sold

NWMLS #2392366

$1,190,000
Aug 1, 2025

Pending

NWMLS #2392366

Jul 11, 2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2392366

$1,349,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/22/2025

Sold

NWMLS #2392366

$1,190,000
08/01/2025

Pending

NWMLS #2392366

07/11/2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2392366

$1,349,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2285 Rusty Lane

Taxable ValueLand$318,699Additions$720,831Total$1,039,530
Tax Record2025$5,549 ($462 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,862 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,862 SqFtStories2Lot Size102,366 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1992Year Renovated2004ZoningURMXCountyWHATCOMAPN370305-412156-0000

Schools near 2285 Rusty Lane

This home is within Bellingham Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Wade King Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Fairhaven Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sehome High School
Public9 to 12

Bellingham Family Partnership Program
PublicK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 2285 Rusty Lane, Bellingham, WA 98229
$1,190,000
4
2,238
102,802
$1,375,000
3
3,090
54,886
2
2
1,250
96,703
$400,000
2
2
3,449
53,143
$450,000
177,289
$60,000
3
1,596

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