Last Sold Price
3 beds2,262 sqft$433/sqft
243 Bayside Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225

Description

Endless potential! This home resides in the coveted Edgemoor neighborhood, only minutes from Historic Fairhaven. Three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lightly lived in, and personality throughout! Solarium adds that mid-century character that has made a comeback in recent decor. Daylight basement never been finished, ready for your ideas... family room? MIL suite? you name it! Outside entrance makes for unlimited options. Mature landscaping, including Rhododendrons and privacy trees around property - a little...Endless potential! This home resides in the coveted Edgemoor neighborhood, only minutes from Historic Fairhaven. Three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lightly lived in, and personality throughout! Solarium adds that mid-century character that has made a comeback in recent decor. Daylight basement never been finished, ready for your ideas... family room? MIL suite? you name it! Outside entrance makes for unlimited options. Mature landscaping, including Rhododendrons and privacy trees around property - a little hedge trimming and weeding will make this property shine and some elbow grease will give you immediate equity. Don't miss out!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/14/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by John Sands • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
    P: (360) 647-1313 johnsands@nwhomes.net

Property Details for 243 Bayside Road

Status
MLS #
2272817
Days on Market
3
Cumulative Days on Market
3
Taxes
$8,377 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1977
Lot Size
0.25 AC / 10,982 SF
Community Name
Edgemoor
School District
Bellingham
View
Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
2
Total Covered Parking
2
Entry Date
08-02-2024
Energy Source
Electric,Natural Gas
Sewer
Sewer Connected

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$900,000

Avg days on market

13

Sale-to-list ratio

102.5%

[Bellingham, WA]

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1

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Sold 07/31/25

3
Bedrooms
2,175
Square Feet
0.29
Acres
$770,000 | 206 Bayside Place, Bellingham, WA 98225
1/41
8

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Sold 04/30/26

3
Bedrooms
1,970
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
a view of a house with a yard and potted plants
1/40
9

$1,025,000

Sold 08/26/24

3
Bedrooms
2,193
Square Feet
0.43
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Sold By John L. Scott Bellingham

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Building Information for 243 Bayside Road

Stories-Year Built1977Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,982 SF

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Property Information for 243 Bayside Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 17 - 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Deck, Gas Available, High Speed Internet
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Old Fairhaven Parkway Exit. West on Parkway to left on 12th Street. 12th Street to Hawthorn Rd. To a Right on Bayside Rd. Bayside Road to corner of Bayside Rd. + Briar Rd.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2024
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Garage-Attached
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 1
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Floor Covering: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Features: Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room and Floor: Den/Office-Second, Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Main, Primary Bedroom-Second, Rec Room-Lower, Utility Room-Lower, Bathroom Full-Main, Bedroom-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Stove/Free Standing
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Room List: Den/Office, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Primary Bedroom, Rec Room, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bedroom
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Tile
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Community
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: OneAndOneHalf
  • Zoning Remarks: RS7.2
  • Lot Topography: Level,PartialSlope
  • Construction Methods: Standard Frame
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Tax Rolls
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1977
  • Photos Count: 22
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Source: Tax Rolls
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3702114084720000
  • Building Condition: Average
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2262
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2262
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 2262.0
  • 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 243 Bayside Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 14, 2024

Sold

NWMLS #2272817

$980,000
Aug 13, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1538574434

$980,000
Aug 5, 2024

Pending

NWMLS #2272817

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/14/2024

Sold

NWMLS #2272817

$980,000
08/13/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1538574434

$980,000
08/05/2024

Pending

NWMLS #2272817

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

Public Records for 243 Bayside Road

Taxable ValueLand$617,400Additions$602,968Total$1,220,368
Tax Record2025$9,981 ($832 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,261 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,261 SqFtUnfinished Basement Area1,416 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,951 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1977ZoningRS7.2CountyWHATCOMAPN370211 408472 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 243 Bayside Road

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
Lowell 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: 243 Bayside Road, Bellingham, WA 98225
$980,000
3
2,262
10,982
6
2
1,730
8,499
$479,000
3
2,231
11,000
$203,595
3
2
1,614
12,693
$390,000
3
1,611
0
$550,000
4
2,479
10,454

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