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Last Sold Price
3 beds3,720 sqft$336/sqft
278 Briar Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.80 acresLot Size
1958Year Built
$336/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Sprawling Edgemoor classic one-level home situated on a 3/4 acre beautifully-landscaped corner lot - prime real estate! Easy stroll into historic Fairhaven, waterfront, parks and trails. Gorgeous culinary kitchen with commercial-grade appliances including a built-in refrigerator, custom cabinets and an indoor barbeque! Unparalleled finishes throughout. Informal and formal rooms with a spacious flow and scale. All the upgrades one would expect. Unrivaled location in sought-after neighborhood.Sprawling Edgemoor classic one-level home situated on a 3/4 acre beautifully-landscaped corner lot - prime real estate! Easy stroll into historic Fairhaven, waterfront, parks and trails. Gorgeous culinary kitchen with commercial-grade appliances including a built-in refrigerator, custom cabinets and an indoor barbeque! Unparalleled finishes throughout. Informal and formal rooms with a spacious flow and scale. All the upgrades one would expect. Unrivaled location in sought-after neighborhood.

Listing Agent

  1. Michelle Harrington

    Michelle Harrington

    Listing Agent

    COMPASS

    P: (360) 510-0638

Listing closed: 04/13/2021 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 1759701

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,279,000

Avg days on market

37

Sale-to-list ratio

97.3%

Bellingham, WA

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Location

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Property Information for 278 Briar Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,101 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Community Name: Edgemoor
  • School District: Bellingham
  • View: Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 2
  • Total Covered Parking: 2
  • Entry Date: 04-13-2021
  • Energy Source: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Lot Size: 0.80 AC / 34,800 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Athletic Court, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Patio
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Block: 2
  • Elementary School: Lowell Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fairhaven Mid
  • High School: Sehome High
  • Community Features: CCRs
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bus Route Number: 105
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2020
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Open Parking: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 2
  • 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
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Fireplaces Main: 3
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Closet
  • Room and Floor: Entry Hall-Main, Dining Room-Main, Living Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Family Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Half-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main, Bedroom-Main, Bonus Room-Main, Den/Office-Main, Utility Room-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Entry Hall, Dining Room, Living Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Half, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom, Bonus Room, Den/Office, Utility Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Double Oven,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven,Refrigerator
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Zoning Remarks: Residential
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Previous listing
  • Senior Community: No
  • Year Built Effective: 2001
  • Photos Count: 1
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Corner Lot, Paved
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Number: 28
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3702113884560000
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 3720
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 3720
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 3720.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 278 Briar Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 13, 2021

Sold

NWMLS #1759701

$1,250,000
Apr 13, 2021

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1759701

$1,250,000
Apr 12, 2021

Sold

NWMLS #1759701

$1,250,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/13/2021

Sold

NWMLS #1759701

$1,250,000
04/13/2021

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1759701

$1,250,000
04/12/2021

Sold

NWMLS #1759701

$1,250,000

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

Public Records for 278 Briar Road

Taxable ValueLand$565,950Additions$846,752Total$1,412,702
Tax Record2025$11,554 ($963 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,479 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt3,479 SqFtStories1Lot Size26,014 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958ZoningRS20.0CountyWHATCOMAPN370211 388456 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 278 Briar 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: 278 Briar Road, Bellingham, WA 98225
$1,250,000
3
3,720
34,800
$1,300,000
3
1,760
18,971
$430,000
4
5,000
33,106
$330,000
4
2,429
25,840
$625,000
4
3,137
25,354
$980,000
3
2,262
10,982

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