Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds4,488 sqft$334/sqft
286 Briar Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.66 acresLot Size
1956Year Built
$334/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Mid-century modern home in the heart of Edgemoor walking distance to Fairhaven & trails. This home takes full advantage of the views of Bellingham Bay & the San Juan Islands. Lots of entertaining space on the covered patio with a two sided fireplace or in the spacious living room. Large manicured yard with a fenced in garden space. Upstairs master suite has a sitting area, two walk in closets and a expansive view. This home has all the character and class Edgemoor is known for.Mid-century modern home in the heart of Edgemoor walking distance to Fairhaven & trails. This home takes full advantage of the views of Bellingham Bay & the San Juan Islands. Lots of entertaining space on the covered patio with a two sided fireplace or in the spacious living room. Large manicured yard with a fenced in garden space. Upstairs master suite has a sitting area, two walk in closets and a expansive view. This home has all the character and class Edgemoor is known for.

Listing Agent

  1. Ann Wark

    Ann Wark

    Listing Agent

    COMPASS

    P: (360) 739-4601

Listing closed: 10/06/2020 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 1619234

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,500,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

98.2%

Bellingham, WA

9 comparable properties found

$1,479,400 | 1005 15th Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
1/41
1

$1,479,400

Sold 01/21/26

4
Bedrooms
4,017
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$1,230,000 | 103 Briza Court, Bellingham, WA 98229
1/41
2

$1,230,000

Sold 03/21/25

4
Bedrooms
3,600
Square Feet
0.26
Acres
a view of a house with a small yard and large tree
1/34
3

$1,300,000

Sold 04/15/25

4
Bedrooms
4,085
Square Feet
0.41
Acres
front view of a house
1/39
4

$1,398,000

Sold 10/10/24

5
Bedrooms
4,070
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$1,800,000 | 2006 Samish Crest Way, Bellingham, WA 98229
1/41
5

$1,800,000

Sold 03/21/25

4
Bedrooms
3,671
Square Feet
0.25
Acres
$1,550,000 | 919 41st Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
1/41
6

$1,550,000

Sold 04/10/25

4
Bedrooms
3,948
Square Feet
0.48
Acres
an aerial view of a house with garden space and street view
1/41
7

$1,500,000

Sold 04/04/25

4
Bedrooms
2,850
Square Feet
0.37
Acres
front view of a house with a yard
1/39
8

$1,500,000

Sold 06/30/25

4
Bedrooms
4,070
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
front view of a house with a garage
1/36
9

$1,535,803

Sold 12/15/25

4
Bedrooms
3,219
Square Feet
0.39
Acres

Location

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Property Information for 286 Briar Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $12,278 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Community Name: Edgemoor
  • School District: Bellingham
  • View: Bay, Ocean, Sound
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 2
  • Total Covered Parking: 2
  • Entry Date: 06-23-2020
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Lot Size: 0.66 AC / 28,750 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Hot Tub/Spa, Outbuildings, Patio, Sprinkler System
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Lowell Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fairhaven Mid
  • High School: Sehome High
  • Directions: Fairhaven Parkway exit off I5 and head west. Left at light onto 12th, slight right onto Hawthorne, right onto Bayside Road, left on Briar, home on right.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: false
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2019
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Open Parking: No
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Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 0
  • Full Baths Upper: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 1
  • 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: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 1
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 3
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Features: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Skylight(s)
  • Room and Floor: Bathroom Full-Upper, Bathroom Half-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Lower, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main, Bedroom-Lower, Bedroom-Main, Den/Office-Main, Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Family Room-Lower, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Upper, Utility Room-Main
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Spa: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Room List: Bathroom Full, Bathroom Half, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom, Den/Office, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Family Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick, Wood
  • Roof: Torch Down
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven,Refrigerator
  • Security Features: Fully Fenced
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Belligham
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Two
  • Zoning Remarks: RS20.0
  • Lot Topography: Level,PartialSlope
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: tax records
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 200x115x199x192
  • Lot Size Source: tax records
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 370211371428
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 4488
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 4488
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 415
  • Vegetation: Brush, Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 4488.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 286 Briar Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 6, 2020

Sold

NWMLS #1619234

$1,500,000
Oct 5, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #679971048

$1,500,000

+3.5% / yr

Aug 27, 2020

Pending

NWMLS #1619234

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/06/2020

Sold

NWMLS #1619234

$1,500,000
10/05/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #679971048

$1,500,000

+3.5% / yr

08/27/2020

Pending

NWMLS #1619234

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

Public Records for 286 Briar Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,160,198Additions$1,228,565Total$2,388,763
Tax Record2025$20,965 ($1,747 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt5,587 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt4,488 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,099 SqFtUnfinished Basement Area415 SqFtStories2Lot Size27,878 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956Year Renovated1963ZoningRS20.0CountyWHATCOMAPN370211-371428-0000

Schools near 286 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: 286 Briar Road, Bellingham, WA 98225
$1,500,000
4
4,488
28,750
3
2.5
4,851
32,670
$330,000
4
2,429
25,840
$980,000
3
2,018
0
$1,327,397
4
2,590
27,007
2
1
1,557
30,257

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