Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,121 sqft$252/sqft
3181 Lakeshore Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
Single FamilyProperty Type
3 acresLot Size
1999Year Built
$252/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Lake Whatcom Waterfront and Three Sunny Private Acres! Own footage of the private 140' Lake Whatcom waterfront, plus dock and year around boat launch. Then escape to your beautiful Cedar Shake Custom home on three private acres. Home includes hardwood floors, custom cherry cabinets by the Visser Brothers and granite surfaces, vaulted ceilings, Fireplace, AC, large Master Suite w/must see Master Bath/Closet. Custom, custom... Spa off Master, covered bbq, RV parking/hookups, firepit, creek.Lake Whatcom Waterfront and Three Sunny Private Acres! Own footage of the private 140' Lake Whatcom waterfront, plus dock and year around boat launch. Then escape to your beautiful Cedar Shake Custom home on three private acres. Home includes hardwood floors, custom cherry cabinets by the Visser Brothers and granite surfaces, vaulted ceilings, Fireplace, AC, large Master Suite w/must see Master Bath/Closet. Custom, custom... Spa off Master, covered bbq, RV parking/hookups, firepit, creek.
  • Listed by: Kelly G. Hanlon 360.671.9640 bellingham@johnlscott.com • John L. Scott, Inc.
Listing closed: 07/28/2011 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 119961

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$585,000

Avg days on market

53

Sale-to-list ratio

97.8%

Bellingham, WA

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Location

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Sold By John L. Scott, Inc.

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Property Information for 3181 Lakeshore Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,116 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Community Name: Bellingham
  • School District: Bellingham
  • View: Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 2
  • Total Covered Parking: 2
  • Entry Date: 08-17-2010
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Lot Size: 3.00 AC / 130,680 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Deck, Dock, Hot Tub/Spa, Moorage, Patio, Propane, RV Parking
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Silver Beach Elem
  • High School: Squalicum High
  • Community Features: Boat Launch, Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach
  • Directions: Britton to left on Northshore. Drive 4.7 miles and then take a left on Lakeshore Road. Up and over hill, driveway on left.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: false
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2009
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached, RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: 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: 2
  • 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: 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: 7
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Central A/C, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wired for Generator, Bath Off Master, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Hot Tub/Spa, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Water Heater Location: garage
  • Room and Floor: Living Room-Main, Master Bedroom-Main, Dining Room-Main, Bedroom-Main, Den/Office-Main, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Utility Room-Main, Bathroom Half-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Spa: Yes
  • Water Heater Type: gas
  • Room List: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Bedroom, Den/Office, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Entry Hall, Bathroom Full, Utility Room, Bathroom Half
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
  • Waterfront Description: Creek, Lake, No Bank
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Central A/C,Forced Air,High Efficiency (Unspecified),Insert
  • Water Source: Private, Shared Well
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Power Production Type: Propane
  • Utilities: Septic System, Propane
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: Level,PartialSlope
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Tax Records
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 1
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Open Space, Secluded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 199.5x654
  • Lot Number: 2
  • Waterfront Footage: 26 ft of 140 ft lot
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3804302963550000
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2121
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2121
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 2121.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Green Energy Efficient: High Efficiency (Unspecified)
Multi Family
Financing / Income and Expenses
  • Leased Equipment: Propane tank
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 3181 Lakeshore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 28, 2011

Sold

NWMLS #119961

$535,000
Jul 21, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #312262215

$535,000
Jun 27, 2011

Pending

NWMLS #119961

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/28/2011

Sold

NWMLS #119961

$535,000
07/21/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #312262215

$535,000
06/27/2011

Pending

NWMLS #119961

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

Public Records for 3181 Lakeshore Road

Taxable ValueLand$538,535Additions$725,354Total$1,263,889
Tax Record2025$11,352 ($946 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,121 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,121 SqFtStories1Lot Size130,680 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1999ZoningR5ACountyWHATCOMAPN380430 296355 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3181 Lakeshore 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 - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Silver Beach Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Whatcom Middle School
Public6 to 8

Squalicum High School
Public9 to 12

Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Public6 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: 3181 Lakeshore Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
$535,000
3
2,121
130,680
3
2,686
130,680
3
3
1,989
130,680
$144,000
217,800
$67,500
1
1
1,440
217,800
3
6
2,973
207,781

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