Last Sold Price
4 beds3,523 sqft$525/sqft
3223 N Shore Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

Description

Rarely does an opportunity come available to acquire 130 feet of no-bank, sandy beach waterfront with one level acre of privacy on Lake Whatcom! Architecturally constructed in both setting & design - irreplaceable & located at water’s edge. Enjoy stunning westerly views and the most amazing sunsets from nearly every room, including an adjoining guest house. Embrace the unique character that only time can create. Family owned property for 70 years and first time on the market. An iconic estate!Rarely does an opportunity come available to acquire 130 feet of no-bank, sandy beach waterfront with one level acre of privacy on Lake Whatcom! Architecturally constructed in both setting & design - irreplaceable & located at water’s edge. Enjoy stunning westerly views and the most amazing sunsets from nearly every room, including an adjoining guest house. Embrace the unique character that only time can create. Family owned property for 70 years and first time on the market. An iconic estate!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/31/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Chet E. Kenoyer • Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
    P: 261-360-734-7500 chet@chetkenoyer.com

Property Details for 3223 North Shore Road

Status
MLS #
1631663
Days on Market
14
Cumulative Days on Market
14
Taxes
$16,328 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1971
Lot Size
1.01 AC / 43,995 SF
Community Name
Bellingham
School District
Bellingham
View
Lake, Mountain(s), Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
2
Total Covered Parking
2
Offers Review Date
07-31-2020
Entry Date
07-17-2020
Sewer
Septic Tank

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$957,500

Avg days on market

47

Sale-to-list ratio

96.8%

[Bellingham, WA]

9 comparable properties found

$1,575,000 | 20 Far Summit Place, Bellingham, WA 98229
1/41
1

$1,575,000

Sold 05/29/26

4
Bedrooms
3,555
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
$3,050,000 | 3193 North Shore Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
1/41
2

$3,050,000

Sold 09/05/25

4
Bedrooms
3,557
Square Feet
0.76
Acres
$1,675,000 | 3128 North Shore Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
1/39
3

$1,675,000

Sold 05/15/25

4
Bedrooms
3,361
Square Feet
2
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/41
4

$755,000

Sold 10/23/25

4
Bedrooms
3,200
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
$1,900,000 | 2659 North Shore Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
1/40
5

$1,900,000

Sold 07/21/25

4
Bedrooms
2,694
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$826,500 | 7 Deer Run Lane, Bellingham, WA 98229
1/41
6

$826,500

Sold 01/05/26

4
Bedrooms
3,043
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
a front view of a house with entertaining space
1/41
7

$699,000

Sold 03/04/26

4
Bedrooms
3,220
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$900,000 | 39 Inglewood Place, Bellingham, WA 98229
1/40
8

$900,000

Sold 05/01/25

4
Bedrooms
3,000
Square Feet
0.3
Acres
$957,500 | 15 Sudden Valley Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229
1/41
9

$957,500

Sold 11/12/25

4
Bedrooms
2,982
Square Feet
0.15
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 3223 North Shore Road

Stories-Year Built1971Building Size-Lot Size1.01 AC / 43,995 SF

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Property Information for 3223 North Shore Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Deck, Dock, Moorage, Patio, RV Parking
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Silver Beach Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Whatcom Mid
  • High School: Squalicum High
  • Directions: Drive East on Alabama hill. Left on Northshore Drive which becomes Northshore Rd. Follow for approx 7 miles until the end of Northshore Rd. Property will be on lake side.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2020
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Number of Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Type: RV Parking, Carport-Attached
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking, Attached Carport
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 1
  • 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
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 2
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Concrete, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Concrete, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Loft, Skylight(s), Water Heater
  • Room and Floor: Bathroom Three Quarter-Upper, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Bedroom-Main, Bedroom-Upper, Den/Office-Upper, Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Extra Fin Rm-Upper, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Utility Room-Main
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Bathroom Three Quarter, Bathroom Full, Bedroom, Den/Office, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Extra Fin Rm, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Lake
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: Septic
  • Water Company: Drawn from Lake
  • Power Production Type: Electric
  • Utilities: Septic System, Electricity Available
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Two
  • Zoning Remarks: R5A
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Appraisal
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Secluded
  • Lot Size Source: Whatcom Land Title
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3804324210190000
  • Calculated Square Footage: 3523
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 3523
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 3523.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant

Property History for 3223 North Shore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 31, 2020

Sold

NWMLS #1631663

$1,851,000
Jul 31, 2020

Pending

NWMLS #1631663

Jul 17, 2020

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1631663

$1,595,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/31/2020

Sold

NWMLS #1631663

$1,851,000
07/31/2020

Pending

NWMLS #1631663

07/17/2020

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1631663

$1,595,000

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

Public Records for 3223 North Shore Road

Taxable ValueLand$7,751Additions-Total$7,751
Tax Record2025$70 ($6 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size3,049 SqFtStyleResidentialZoningR5ACountyWHATCOMAPN380432 442012 0000

Schools near 3223 North Shore 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 - 2 to 9
Rating
School
Distance
Silver Beach Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Whatcom Middle School
Public6 to 8

Squalicum High School
Public9 to 12

Whatcom Discovery
Public2 to 9

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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