Last Sold Price
6 beds3,998 sqft$305/sqft
3517 Robertson Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

Description

Imagine living on your own saltwater beach with west-facing views to take in all the sunsets! If you enjoy nature, kayaking or playing on the beach...this is your next home and as a bonus, there is a 1-bedroom apartment on the lower level which can be a short-term rental or a caregiver's residence. The possibilities are endless. The main floor has been updated and has 4 bedrooms plus the primary suite with a very open floor plan for the living/dining/kitchen. There's a covered outdoor kitchen and...Imagine living on your own saltwater beach with west-facing views to take in all the sunsets! If you enjoy nature, kayaking or playing on the beach...this is your next home and as a bonus, there is a 1-bedroom apartment on the lower level which can be a short-term rental or a caregiver's residence. The possibilities are endless. The main floor has been updated and has 4 bedrooms plus the primary suite with a very open floor plan for the living/dining/kitchen. There's a covered outdoor kitchen and 2 other outbuildings, as well. The home is situated along a dead end road that the residents have purchased the land across the street to preserve privacy, and there's a heron rookery down the street and this area has no train along the waterfront!
LISTING CLOSED: 10/16/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lynda L. Hinton • Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
    P: 398-360-734-7500 lynda@lyndahinton.com

Property Details for 3517 Robertson Road

Status
MLS #
2140045
Days on Market
63
Cumulative Days on Market
186
Taxes
$7,227 / year
HOA Fees
$150 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1967
Lot Size
0.30 AC / 13,068 SF
Community Name
Bellingham
School District
Ferndale
View
Bay, Canal, Mountain(s), Ocean, Sound, Strait
Number of Assigned Spaces
0
Total Covered Parking
0
Entry Date
07-18-2023
Energy Source
Electric,Propane
Sewer
Sewer Connected

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,250,000

Avg days on market

46

Sale-to-list ratio

98.8%

[Bellingham, WA]

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Square Feet
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Acres
a view of a lake with a mountain in the background
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Sold 06/30/26

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Bedrooms
3,854
Square Feet
0.22
Acres
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$720,000

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

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Sold By Sterling Real Estate Group

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Building Information for 3517 Robertson Road

Stories-Year Built1967Building Size-Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,068 SF

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Property Information for 3517 Robertson Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, Propane, RV Parking, Shop
  • Area: 870 - Ferndale/Custer
  • Elementary School: Skyline Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Vista Mid
  • High School: Ferndale High
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Haxton Road to Boynton Rd. Right onto Robertson Road to home on the left.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: false
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2023
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Parking Type: RV Parking, Off Street
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking, Off Street
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 2
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 1
  • 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
  • ADU Baths: 1
Bedroom Information
  • ADU Beds: 1
  • Bedrooms Main: 4
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 2
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
  • Basement: Finished
  • Features: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Second Kitchen, Second Primary Bedroom, Wired for Generator, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: On demand main floor/2nd in basement
  • Room and Floor: Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Rec Room-Main, Utility Room-Lower, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Lower, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main, Bedroom-Lower, Bedroom-Main, Primary Bedroom-Lower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Ductless HP-Mini Split
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless HP-Mini Split, Forced Air, Radiant
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Propane and electric
  • Room List: Dining Room, Entry Hall, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Rec Room, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom
  • Number Of Showers: 4
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Cement Planked, Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
  • Waterfront Description: Bay/Harbor, No Bank, Saltwater, Sea, Sound
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Community
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: Lummi
  • Water Company: Sunset Water Association
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Propane
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Zoning Remarks: RR3
  • Lot Topography: Level,Sloped
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit: AttachedDwelling
  • Construction Methods: Standard Frame
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Seller (appraisal)
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1988
  • Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Paved
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 71 x 200 x 62 x 201
  • Lot Number: 10
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Waterfront Footage: 62'
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3801233173470000
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 3998
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 3998
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 3998.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 3517 Robertson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 16, 2023

Sold

NWMLS #2140045

$1,220,000
Oct 11, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1520228258

$1,220,000

+8.8% / yr

Sep 19, 2023

Pending

NWMLS #2140045

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/16/2023

Sold

NWMLS #2140045

$1,220,000
10/11/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1520228258

$1,220,000

+8.8% / yr

09/19/2023

Pending

NWMLS #2140045

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

Public Records for 3517 Robertson Road

Taxable ValueLand$436,634Additions$716,970Total$1,153,604
Tax Record2025$10,120 ($843 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,406 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,968 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,438 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,068 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1967ZoningRR3CountyWHATCOMAPN380123 317347 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3517 Robertson Road

This home is within Ferndale School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Skyline Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Vista Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ferndale High School
Public9 to 12

Ferndale Virtual Academy
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: 3517 Robertson Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
$1,220,000
6
3,998
13,068
2
1
1,008
24,829
$375,000
3
2
1,428
11,761
2
1
630
10,890
$400,000
3
2,890
11,761
$435,000
1
385
10,019

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