Last Sold Price
5 beds4,782 sqft$408/sqft
3796 Bancroft Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225

Description

Lined with English Boxwood and Holly hedges for ultimate privacy, this spacious 1.5 acre end of the road waterfront estate is a private oasis including 3 different living quarters all with views. This Greek inspired villa has unparalleled views from Mt Baker to the San Juan Islands. The stucco clad and red tile roofed main home features 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and 4,000SF of living space. The private, detached cottage near the back of the property boasts vaulted ceilings, two decks and water views. Property...Lined with English Boxwood and Holly hedges for ultimate privacy, this spacious 1.5 acre end of the road waterfront estate is a private oasis including 3 different living quarters all with views. This Greek inspired villa has unparalleled views from Mt Baker to the San Juan Islands. The stucco clad and red tile roofed main home features 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and 4,000SF of living space. The private, detached cottage near the back of the property boasts vaulted ceilings, two decks and water views. Property features 175' private beach, an orchard, detached 2 car garage with RV/Boat carport and the finest views in Bellingham. Truly an estate that is one of a kind, is beyond comparison and hasn't been on the market in 36 years.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/26/2022 12:00 AM

Listing Agents

  1. Galen Hirss

    Galen Hirss

    Listing Agent

    COMPASS

    P: (360) 685-3993

  2. Rom Hirss

    Rom Hirss

    Alternative Listing Agent

    COMPASS

    P: (360) 922-2181

Property Details for 3796 Bancroft Road

Status
MLS #
1925351
Days on Market
2
Cumulative Days on Market
11
Taxes
$14,090 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1933
Lot Size
1.48 AC / 64,469 SF
Community Name
Bellingham
School District
Bellingham
View
Bay, City, Mountain(s), Ocean, Sound, Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
4
Total Covered Parking
4
Entry Date
04-29-2022
Energy Source
Electric,Natural Gas
Sewer
Septic Tank

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,295,000

Avg days on market

66

Sale-to-list ratio

94.4%

[Bellingham, WA]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of COMPASS

Sold By MJB Real Estate Group

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Building Information for 3796 Bancroft Road

Stories-Year Built1933Building Size-Lot Size1.48 AC / 64,469 SF

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Property Information for 3796 Bancroft Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Alderwood Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Shuksan Mid
  • High School: Squalicum High
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Use GPS
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Association Phone: 360-685-3993
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Type: RV Parking, Carport-Attached, Carport-Detached, Garage-Detached
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking, Attached Carport, Detached Carport, Detached Garage
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: 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
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 2
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished
  • Features: Forced Air, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room and Floor: Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Lower, Rec Room-Lower, Primary Bedroom-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Living Room-Main, Bedroom-Main, Bedroom-Upper, Bedroom-Lower, Utility Room-Lower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room List: Kitchen With Eating Space, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Three Quarter, Rec Room, Primary Bedroom, Entry Hall, Living Room, Bedroom, Utility Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Roof: Tile
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: Septic
  • Water Company: COB
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Septic System, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Two
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1933
  • Photos Count: 38
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Corner Lot, Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded
  • Lot Number: 77 and half of 76
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3802164341100000
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 4782
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 4782
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 4782.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 3796 Bancroft Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 26, 2022

Sold

NWMLS #1925351

$1,950,000
May 15, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1490458479

$1,950,000
May 1, 2022

Pending

NWMLS #1925351

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/26/2022

Sold

NWMLS #1925351

$1,950,000
05/15/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1490458479

$1,950,000
05/01/2022

Pending

NWMLS #1925351

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

Public Records for 3796 Bancroft Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,033,380Additions$950,097Total$1,983,477
Tax Record2025$19,106 ($1,592 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,890 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,225 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,665 SqFtUnfinished Basement Area1,850 SqFtStories1Lot Size64,469 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1933ZoningRR2ACountyWHATCOMAPN380216 434110 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3796 Bancroft 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 - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Alderwood Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Shuksan Middle School
Public6 to 8

Squalicum High School
Public9 to 12

Bellingham Re-Engagement Program
Public9 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: 3796 Bancroft Road, Bellingham, WA 98225
$1,950,000
5
4,782
64,469
4
2
2,306
20,038
$132,000
2
880
0
$1,435,000
3
1,826
21,344
2
2,037
26,136
2
2
1,580
29,185

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