Sold
Last Sold Price
1 bed676 sqft$518/sqft
4144 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.75 acresLot Size
1937Year Built
$518/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Charming 1930's era home with 1 bedroom and 1 bath situated on private 3/4 of an acre. Much of the original character is retained with beautiful Oak and Fir floors, solid wood trim molding and doors, and door hardware. Living room with a wood stove. Metal roof and thick horizontal wood siding. New septic system and updated wiring. Country setting yet close to all amenities. Bellingham schools. Affordable housing with more potential for the new owner!Charming 1930's era home with 1 bedroom and 1 bath situated on private 3/4 of an acre. Much of the original character is retained with beautiful Oak and Fir floors, solid wood trim molding and doors, and door hardware. Living room with a wood stove. Metal roof and thick horizontal wood siding. New septic system and updated wiring. Country setting yet close to all amenities. Bellingham schools. Affordable housing with more potential for the new owner!

Listing Agent

  1. Michelle Harrington

    Michelle Harrington

    Listing Agent

    COMPASS

    P: (360) 510-0638

Listing closed: 12/15/2023 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 2174539

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$400,000

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

98.1%

Bellingham, WA

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Location

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Sold By RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

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Property Information for 4144 Rural Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,132 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Community Name: Bellingham
  • School District: Bellingham
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 0
  • Total Covered Parking: 0
  • Entry Date: 10-25-2023
  • Energy Source: Electric
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Lot Size: 0.75 AC / 32,670 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Alderwood Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Shuksan Mid
  • High School: Squalicum High
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: I-5 Exit 258. West on Bakerview Rd which turns into Alderwood Dr. Right on Marine Dr. Right on Bancroft Rd turns into Country Ln. Right on Rural. On corner of Country Ln and Rural Ave.
  • Bus Route Number: 50
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2023
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Parking Type: Driveway Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • 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: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 1
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 1
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Softwood, Hardwood, Vinyl Plank
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Fir/Softwood, Hardwood, Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Closet
  • Room and Floor: Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Utility Room-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Bedroom-Main
  • Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Stove/Free Standing, Wall Unit(s)
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Entry Hall, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bedroom
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Metal
  • Appliances That Stay: Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer Company: Septic
  • Water Company: Water District 2
  • Power Production Type: Electric
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Zoning Remarks: RR2A
  • Lot Topography: Level,PartialSlope
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1937
  • Photos Count: 26
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Corner Lot, Secluded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 380208-400026
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 676
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 676
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 676.0
  • 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 4144 Rural Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 15, 2023

Sold

NWMLS #2174539

$350,000
Nov 17, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1523463918

$350,000
Nov 2, 2023

Pending

NWMLS #2174539

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/15/2023

Sold

NWMLS #2174539

$350,000
11/17/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1523463918

$350,000
11/02/2023

Pending

NWMLS #2174539

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

Public Records for 4144 Rural Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$151,463Additions$154,921Total$306,384
Tax Record2025$2,951 ($246 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt676 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt676 SqFtStories1Lot Size32,670 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1937ZoningRR2ACountyWHATCOMAPN380208 400026 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4144 Rural Avenue

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: 4144 Rural Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98226
$350,000
1
676
32,670
2
1,278
37,897
$125,000
23,958
2
1
1,560
146,362
1
784
30,056
23,958

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