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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,596 sqft
4165 Cougar Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.06 acresLot Size
1973Year Built
$486/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Rare opportunity to own this beautiful 5 acres located right in Bellingham! Set far back off the main road is this charming traditional home that has been well loved & cared for by the original owners since 1973! The tri-level floorplan creates lots of great spaces to suit many lifestyles. Recent updates include newer laminate wood flooring in the living, dining, & kitchen, plus brand new carpet in all the bedrooms, & fresh interior paint throughout. Separate family room downstairs with free standing...Rare opportunity to own this beautiful 5 acres located right in Bellingham! Set far back off the main road is this charming traditional home that has been well loved & cared for by the original owners since 1973! The tri-level floorplan creates lots of great spaces to suit many lifestyles. Recent updates include newer laminate wood flooring in the living, dining, & kitchen, plus brand new carpet in all the bedrooms, & fresh interior paint throughout. Separate family room downstairs with free standing gas stove & french doors leading to the back yard. 2 car attached garage. Enjoy the big back deck over looking the beautiful park like property. Secluded and private location, yet just a few minutes to everything!
  • Listed by: Eric A. Green 360.671.9640 eric@whatcomdreamhomes.com • John L. Scott Bellingham
Listing closed: 10/19/2023 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 2137796

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$685,000

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

97.6%

Bellingham, WA

9 comparable properties found

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$627,000 | 1571 Fruitland Drive, Bellingham, WA 98226
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Location

Listing Courtesy of John L. Scott Bellingham

Sold By RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

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Property Information for 4165 Cougar Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,447 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Community Name: Bellingham
  • School District: Bellingham
  • View: Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 2
  • Total Covered Parking: 2
  • Entry Date: 07-12-2023
  • Energy Source: Electric,Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Lot Size: 5.06 AC / 220,414 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 13 - Tri-Level
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Gas Available, RV Parking
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Cordata Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Whatcom Mid
  • High School: Squalicum High
  • Directions: Guide or Hannegan to Bakerview. Bakerview to Cougar Rd.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: East
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2023
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Garage-Attached, RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking, Attached Garage
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 1
  • Full Baths Main: 0
  • Full Baths Upper: 1
  • 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: 0
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Laminate Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, French Doors, Fireplace
  • Room and Floor: Bathroom Full-Second, Bathroom Full-Lower, Entry Hall-Main, Living Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Family Room-Lower, Utility Room-Lower, Primary Bedroom-Second, Bedroom-Second
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Room List: Bathroom Full, Entry Hall, Living Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Family Room, Utility Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Three Or More
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: realist
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded, Value In Land
  • Lot Size Source: realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3803080970850000
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1596
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1596
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 1596.0
  • 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 4165 Cougar Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 19, 2023

Sold

NWMLS #2137796

$775,000
Oct 4, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1520389675

$775,000
Sep 24, 2023

Pending

NWMLS #2137796

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/19/2023

Sold

NWMLS #2137796

$775,000
10/04/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1520389675

$775,000
09/24/2023

Pending

NWMLS #2137796

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

Public Records for 4165 Cougar Road

Taxable ValueLand$444,242Additions$369,472Total$813,714
Tax Record2025$6,944 ($579 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,596 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,596 SqFtLot Size219,978 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1973Year Renovated1993ZoningRS7.2CountyWHATCOMAPN380308-097085-0000

Schools near 4165 Cougar 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
Cordata Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Shuksan 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: 4165 Cougar Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
$775,000
3
1,596
220,414
$128,943
1.5
1,823
47,045
$750,000
5
2,902
35,719
3
4
2,787
53,579
156,816
2
1
960
37,462

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