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Last Sold Price
1 bed480 sqft$563/sqft
4178 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.88 acresLot Size
1920Year Built
$563/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Just shy 2 acres, 2 lots, property has been short platted! An opportunity to rehab. existing small home or build 1, potentially, 2 homes. Outside city limits. The expensive, hard work has been done! Wetlands delineation study complete, new 3-bed septic permit on file with the county, the existing 2-bedroom septic in place-installed 2018, new survey is complete, clean air & no asbestos permits/reports issued, demolition permit issued, water district 2 already in use & approved by the county, temp....Just shy 2 acres, 2 lots, property has been short platted! An opportunity to rehab. existing small home or build 1, potentially, 2 homes. Outside city limits. The expensive, hard work has been done! Wetlands delineation study complete, new 3-bed septic permit on file with the county, the existing 2-bedroom septic in place-installed 2018, new survey is complete, clean air & no asbestos permits/reports issued, demolition permit issued, water district 2 already in use & approved by the county, temp. power pole installed & approved by county, round 1 of building permitting has been done, as well as engineered plans for a 2,683 sq ft 3 bed, 2 bath w/den & bonus room. Tons of debris has been removed from the property. Use caution when viewing.
  • Listed by: Lorrie M. Dujmovich lorriedujmovich@windermere.com • Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Listing closed: 10/09/2024 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 2260377

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$275,000

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

96.9%

Bellingham, WA

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Location

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Property Information for 4178 Rural Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,938 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Community Name: Marietta
  • School District: Bellingham
  • View: Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 0
  • Total Covered Parking: 0
  • Entry Date: 07-03-2024
  • Energy Source: Electric,Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 1.88 AC / 81,761 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, Outbuildings
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Alderwood Early Chil
  • Middle Or Junior School: Shuksan Mid
  • High School: Bellingham High
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: GPS will get you there.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2024
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
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 1
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Room and Floor: Family Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Bathroom Full-Main
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: No
  • Heating: None
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Room List: Family Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bathroom Full
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood Products
  • Roof: Metal
  • Security Features: FullyFenced
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public, See Remarks
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer Company: Septic
  • Water Company: Whatcom County Water District 2
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Zoning Remarks: RR2A
  • Lot Topography: Level,Partial Slope
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Assessors site
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1955
  • Photos Count: 1
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Secluded, Value In Land
  • Lot Number: 1 & 2
  • Lot Size Source: Survey of both lots
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3802084120930000
  • Calculated Square Footage: 480
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 0
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 480
  • Vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 480.0
  • 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 4178 Rural Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 9, 2024

Sold

NWMLS #2260377

$270,000
Sep 14, 2024

Pending

NWMLS #2260377

Jul 3, 2024

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2260377

$299,999
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/09/2024

Sold

NWMLS #2260377

$270,000
09/14/2024

Pending

NWMLS #2260377

07/03/2024

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2260377

$299,999

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

Public Records for 4178 Rural Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$247,493Additions-Total$247,493
Tax Record2025$2,384 ($199 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt480 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt480 SqFtUnfinished Basement Area162 SqFtStories1Lot Size39,234 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningRR2ACountyWHATCOMAPN380208 412093 0000

Schools near 4178 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: 4178 Rural Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98226
$270,000
1
480
81,761
2
1
1,560
146,362
$985,000
3
2,312
53,579
3
1,398
41,818
$114,500
2
1,608
41,818
$125,000
23,958

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