Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,156 sqft$151/sqft
4232 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.02 acresLot Size
1918Year Built
$151/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Newly updated turn of the century charmer with a soul of its own. 2156 sq. ft. with 3 bedroom 2 bath on 1+ acres. Park like setting with private pond and an orchard complete with cherry, apple, pear, grapes and blueberries. Completely updated from foundation to roof and everything in between. Very quiet and peaceful yet Close to Bellingham. Move in ready with new paint, carpets , flooring etc. To many upgrades to mention. A must see!Newly updated turn of the century charmer with a soul of its own. 2156 sq. ft. with 3 bedroom 2 bath on 1+ acres. Park like setting with private pond and an orchard complete with cherry, apple, pear, grapes and blueberries. Completely updated from foundation to roof and everything in between. Very quiet and peaceful yet Close to Bellingham. Move in ready with new paint, carpets , flooring etc. To many upgrades to mention. A must see!
  • Listed by: Thomas L. Lutton 360.756.0021 info@sterlingrealestate.biz • Sterling Real Estate Group
Listing closed: 05/06/2016 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 860769

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$700,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

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Bellingham, WA

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Location

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Sold By Muljat Group

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Property Information for 4232 Rural Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,810 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Community Name: Marietta
  • School District: Bellingham
  • View: Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 2
  • Total Covered Parking: 2
  • Entry Date: 10-15-2015
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Lot Size: 1.02 AC / 44,431 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: High Speed Internet
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Alderwood Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Shuksan Mid
  • High School: Squalicum High
  • Effective Year Built Source: See Remarks
  • Directions: From I5 exit 258 Slater road West to Rural Avenue. Left on Rural avenue to 4232. Property on left side of road.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: false
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2015
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 0
  • Full Baths Upper: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 1
  • 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: Upper
Interior Features
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Bath Off Master, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Jetted Tub, Skylight(s)
  • Water Heater Location: utility room
  • Room and Floor: Bonus Room-Upper, Bonus Room-Lower, Dining Room-Lower, Bathroom Full-Upper, Master Bedroom-Upper, Kitchen With Eating Space-Lower, Den/Office-Upper, Bathroom Three Quarter-Lower, Utility Room-Lower, Living Room-Lower, Bedroom-Upper
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: No
  • Water Heater Type: gas
  • Room List: Bonus Room, Dining Room, Bathroom Full, Master Bedroom, Kitchen With Eating Space, Den/Office, Bathroom Three Quarter, Utility Room, Living Room, Bedroom
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition, Metal
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Private
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Water Company: Whatcom County WD #2
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet, Septic System, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Block
  • Level: Two
  • Zoning Remarks: county
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Public record
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1918
  • Photos Count: 24
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved
  • Lot Size Dimensions: IRR
  • Lot Size Source: public record
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 380208434179
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2156
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2156
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Brush, Pasture, Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 2156.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant

Property History for 4232 Rural Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 6, 2016

Sold

NWMLS #860769

$325,000
May 4, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #571025539

$325,000
Apr 4, 2016

Pending

NWMLS #860769

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/06/2016

Sold

NWMLS #860769

$325,000
05/04/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #571025539

$325,000
04/04/2016

Pending

NWMLS #860769

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

Public Records for 4232 Rural Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$219,965Additions$380,553Total$600,518
Tax Record2025$5,785 ($482 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,219 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,219 SqFtStories2Lot Size44,518 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1918ZoningRR2ACountyWHATCOMAPN380208 434179 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4232 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: 4232 Rural Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98226
$325,000
3
2,156
44,431
$175,000
3
2
1,800
44,518
4
1
1,335
21,087
$662,250
3
1,648
65,340
$125,000
2
1,872
29,098
$410,000
3
2
1,797
44,605

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