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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,648 sqft$402/sqft
4256 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.5 acresLot Size
1956Year Built
$402/sq ftPrice per sq ft
9 carsParking Spaces

Description

Wonderful Bellingham home situated on 1.5 Acre lot surrounded by beautiful mature trees and landscaping. Home has been lovingly updated with new interior & exterior paint as well as carpet, lighting & gleaming hardwood floors. Oversized family room is open to kitchen and has a wall of windows to take in the natural light. Cozy fireplace to warm the winter nights and plenty of storage with a two-car attached garage & huge shop for the car hobby enthusiast. Shop has room for 7 cars, finished work room,...Wonderful Bellingham home situated on 1.5 Acre lot surrounded by beautiful mature trees and landscaping. Home has been lovingly updated with new interior & exterior paint as well as carpet, lighting & gleaming hardwood floors. Oversized family room is open to kitchen and has a wall of windows to take in the natural light. Cozy fireplace to warm the winter nights and plenty of storage with a two-car attached garage & huge shop for the car hobby enthusiast. Shop has room for 7 cars, finished work room, upper-level storage, bathroom, oversized doors for RV or boat storage & 220V wiring. Shop electrical service is separate from home. Minutes from Bellingham bay & mountain trails for recreation.
  • Listed by: Sharri A Greene 509.966.3030 accounting@bhhscentral.com • Berkshire Hathaway HS CW RE
Listing closed: 08/18/2022 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 1968229

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$630,000

Avg days on market

11

Sale-to-list ratio

97.7%

Bellingham, WA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HS CW RE

Sold By Keller Williams Western Realty

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Property Information for 4256 Rural Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,006 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Community Name: Bellingham
  • School District: Bellingham
  • View: Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 9
  • Total Covered Parking: 9
  • Offers Review Date: 07-19-2022
  • Entry Date: 07-14-2022
  • Energy Source: Electric,Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Lot Size: 1.50 AC / 65,340 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, RV Parking, Shop
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Directions: Slater Rd to Rural Ave. Follow across Railroad tracks, Go Right at "T" in road and follow to home.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2022
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Carport-Attached, Driveway Parking, Garage-Attached, Garage-Detached, RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking, Attached Carport, Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage
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Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • 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: 1
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Main: 2
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Hardwood, Laminate, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s), Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Garage
  • Room and Floor: Den/Office-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Family Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Utility Room-Main, Bedroom-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Half-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove/Range
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Room List: Den/Office, Entry Hall, Family Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room, Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Half
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Stove/Range
Property
Utilities
  • Heating and Cooling: Baseboard,Insert,Other-See Remarks,Stove/Free Standing
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: Septic
  • Water Company: Water District 2
  • 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
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • Construction Methods: Standard Frame
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3802084442090000
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1648
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1648
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 1648.0
  • 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 4256 Rural Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 18, 2022

Sold

NWMLS #1968229

$662,250
Aug 17, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1495682077

$662,250

+15.9% / yr

Jul 19, 2022

Pending

NWMLS #1968229

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/18/2022

Sold

NWMLS #1968229

$662,250
08/17/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1495682077

$662,250

+15.9% / yr

07/19/2022

Pending

NWMLS #1968229

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

Public Records for 4256 Rural Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$219,965Additions$393,257Total$613,222
Tax Record2025$5,907 ($492 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,648 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,648 SqFtStories1Lot Size65,471 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1998ZoningRR2ACountyWHATCOMAPN380208 444209 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4256 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: 4256 Rural Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98226
$662,250
3
1,648
65,340
$175,000
3
2
1,800
44,518
$101,341
3
2
1,450
$325,000
3
2,156
44,431
$50,000
44,475
$189,500
3
2
1,827
46,086

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