Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds5,135 sqft$224/sqft
579 Pleasant Bay Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.70 acresLot Size
1958Year Built
$224/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Saltwater low bank waterfront with boathouse and ramp, .57 acres right on Pleasant Bay with privacy and gorgeous view. 5135 sf home, 5 bdrm + office + den, 3.75 bath, updated throughout with granite, hardwood and tile. Spacious rooms, gas heat, 3 fireplaces, luxurious master with sauna + guest room with ensuite on main level. 2 big decks, EZ care landscaping, city water & newer septic. 10 mins to town, 1.5 hrs to Seattle or Vancouver, BC. Priced below assessed value, it's time to sell!Saltwater low bank waterfront with boathouse and ramp, .57 acres right on Pleasant Bay with privacy and gorgeous view. 5135 sf home, 5 bdrm + office + den, 3.75 bath, updated throughout with granite, hardwood and tile. Spacious rooms, gas heat, 3 fireplaces, luxurious master with sauna + guest room with ensuite on main level. 2 big decks, EZ care landscaping, city water & newer septic. 10 mins to town, 1.5 hrs to Seattle or Vancouver, BC. Priced below assessed value, it's time to sell!
  • Listed by: Dawn Durand 360.734.7500 whatcomdocs@windermere.com • Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Listing closed: 07/07/2017 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 1107128

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,250,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

97.8%

Bellingham, WA

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Location

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Sold By Fairhaven Realty br of Lakeway

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Property Information for 579 Pleasant Bay Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $14,803 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Community Name: Chuckanut
  • School District: Bellingham
  • View: Bay, Ocean, Sound
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 2
  • Total Covered Parking: 2
  • Entry Date: 04-18-2017
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Lot Size: 0.70 AC / 30,687 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Boat House, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Outbuildings, Patio, Propane
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Lowell Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fairhaven Mid
  • High School: Sehome High
  • Directions: I-5 exit 250, go West on Old Fairhaven Pkwy, South on 12th St, Left onto Chuckanut Dr, West on Core Rd, North on Pleasant Bay Rd
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2017
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 1
  • 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: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 1
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Fireplaces Upper: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Basement: Finished
  • Features: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Wet Bar, Wired for Generator, Bath Off Master, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Sauna, Security System, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room and Floor: Bathroom Three Quarter-Main, Den/Office-Upper, Bedroom-Main, Living Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Master Bedroom-Upper, Bathroom Full-Upper, Utility Room-Lower, Dining Room-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Extra Fin Rm-Lower, Bedroom-Lower, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Master Bedroom-Main, Family Room-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Lower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room List: Bathroom Three Quarter, Den/Office, Bedroom, Living Room, Entry Hall, Master Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Utility Room, Dining Room, Extra Fin Rm, Kitchen With Eating Space, Family Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Metal
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
  • Waterfront Description: No Bank
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: Septic
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Power Production Type: Propane
  • Utilities: Septic System, Propane
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Two
  • Lot Topography: Level,PartialSlope
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 25
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Paved
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3702251841240000
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 5135
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 5135
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 5135.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 579 Pleasant Bay Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 7, 2017

Sold

NWMLS #1107128

$1,150,000
Jun 19, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #600743747

$1,150,000

+3.1% / yr

May 6, 2017

Pending

NWMLS #1107128

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/07/2017

Sold

NWMLS #1107128

$1,150,000
06/19/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #600743747

$1,150,000

+3.1% / yr

05/06/2017

Pending

NWMLS #1107128

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

Public Records for 579 Pleasant Bay Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,722,500Additions$886,292Total$2,608,792
Tax Record2025$23,336 ($1,945 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt5,135 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt4,183 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt952 SqFtStories2StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958ZoningRR5ACountyWHATCOMAPN370225 184124 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 579 Pleasant Bay 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 - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Happy Valley Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Fairhaven Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sehome High School
Public9 to 12

Bellingham Family Partnership Program
PublicK 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: 579 Pleasant Bay Road, Bellingham, WA 98229
$1,150,000
5
5,135
30,687
3
2
1,920
3
2
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31,058
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