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Last Sold Price
3 beds4,906 sqft$628/sqft
591 Pleasant Bay Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.85 acresLot Size
1951Year Built
$628/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Embrace the PNW lifestyle in this one of a kind waterfront estate, a Boater’s Paradise with a protected and west facing property. Year-round access to the San Juan Islands! Private ¾ of an acre with views of the Bay, Islands and Mountains. 104' of medium bank waterfront with a dock with deep water moorage (24' in low tide) and float. Amazing views from entry and beyond that beckon you toward the waterfront. This mid-century home blends original design and quality finishes. Main floor opens to the...Embrace the PNW lifestyle in this one of a kind waterfront estate, a Boater’s Paradise with a protected and west facing property. Year-round access to the San Juan Islands! Private ¾ of an acre with views of the Bay, Islands and Mountains. 104' of medium bank waterfront with a dock with deep water moorage (24' in low tide) and float. Amazing views from entry and beyond that beckon you toward the waterfront. This mid-century home blends original design and quality finishes. Main floor opens to the expansive deck. One-level living with the Primary on the main floor. Ramps for the disabled (no stairs). Lower level 2nd kitchen and a 2nd Primary. Steps to Larrabee State Park, Interurban Trail and Beaches. A true legacy property!

Listing Agent

  1. Michelle Harrington

    Michelle Harrington

    Listing Agent

    COMPASS

    P: (360) 510-0638

Listing closed: 06/24/2022 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 1935191

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,700,000

Avg days on market

28

Sale-to-list ratio

97.5%

Bellingham, WA

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Square Feet
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Location

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Sold By RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

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Property Information for 591 Pleasant Bay Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $16,665 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 3%
  • Community Name: Chuckanut
  • School District: Bellingham
  • View: Bay, Mountain(s), Ocean, Partial, See Remarks, Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 2
  • Total Covered Parking: 2
  • Offers Review Date: 05-25-2022
  • Entry Date: 05-19-2022
  • Energy Source: Oil
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Lot Size: 0.85 AC / 36,974 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Deck, Dock, High Speed Internet, Moorage, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking, Shop
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Happy Vly Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fairhaven Mid
  • High School: Sehome High
  • Community Features: Boat Launch, Park, Trail(s)
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: I-5 Exit 250. Left at 12th and Chuckanut. Follow south. Right on Cove Rd. Right on Pleasant Bay Rd. Home on left, waterside.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: false
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: East
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2022
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway Parking, Garage-Attached, Off Street, RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking, Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
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Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 2
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 1
  • 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: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Stone, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
  • Basement: Daylight, Partially Finished, Unfinished
  • Features: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Second Kitchen, Second Primary Bedroom, Wired for Generator, Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Walk-In Pantry, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Basement Utility Room
  • Room and Floor: Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Half-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Lower, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main, Bedroom-Lower, Bedroom-Main, Den/Office-Main, Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Family Room-Lower, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Utility Room-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Bathroom Full, Bathroom Half, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom, Den/Office, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Family Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Stone, Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
  • Waterfront Description: Bank-Medium, Bay/Harbor, Ocean Access, Saltwater
Property
Utilities
  • Heating and Cooling: Insert,Radiant
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: Septic
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Power Production Type: Oil
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet, Septic System, Oil
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Zoning Remarks: RR5A
  • Lot Topography: Level,PartialSlope
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Public Records
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1951
  • Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 102 x 391 x 104 x 397
  • Lot Number: Lot 6
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Waterfront Footage: 104
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3702251921440000
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 4906
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 3898
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 1008
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 4906.0
  • 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 591 Pleasant Bay Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 24, 2022

Sold

NWMLS #1935191

$3,080,000
May 27, 2022

Pending

NWMLS #1935191

May 19, 2022

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1935191

$3,080,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/24/2022

Sold

NWMLS #1935191

$3,080,000
05/27/2022

Pending

NWMLS #1935191

05/19/2022

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1935191

$3,080,000

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

Public Records for 591 Pleasant Bay Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,057,500Additions$557,291Total$2,614,791
Tax Record2025$23,390 ($1,949 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,886 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,806 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,080 SqFtUnfinished Basement Area2,016 SqFtStories1StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951ZoningRR5ACountyWHATCOMAPN370225 192144 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 591 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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This home: 591 Pleasant Bay Road, Bellingham, WA 98229
$3,080,000
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