Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,756 sqft
812 40th St, Bellingham, WA 98229
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.18 acresLot Size
1977Year Built
$427/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Step into 812 40th St and prepare to be wowed. The recent remodel gave the great room and kitchen a seriously gorgeous facelift, making this home the envy of the block. Brand-new floors spread warmth throughout, while the upgraded windows flood the place with that dreamy Pacific Northwest light. But it's not just about the indoors. Picture-perfect landscaping hugs the front and backyard, setting the scene for memory-making. Backyard bliss: there's a fresh hot tub patio back there, ready for your...Step into 812 40th St and prepare to be wowed. The recent remodel gave the great room and kitchen a seriously gorgeous facelift, making this home the envy of the block. Brand-new floors spread warmth throughout, while the upgraded windows flood the place with that dreamy Pacific Northwest light. But it's not just about the indoors. Picture-perfect landscaping hugs the front and backyard, setting the scene for memory-making. Backyard bliss: there's a fresh hot tub patio back there, ready for your R&R sessions. Plus, say hello to modern upgrades like a new furnace and tankless water heater—keeping you cozy and your bills happy. The unmistakable community vibe is clear: this place isn't just a house, it's where home happens.
  • Listed by: Tracie M Gulit 425.776.1119 tracieg@windermere.com • Windermere RE North, Inc.
Listing closed: 02/12/2024 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 2189929

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$780,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

100.7%

Bellingham, WA

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Location

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Sold By John L. Scott Bellingham

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Property Information for 812 40th Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,460 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Community Name: Samish
  • School District: Bellingham
  • View: Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 2
  • Total Covered Parking: 2
  • Offers Review Date: 01-16-2024
  • Entry Date: 01-11-2024
  • Energy Source: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,841 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, High Speed Internet, Hot Tub/Spa
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Directions: From I-5 take exit 252 onto Samish Way toward WWU, turn left onto Samish Way, Turn Right onto 40th St, destination is on your right.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2023
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway Parking, Garage-Attached, Off Street
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • 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: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Garage
  • Room and Floor: Entry Hall-Main, Dining Room-Main, Great Room-Main, Bedroom-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Living Room-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: 90%+ High Efficiency
  • Spa: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Tankless - Gas
  • Room List: Entry Hall, Dining Room, Great Room, Bedroom, Kitchen With Eating Space, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Three Quarter, Primary Bedroom, Living Room
  • Number Of Showers: 2
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Zoning Remarks: Res
  • Lot Topography: Level,Terraces
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Lot Number: 68
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 370306556355
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1756
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1756
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 1756.0
  • 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 812 40th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 12, 2024

Sold

NWMLS #2189929

$750,000
Jan 31, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1526859264

$750,000

+9.3% / yr

Jan 16, 2024

Pending

NWMLS #2189929

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/12/2024

Sold

NWMLS #2189929

$750,000
01/31/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1526859264

$750,000

+9.3% / yr

01/16/2024

Pending

NWMLS #2189929

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

Public Records for 812 40th Street

Taxable ValueLand$275,500Additions$440,211Total$715,711
Tax Record2025$5,853 ($488 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,797 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,797 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2014ZoningRS12.0CountyWHATCOMAPN370306 556355 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 812 40th Street

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 - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Happy Valley Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Fairhaven Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sehome High School
Public9 to 12

Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Public6 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: 812 40th Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
$750,000
3
1,756
7,841
3
2
804
7,841
$675,000
3
2
1,624
7,841
$349,000
3
1,906
8,276
$450,000
3
1,376
7,841
$275,000
3
1,568
8,847

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