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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,331 sqft
940 Kelly Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
Single FamilyProperty Type
4.74 acresLot Size
1997Year Built
$354/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Newly Listed LIFE Magazine's 1996 DREAM HOUSE, designed by Michael Graves. This home and 5 acres are a "must see" with 4 bedrooms 2.5 bath offering a unique flow of rooms and light sensibly arranged and finished with thought and dramatic details. Floor to ceiling display of glass, bringing the outside in and impressive crown molding add style and class to an already impressive great room. Gourmet Kitchen offer multiple cooking stations, walk in pantry and an 8' breakfast bar with access to back gardens....Newly Listed LIFE Magazine's 1996 DREAM HOUSE, designed by Michael Graves. This home and 5 acres are a "must see" with 4 bedrooms 2.5 bath offering a unique flow of rooms and light sensibly arranged and finished with thought and dramatic details. Floor to ceiling display of glass, bringing the outside in and impressive crown molding add style and class to an already impressive great room. Gourmet Kitchen offer multiple cooking stations, walk in pantry and an 8' breakfast bar with access to back gardens. Rotunda with niches invites you to view entering guest or guest can greet the hostess along with window size openings allowing birds eye view to great room. Location is minutes from town on 5 acres of paradise. Ready for your next home?
  • Listed by: Jenee' Riedel 360.848.8900 info@nexthomepreviewproperties.com • NextHome Preview Properties
Listing closed: 08/10/2021 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 1805111

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 940 Kelly Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,097 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Community Name: Bellingham
  • School District: Meridian
  • View: See Remarks
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 6
  • Total Covered Parking: 6
  • Offers Review Date: 07-12-2021
  • Entry Date: 07-09-2021
  • Energy Source: Propane
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Lot Size: 4.74 AC / 206,474 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Propane, RV Parking, Shop
  • Area: 865 - Meridian
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: I5 Bellingham exit to Mt Baker Hwy. North on Hanagen East on Kelly Rd. You have arrived 940 Kelly Rd. Bellingham WA
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2021
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Garage-Attached, Garage-Detached, Off Street, RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking, Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Off Street
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 0
  • Full Baths Upper: 2
  • 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: 1
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Master, Built-In Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Security System, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
  • Water Heater Location: Garage
  • Room and Floor: Great Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Bathroom Half-Main, Bedroom-Main, Bedroom-Upper, Bathroom Full-Upper, Master Bedroom-Upper
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Propane
  • Room List: Great Room, Entry Hall, Kitchen With Eating Space, Bathroom Half, Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Master Bedroom
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Metal/Vinyl
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Double Oven,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,See Remarks,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air,Insert
  • Water Source: Community, Shared Well
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: OSS
  • Water Company: Kelly Rd Water
  • Power Production Type: Propane
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Propane, Septic System
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Two
  • Zoning Remarks: R5A 1unit/5acres
  • Lot Topography: Equestrian,Level
  • 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: 1997
  • Photos Count: 38
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved, Secluded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 407'x506'x407'x494'
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3903330630300000
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2331
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2331
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Pasture, Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 2331.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Multi Family
Financing / Income and Expenses
  • Leased Equipment: none
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 940 Kelly Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 10, 2021

Sold

NWMLS #1805111

$825,000—
Aug 5, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1468153350

$825,000

+5.7% / yr

Jul 12, 2021

Pending

NWMLS #1805111

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/10/2021

Sold

NWMLS #1805111

$825,000
08/05/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1468153350

$825,000

+5.7% / yr

07/12/2021

Pending

NWMLS #1805111

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Public Records for 940 Kelly Road

Taxable ValueLand$279,986Additions$499,111Total$779,097
Tax Record2025$7,129 ($594 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,331 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,331 SqFtStories2Lot Size206,474 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1997ZoningR5ACountyWHATCOMAPN390333 063030 0000

Schools near 940 Kelly Road

This home is within Meridian School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Irene Reither Primary School
PublicPK to 5

Meridian Middle School
Public6 to 8

Meridian High School
Public9 to 12

Meridian Parent Partnership Program
PublicK to 8

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: 940 Kelly Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
$825,000
4
2,331
206,474
$525,000
3
2
2,408
202,554
–
2
1
2,193
201,683
$395,000
3
1
1,670
212,573
$700,000
2
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