170 Soundview Rd is a 1,884 square foot house on a 0.47 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 03, 1996 for $550,000. Based on Redfin's Bellingham data, we estimate the home's value is $1,771,482.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$940Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,771,482
$1.2M since sold in September 1996$16K since July
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This home's estimate is 117.8% higher than the average sale price ($813K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RR5A*
Rural Residential District
The purpose of the Residential Rural District is to maintain the low density rural residential character of the areas designated as rural neighborhoods or rural communities on the Comprehensive Plan map and implement the Comprehensive Plan policies that define the rural character in Whatcom County in accordance with RCW 36.70A.070(5). In addition, it is the intent of this district to provide the opportunity for the development of building sites which maximize the efficient use of both energy and land by allowing an option for clustering of residential lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Recreation
Park & open space
May 14, 1994 • Final
Utilities new
Install a new water service and utilize the existing water meter.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 456
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 7
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CHUCKANUT ADD TO BELLINGHAM
Living Sq. Ft: 1,884
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 972
Building Sq. Ft: 1,884
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: CHUCKANUT ADD TO BELLINGHAM THAT PTN OF LOT 32 LY SLY OF LI DAF-BEG AT S COR OF LOT 32-TH NELY ALG NWLY LI OF GREAT NORTHERN RR R/W 137.23 FT-TH N 61 DEG 54'00" W TO WLY LI OF LOT 32
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,315
Legal Lot Number: 32
Municipality Name: 501 FSW
Acres: 0.4664
Front Footage: 120
Zoning Code: RR5A
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 2 BEDROOM
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 501 FSW
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,884
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3702253793030000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Happy Valley Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.8mi
6/10
Fairhaven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
8/10
Sehome High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 82° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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In this area, properties receive around 7.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.68M – $2.04M
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