1881 North Shore Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

Listed by Greg Grant • Coldwell Banker Bain. Bought with RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Off market sep 2012 for $1.4M

$3,043,292

•

3,154

sq ft

1881 North Shore Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

About this home

100' no bank Lk Whatcom rambler. 1,000 sf of entertaining deck w/ outdoor cooking area. House is over 3,100 sf w/ 2 master suites, one w/ seperate entrance & kitchenette. Lots of windows & expansive views from most rooms. Lower garage has 2 car parking plus art studio & storage. Upper garage is heated has 4 stalls + 560 sf bonus room with 3/4 bath & kitchenette. Lot is very private and can park 35 cars. Price includes new kitchen cabinets & granite PLUS 21' Maxum ski boat and Kawasaki jet ski.

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

0.77 acresLot Size

$965Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 car garageParking

Listed by Greg Grant • Coldwell Banker Bain

Bought with Eric Snow • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #273608

Redfin Estimate

$3,043,292

$1.6M since sold in September 2012$55K since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 111.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.44M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,700,000
A
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SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$1,275,000
B
3 beds3.5 baths3,033 sq ft
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SOLD MAR 25, 2026
$1,684,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,242 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$930,500
D
3 beds3 baths2,070 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$1,405,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,442 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$640,000
F
4 beds3 baths3,010 sq ft
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Market trends in 98226, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.5%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$675K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

11 days MoM

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160

26 MoM

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Sale history for 1881 North Shore Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$24,556 (+6.6%)

$1,558,721 + $1,064,644

$2,623,365

2025

$23,027 (+2.2%)

$1,558,721 + $1,064,644

$2,623,365

2024

$22,522 (+15.4%)

$1,579,845 + $1,079,073

$2,658,918

2023

$19,508 (+8.9%)

$1,579,845 + $1,079,073

$2,658,918

2022

$17,920 (+0.5%)

$1,284,427 + $877,295

$2,161,722

2021

$17,839 (+2.8%)

$1,061,510 + $725,037

$1,786,547

2020

$17,348 (+12.7%)

$996,316 + $676,474

$1,672,790

2019

$15,399 (+10.9%)

$836,733 + $567,852

$1,404,585

2017

$13,882 (+9.4%)

$740,377 + $502,808

$1,243,185

2016

$12,692 (+4.6%)

$671,461 + $456,256

$1,127,717

2015

$12,139 (+6.0%)

$663,874 + $325,021

$988,895

2014

$11,452 (+7.7%)

$632,260 + $287,865

$920,125

2013

$10,633 (+8.0%)

$632,260 + $287,865

$920,125

2011

$9,845 (+9.8%)

$632,260 + $287,865

$920,125

2010

$8,969 (+3.4%)

$632,260 + $289,310

$921,570

2009

$8,672

$607,010 + $289,570

$896,580

Tax history for 1881 North Shore Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$24,556 (+6.6%)

$1,558,721 + $1,064,644

$2,623,365

2025

$23,027 (+2.2%)

$1,558,721 + $1,064,644

$2,623,365

2024

$22,522 (+15.4%)

$1,579,845 + $1,079,073

$2,658,918

2023

$19,508 (+8.9%)

$1,579,845 + $1,079,073

$2,658,918

2022

$17,920 (+0.5%)

$1,284,427 + $877,295

$2,161,722

2021

$17,839 (+2.8%)

$1,061,510 + $725,037

$1,786,547

2020

$17,348 (+12.7%)

$996,316 + $676,474

$1,672,790

2019

$15,399 (+10.9%)

$836,733 + $567,852

$1,404,585

2017

$13,882 (+9.4%)

$740,377 + $502,808

$1,243,185

2016

$12,692 (+4.6%)

$671,461 + $456,256

$1,127,717

2015

$12,139 (+6.0%)

$663,874 + $325,021

$988,895

2014

$11,452 (+7.7%)

$632,260 + $287,865

$920,125

2013

$10,633 (+8.0%)

$632,260 + $287,865

$920,125

2011

$9,845 (+9.8%)

$632,260 + $287,865

$920,125

2010

$8,969 (+3.4%)

$632,260 + $289,310

$921,570

2009

$8,672

$607,010 + $289,570

$896,580

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.45 Acres

Year renovated

1994

Sq. Ft.

3,451

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

3803262242390000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

R5A

Rural District

The purpose of the Rural District is to maintain the low density rural residential character of the areas designated as rural and rural neighborhood 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 allow a variety of low intensity uses that are compatible and complementary with the conservation of agricultural, forestry and related uses.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Public service
Recreation
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 6
Parking Features: RV Parking
Garage Spaces: 6
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
Bedrooms Possible: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 2
# of Three Quarter Baths (Main): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Wall to Wall Carpet, Wet Bar, Wired for Generator, Dining Room, Disabled Access, Hot Tub/Spa, Jetted Tub, Security System, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Water Heater
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Slate, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Additional Dwelling,Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Cement/Concrete, See Remarks

Pool Information
Has Spa

Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Footage: 100

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 3,154
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Good
Has View
Accessibility Features: Other

Lot Information
Lot Number: 3
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Dock,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Hot Tub/Spa,Moorage,Outbuildings,Patio,RV Parking,Shop,Sprinkler System
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0
Lot Size Dimensions: Approx 335 x 100
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,428
Tax Year: 2010

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private, See Remarks
Water Company: Lake Whatcom
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: Water District 10
Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Type: Gas & Electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
Elementary School: Silver Beach Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Whatcom Mid
High School: Squalicum High
High School District: Bellingham

Location Information
Directions: Alabama St E to Lk Whatcom. L on North Shore Dr to city limits where it becomes North Shore Rd. Approx 1/2 mile past city limits you come to red wagon wheel go down lane toward lake turn L 4th house
Topography: Level,PartialSlope

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,451
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3803262242390000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Monday, September 12, 2011

Green Information
Green Energy Efficient: High Efficiency (Unspecified)
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 3,154
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 3154
MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 3154
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Builder Name: Tuttle
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

Silver Beach Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi

7/10

Whatcom Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi

8/10

Squalicum High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi

8/10

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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

1/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 84° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

6/10 Air Factor

10 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Bellingham, WA • 98226

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 7.5 hours in June and 1.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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1.8 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$2.89M – $3.50M

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