Listed by Tom Funk • Hamster Realty. Bought with Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Off market nov 2018 for $520K
$872,451
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$2,761/mo
4
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
2,575
sq ft
1959 Rhododendron Way, Bellingham, WA 98229
About this home
Fantastic Four bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 2575 sf, 2 story home on a 14000+ sf lot on south Alabama Hill. Living room, dining room and a huge Great room on main floor. Private back yard and deck with lots of sun in the summer and views of the city and bay in the winter. Large level driveway, mature landscaping, 1/2 mile away from Alabama St next to the interurban trail and Whatcom Falls Park.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$339Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tom Funk• Hamster Realty
Bought with Gregg Baker• Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
*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
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,575
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
3803283104180000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
RS
Residential Single Development Zone
The residential single RS general use type is primarily intended to accommodate families desiring to live within neighborhoods consisting of individual dwelling units or townhouses in low density environments.; These regulations have been adopted to provide flexibility in the arrangement of a main building upon a building site in order to allow efficient and capable design, assure necessary light and air, and to encourage the compatible development of neighborhoods while conserving and enhancing the value of land and the important physical characteristics within the RS areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Mixed use
Recreation
Communications tower
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Jun 29, 2004 • Final
Electrical single family or duplex
Install electrical wiring for an air conditioning unit.
Electrical
May 5, 1995 • Final
New construction single family or duplex
Construct a new single-family home with an attached garage.
New construction
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
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Beds Upper: 4
Bedrooms Possible: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Upper): 2
# of Half Baths (Main): 1
Basement Information
Basement Features: None
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
# of Fireplaces Main: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Central A/C, Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,High Speed Internet
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.3258
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,068
Tax Year: 2018
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: COB
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: COB
Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Location: Garage
Water Heater Type: gas
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished
School Information
Elementary School: RooseveltElem
Middle Or Junior High School: Kulshan Mid
High School: Bellingham High
High School District: Bellingham
Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: Alabama to Vining, go south to Rhododendron Way. House is 2nd on the right.
Topography: PartialSlope
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Community Features: CCRs
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,575
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3803283104180000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Green Information
Power Production Type: Natural Gas
Home Information
Living Area: 2,575
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2575
MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 2575
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Year Built Effective: 1994
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: Two
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
Kulshan Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Bellingham High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
7 days above 83° expected this year, 16 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
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 27% for direct sun exposure in Bellingham. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.5 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$829,000 – $1.00M
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