242 Shallow Shore Rd is a 2,648 square foot house on a 4,792 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Bellingham data, we estimate the home's value is $1,049,769.
Single-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
4,792 sq ftLot Size
$396Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,049,769
$13K since August
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This home's estimate is 55.4% higher than the average sale price ($676K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Sale history for 242 Shallow Shore Rd
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,216 (+216.5%)
$626,900 + $544,891
$1,171,791
2025
$3,544 (+8.5%)
$626,900 + $544,891
$1,171,791
2024
$3,267 (−20.6%)
$755,914 + $569,016
$1,324,930
2023
$4,116 (−14.3%)
$755,914 + $569,016
$1,324,930
2022
$4,802 (−43.8%)
$643,334 + $484,271
$1,127,605
2021
$8,543 (+2.2%)
$518,832 + $390,552
$909,384
2020
$8,363 (+13.0%)
$455,112 + $342,587
$797,699
2019
$7,403 (+8.6%)
$341,341 + $330,933
$672,274
2017
$6,814 (+10.4%)
$302,984 + $293,752
$596,736
2016
$6,171 (+298.7%)
$278,784 + $270,658
$549,442
2015
$1,548 (+2.8%)
$251,680 + $244,562
$496,242
2014
$1,505 (−2.0%)
$242,000 + $230,937
$472,937
2013
$1,536 (+3.4%)
$242,000 + $230,937
$472,937
2011
$1,486 (+3.6%)
$242,880 + $241,107
$483,987
2010
$1,434 (−69.5%)
$276,000 + $246,030
$522,030
2009
$4,696
$276,000 + $246,030
$522,030
Tax history for 242 Shallow Shore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,216 (+216.5%)
$626,900 + $544,891
$1,171,791
2025
$3,544 (+8.5%)
$626,900 + $544,891
$1,171,791
2024
$3,267 (−20.6%)
$755,914 + $569,016
$1,324,930
2023
$4,116 (−14.3%)
$755,914 + $569,016
$1,324,930
2022
$4,802 (−43.8%)
$643,334 + $484,271
$1,127,605
2021
$8,543 (+2.2%)
$518,832 + $390,552
$909,384
2020
$8,363 (+13.0%)
$455,112 + $342,587
$797,699
2019
$7,403 (+8.6%)
$341,341 + $330,933
$672,274
2017
$6,814 (+10.4%)
$302,984 + $293,752
$596,736
2016
$6,171 (+298.7%)
$278,784 + $270,658
$549,442
2015
$1,548 (+2.8%)
$251,680 + $244,562
$496,242
2014
$1,505 (−2.0%)
$242,000 + $230,937
$472,937
2013
$1,536 (+3.4%)
$242,000 + $230,937
$472,937
2011
$1,486 (+3.6%)
$242,880 + $241,107
$483,987
2010
$1,434 (−69.5%)
$276,000 + $246,030
$522,030
2009
$4,696
$276,000 + $246,030
$522,030
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RR2
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 392
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 8
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SHALLOW SHORES
Living Sq. Ft: 2,648
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,256
Building Sq. Ft: 3,048
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: SHALLOW SHORES LOT 3 BLK 3
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 400
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,792
Legal Lot Number: 3
Legal Block Number: 3
Municipality Name: 501 FSW SAMW
Acres: 0.11
Front Footage: 40
Zoning Code: RR2
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 3 BEDROOM
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 501 FSW SAMW
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,648
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3703360911890000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Wade King Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.6mi
7/10
Fairhaven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.3mi
8/10
Sehome High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.2mi
9/10
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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
8 days above 84° expected this year, 20 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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Estimated sale price
$998,000 – $1.21M
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