Listed by Michelle Harrington • COMPASS. Bought with COMPASS.

Off Market Apr 2021 for $1.2M

$1,647,912

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,553/mo

•

3,720

sq ft

278 Briar Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225

About this home

Sprawling Edgemoor classic one-level home situated on a 3/4 acre beautifully-landscaped corner lot - prime real estate! Easy stroll into historic Fairhaven, waterfront, parks and trails. Gorgeous culinary kitchen with commercial-grade appliances including a built-in refrigerator, custom cabinets and an indoor barbeque! Unparalleled finishes throughout. Informal and formal rooms with a spacious flow and scale. All the upgrades one would expect. Unrivaled location in sought-after neighborhood.

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

0.8 acresLot Size

$443Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Michelle Harrington • COMPASS

Bought with Zachary Harrison • COMPASS

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1759701

Redfin Estimate

$1,647,912

$398K since sold in April 2021$36K since July

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This home's estimate is 1.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.68M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$1,115,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,672 sq ft
601 Willow Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,525,000
B
3 beds3.5 baths3,122 sq ft
1720 Knox Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$975,282
C
4 beds3 baths2,868 sq ft
417 Park Ridge Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$2,575,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths3,421 sq ft
414 S Clarkwood Dr, Bellingham, WA 98225
SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$910,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,374 sq ft
526 Willow Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225
SOLD APR 3, 2026
$2,960,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,573 sq ft
517 Fieldston Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225

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Market trends in 98225, WA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.5%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$625K

$141 MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

104

4 MoM

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Sale history for 278 Briar Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,751 (−2.2%)

$565,950 + $846,752

$1,412,702

2025

$12,021 (+1.6%)

$565,950 + $846,752

$1,412,702

2024

$11,837 (+7.8%)

$699,920 + $821,827

$1,521,747

2023

$10,978 (+12.6%)

$699,920 + $821,827

$1,521,747

2022

$9,750 (+5.3%)

$595,680 + $699,431

$1,295,111

2021

$9,263 (+1.8%)

$480,400 + $564,072

$1,044,472

2020

$9,101 (−0.4%)

$421,400 + $494,796

$916,196

2019

$9,139 (+9.6%)

$352,625 + $523,042

$875,667

2017

$8,336 (+9.8%)

$313,000 + $464,277

$777,277

2016

$7,589 (+1.6%)

$288,000 + $427,778

$715,778

2015

$7,470 (+3.4%)

$260,000 + $386,533

$646,533

2014

$7,226 (+7.6%)

$250,000 + $364,998

$614,998

2013

$6,717 (+9.3%)

$250,000 + $364,998

$614,998

2011

$6,143 (+4.4%)

$242,000 + $375,534

$617,534

2010

$5,882 (−0.9%)

$275,000 + $383,200

$658,200

2009

$5,934

$275,000 + $383,200

$658,200

Tax history for 278 Briar Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,751 (−2.2%)

$565,950 + $846,752

$1,412,702

2025

$12,021 (+1.6%)

$565,950 + $846,752

$1,412,702

2024

$11,837 (+7.8%)

$699,920 + $821,827

$1,521,747

2023

$10,978 (+12.6%)

$699,920 + $821,827

$1,521,747

2022

$9,750 (+5.3%)

$595,680 + $699,431

$1,295,111

2021

$9,263 (+1.8%)

$480,400 + $564,072

$1,044,472

2020

$9,101 (−0.4%)

$421,400 + $494,796

$916,196

2019

$9,139 (+9.6%)

$352,625 + $523,042

$875,667

2017

$8,336 (+9.8%)

$313,000 + $464,277

$777,277

2016

$7,589 (+1.6%)

$288,000 + $427,778

$715,778

2015

$7,470 (+3.4%)

$260,000 + $386,533

$646,533

2014

$7,226 (+7.6%)

$250,000 + $364,998

$614,998

2013

$6,717 (+9.3%)

$250,000 + $364,998

$614,998

2011

$6,143 (+4.4%)

$242,000 + $375,534

$617,534

2010

$5,882 (−0.9%)

$275,000 + $383,200

$658,200

2009

$5,934

$275,000 + $383,200

$658,200

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.6 Acres

Year renovated

2001

Sq. Ft.

3,479

Year built

1958

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

3702113884560000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

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

Nov 19, 2025 • Final

Electrical single family or duplex

Install a new electrical receptacle for a bidet.

Electrical

Sep 5, 2025 • Final

Electrical single family or duplex

Install new general use and lighting electrical circuits.

Electrical

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

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

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

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
# of Fireplaces Main: 3

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating

Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Skylight(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
Appliances: Double Oven
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Double Oven,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven,Refrigerator

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Energy Source: Natural Gas
Sq. Ft. Finished: 3,720
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Good
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
Lot Number: 28
MLS Lot Size Source: Public Records
Site Features: Athletic Court,Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,High Speed Internet,Patio
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.7989
Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,101
Tax Year: 2020

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: City of Bellingham
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Location: Closet
Water Heater Type: Electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
Elementary School: Lowell Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Fairhaven Mid
High School: Sehome High
High School District: Bellingham

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Bus Route Number: 105

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Community Features: CCRs

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,479
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 2001
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3702113884560000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Green Information
Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 3,720
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 3720
MLS Square Footage Source: Previous listing
Building Area Total: 3720
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Building Name: Plat of Edgemoor
Year Built Effective: 2001
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

Lowell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

Fairhaven Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Sehome High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

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

7 days above 83° expected this year, 19 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

Bellingham, WA • 98225

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 7.7 hours in June and 1.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

7.7 hrs

1.8 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$1.57M – $1.90M

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Home values near 278 Briar Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
277 Briar Road, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 5000 Sq. Ft.	$1,358,003
266 Briar Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3032 Sq. Ft.	$1,153,251

Address	Redfin Estimate
276 Briar Road, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2206 Sq. Ft.	$1,258,638
270 Briar Road, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2479 Sq. Ft.	$1,232,005

Address	Redfin Estimate
105 Briar Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2231 Sq. Ft.	$1,152,354
282 Briar Road, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2429 Sq. Ft.	$1,204,584

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