3896 Bancroft Rd is a 1,142 square foot house on a 0.28 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Bellingham data, we estimate the home's value is $492,302.
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$431Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$492,302
$18K since August
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This home's estimate is 28.1% lower than the average sale price ($685K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$514 (+2.8%)
$205,576 + $245,759
$451,335
2025
$500 (+6.6%)
$205,576 + $245,759
$451,335
2024
$469 (−87.2%)
$208,362 + $249,089
$457,451
2023
$3,655 (+9.3%)
$208,362 + $249,089
$457,451
2022
$3,344 (+9.7%)
$169,400 + $202,512
$371,912
2021
$3,048 (+7.1%)
$140,000 + $167,365
$307,365
2020
$2,846 (+12.1%)
$93,462 + $169,931
$263,393
2019
$2,539 (+11.2%)
$78,390 + $142,342
$220,732
2017
$2,284 (+13.1%)
$69,360 + $125,946
$195,306
2016
$2,019 (−6.5%)
$63,120 + $114,382
$177,502
2015
$2,160 (+3.1%)
$56,760 + $119,279
$176,039
2014
$2,095 (+5.1%)
$55,000 + $113,572
$168,572
2013
$1,994 (+8.8%)
$55,000 + $113,572
$168,572
2011
$1,833 (+9.1%)
$55,000 + $113,572
$168,572
2010
$1,680 (+10.1%)
$55,000 + $114,145
$169,145
2009
$1,525
$45,000 + $108,800
$153,800
Tax history for 3896 Bancroft Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$514 (+2.8%)
$205,576 + $245,759
$451,335
2025
$500 (+6.6%)
$205,576 + $245,759
$451,335
2024
$469 (−87.2%)
$208,362 + $249,089
$457,451
2023
$3,655 (+9.3%)
$208,362 + $249,089
$457,451
2022
$3,344 (+9.7%)
$169,400 + $202,512
$371,912
2021
$3,048 (+7.1%)
$140,000 + $167,365
$307,365
2020
$2,846 (+12.1%)
$93,462 + $169,931
$263,393
2019
$2,539 (+11.2%)
$78,390 + $142,342
$220,732
2017
$2,284 (+13.1%)
$69,360 + $125,946
$195,306
2016
$2,019 (−6.5%)
$63,120 + $114,382
$177,502
2015
$2,160 (+3.1%)
$56,760 + $119,279
$176,039
2014
$2,095 (+5.1%)
$55,000 + $113,572
$168,572
2013
$1,994 (+8.8%)
$55,000 + $113,572
$168,572
2011
$1,833 (+9.1%)
$55,000 + $113,572
$168,572
2010
$1,680 (+10.1%)
$55,000 + $114,145
$169,145
2009
$1,525
$45,000 + $108,800
$153,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RR2A*
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
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Baseboard Electric
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FORT BELLINGHAM
Living Sq. Ft: 1,142
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,142
Building Sq. Ft: 1,934
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: FORT BELLINGHAM THAT PTN OF LOT 46 DAF-BEAP ON E LI OF BANCROFT RD 270 FT N OF SW COR OF LOT 48 TH N ALG E LI OF BANCROFT RD 90 FT-TH E 135.2 FT-TH S 90 FT-TH W 135.2 FT TO POB
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 792
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,197
Legal Lot Number: 46
Municipality Name: 501 F8 W2
Acres: 0.28
Zoning Code: RR2A
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 3 BEDROOM
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 501 F8 W2
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,142
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3802164352540000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Alderwood Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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Shuksan Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
6/10
Squalicum High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.0mi
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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 82° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$468,000 – $567,000
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