OFF MARKET

Listed by Michelle Harrington • COMPASS. Bought with RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Off market dec 2023 for $350K

$398,302

•

676

sq ft

4144 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226

About this home

Charming 1930's era home with 1 bedroom and 1 bath situated on private 3/4 of an acre. Much of the original character is retained with beautiful Oak and Fir floors, solid wood trim molding and doors, and door hardware. Living room with a wood stove. Metal roof and thick horizontal wood siding. New septic system and updated wiring. Country setting yet close to all amenities. Bellingham schools. Affordable housing with more potential for the new owner!

Single-familyProperty Type

1937Year Built

0.75 acresLot Size

$589Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Michelle Harrington • COMPASS

Bought with Chris Edwards • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2174539

Redfin Estimate

$398,302

$48K since sold in December 2023$7,000 since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 46.8% lower than the average sale price ($748K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$465,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,054 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$560,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,040 sq ft
3304 Bennett Dr, Bellingham, WA 98225
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SOLD APR 8, 2026
$605,000
C
2 beds1 bath837 sq ft
3216 Bennett Dr, Bellingham, WA 98225
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SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$1,265,000
D
2 beds1.5 baths1,554 sq ft
3919 Cliffside Dr, Bellingham, WA 98225
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SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$845,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,534 sq ft
3923 Cliffside Dr, Bellingham, WA 98225
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Market trends in 98226, WA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.3%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$657K

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

2 days MoM

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148

9 MoM

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1930s one story home on a large .75 acre lot within 10 minutes of downtown Bellingham . Woodburning fireplace, metal roof, lovely, hardwood flooring and updated septic system and wiring. Detached shed and private treed setting.
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Sale history for 4144 Rural Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,114 (+7.8%)

$151,463 + $154,921

$306,384

2025

$2,889 (+99.6%)

$151,463 + $154,921

$306,384

2024

$1,448 (+27.9%)

$153,519 + $10,958

$164,477

2023

$1,132 (+10.5%)

$153,519 + $10,958

$164,477

2022

$1,024 (+10.2%)

$105,875 + $7,557

$113,432

2021

$929 (+6.9%)

$87,500 + $5,384

$92,884

2020

$869 (+11.9%)

$70,875 + $8,279

$79,154

2019

$777 (+10.8%)

$59,446 + $6,935

$66,381

2017

$701 (+13.0%)

$52,598 + $6,136

$58,734

2016

$620 (−27.6%)

$47,866 + $5,573

$53,439

2015

$856 (+4.5%)

$61,920 + $6,877

$68,797

2014

$819 (+5.1%)

$60,000 + $6,548

$66,548

2013

$780 (+7.7%)

$60,000 + $6,548

$66,548

2011

$724 (+9.5%)

$60,000 + $6,548

$66,548

2010

$661 (−8.2%)

$60,000 + $6,580

$66,580

2009

$720

$50,000 + $22,665

$72,665

Tax history for 4144 Rural Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,114 (+7.8%)

$151,463 + $154,921

$306,384

2025

$2,889 (+99.6%)

$151,463 + $154,921

$306,384

2024

$1,448 (+27.9%)

$153,519 + $10,958

$164,477

2023

$1,132 (+10.5%)

$153,519 + $10,958

$164,477

2022

$1,024 (+10.2%)

$105,875 + $7,557

$113,432

2021

$929 (+6.9%)

$87,500 + $5,384

$92,884

2020

$869 (+11.9%)

$70,875 + $8,279

$79,154

2019

$777 (+10.8%)

$59,446 + $6,935

$66,381

2017

$701 (+13.0%)

$52,598 + $6,136

$58,734

2016

$620 (−27.6%)

$47,866 + $5,573

$53,439

2015

$856 (+4.5%)

$61,920 + $6,877

$68,797

2014

$819 (+5.1%)

$60,000 + $6,548

$66,548

2013

$780 (+7.7%)

$60,000 + $6,548

$66,548

2011

$724 (+9.5%)

$60,000 + $6,548

$66,548

2010

$661 (−8.2%)

$60,000 + $6,580

$66,580

2009

$720

$50,000 + $22,665

$72,665

*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

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.75 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

676

Year built

1937

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

3802084000260000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.

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

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 1
# of Bedrooms Main: 1
Bedrooms Possible: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Bathtubs: 1
# of Showers: 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
# of Fireplaces Main: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Stove/Free Standing, Wall Unit(s)
Cooling Information: None

Interior Features
Interior Features: Fir/Softwood, Hardwood, Fireplace, Water Heater
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Softwood, Hardwood, Vinyl Plank
Appliances Included: Dryer,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Metal

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Energy Source: Electric
Sq. Ft. Finished: 676
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Good

Land Information
Vegetation: Wooded

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Realist
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Secluded
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.75
Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,132
Tax Year: 2023

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Buyer Financing: FHA

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: Water District 2
Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
Sewer: Septic Tank
Sewer Company: Septic
Water Heater Location: Closet
Water Heater Type: Electric

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Alderwood Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Shuksan Mid
High School: Squalicum High
High School District: Bellingham

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Bus Route Number: 50
Directions: I-5 Exit 258. West on Bakerview Rd which turns into Alderwood Dr. Right on Marine Dr. Right on Bancroft Rd turns into Country Ln. Right on Rural. On corner of Country Ln and Rural Ave.
Topography: Level,PartialSlope

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 676
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.75 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3802084000260000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Green Information
Direction Faces: West
Power Production Type: Electric

Home Information
Living Area: 676
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 676
MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
Building Area Total: 676
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Year Built Effective: 1937
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Alderwood Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi

4/10

Shuksan Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi

6/10

Squalicum High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi

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

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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Bellingham, WA • 98226

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$379,000 – $459,000

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Home values near 4144 Rural Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4178 Rural Avenue, Bellingham, WA 1 Beds \| 0.5 Baths \| 480 Sq. Ft.	$304,702
4168 Rural Avenue, Bellingham, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$515,804
1790 Bayon Road, Bellingham, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 881 Sq. Ft.	$378,175

Address	Redfin Estimate
4148 Rural Avenue, Bellingham, WA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1278 Sq. Ft.	$507,410
1796 Bayon Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1412 Sq. Ft.	$668,617
4275 Hoff Road, Bellingham, WA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1398 Sq. Ft.	$518,143

Address	Redfin Estimate
4186 Rural Avenue, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2312 Sq. Ft.	$893,648
1880 Marine Drive, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$430,886
1874 Marine Drive, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 784 Sq. Ft.	$130,816

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