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4256 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226
About this home
Wonderful Bellingham home situated on 1.5 Acre lot surrounded by beautiful mature trees and landscaping. Home has been lovingly updated with new interior & exterior paint as well as carpet, lighting & gleaming hardwood floors. Oversized family room is open to kitchen and has a wall of windows to take in the natural light. Cozy fireplace to warm the winter nights and plenty of storage with a two-car attached garage & huge shop for the car hobby enthusiast. Shop has room for 7 cars, finished work room, upper-level storage, bathroom, oversized doors for RV or boat storage & 220V wiring. Shop electrical service is separate from home. Minutes from Bellingham bay & mountain trails for recreation.

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Market trends in 98226, WA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
- NEW 2 HRS AGO$679,9004 beds2.5 baths1,924 sq ft825 Northview St, Bellingham, WA 98226Jeff Baker • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
- NEW 2 HRS AGO$649,9004 beds3 baths2,041 sq ft4124 Kramer Ln, Bellingham, WA 98226Leo Cohen • Bellingham Real Estate Company
- NEW 3 HRS AGO$724,5004 beds1 bath2,068 sq ft5474 Sand Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226Elizabeth Park • MJB Real Estate Group
- OPEN SUN, 12:01PM TO 2PM$497,0002 beds2 baths1,090 sq ft4855 N Village Ln Unit B, Bellingham, WA 98226Dawn Durand • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
- COMING SOON
- COMING SOON$495,0003 beds2.5 baths1,543 sq ft4210 Archer Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226Jay Dhindsa • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
- COMING SOON$620,0003 beds2 baths1,436 sq ft1916 Mt Baker Hwy, Bellingham, WA 98226Anthony Zapata • Keller Williams Western Realty
- NEW 25 HRS AGO$325,0001 bed0.5 baths480 sq ft4178 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226Renee Westlund • Windermere RE Anacortes Prop.
- OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 1:30PM$415,0002 beds1.5 baths1,112 sq ft621 Sunflower Ln, Bellingham, WA 98226Dana Stuth • HomeSmart One Realty
- NEW 25 HRS AGO$639,0003 beds1 bath1,232 sq ft1725 Skagit St, Bellingham, WA 98226Leo Cohen • Bellingham Real Estate Company
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Sale history for 4256 Rural Ave
$402/sq ft
$394/sq ft
$231/sq ft
$227/sq ft
$173/sq ft
$197/sq ft
Tax history for 4256 Rural Ave
*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
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.Include but are not limited to:
- Agriculture
- Housing-Single unit
- Housing-Senior
- Housing-Student
- Recreation
- Park & open space
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Covered Spaces: 9
- Parking Features: RV Parking, Attached Carport, Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage
- Garage Spaces: 9
- Has Carport
- Has Attached Garage
- Has Garage
Interior
- Virtual Tour
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 3
- # of Bedrooms Main: 3
- Bedrooms Possible: 3
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Baths (Total): 1
- # of Half Baths (Total): 1
- # of Full Baths (Main): 1
- # of Half Baths (Main): 1
- Room 1 Information
- Room Type: Den/Office
- Room Level: Main
- Room 2 Information
- Room Type: Entry Hall
- Room Level: Main
- Room 3 Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room 4 Information
- Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
- Room Level: Main
- Room 5 Information
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Main
- Room 6 Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room 7 Information
- Room Type: Utility Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room 8 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Main
- Room 9 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Main
- Room 10 Information
- Room Type: Bathroom Full
- Room Level: Main
- Room 11 Information
- Room Type: Bathroom Half
- Room Level: Main
- Basement Information
- Basement Features: None
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace Features: Gas
- # of Fireplaces Main: 2
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Hardwood, Laminate, Ceiling Fan(s), Skylight(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
- Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Refrigerator,StoveRange
Exterior
- Building Information
- Building Information: Built On Lot
- Construction Methods: Standard Frame
- Roof: Composition
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Wood
- Property Information
- Energy Source: Electric,Natural Gas
- Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,648
- Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Has View
- Land Information
- Vegetation: Garden Space
- Lot Information
- MLS Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Site Features: Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,RV Parking,Shop
- Lot Features: Paved
- Lot Size Units: Square Feet
- Lot Size Acres: 1.5
- Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $4,005.55
- Tax Year: 2022
- Financial Information
- Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, VA Loan
- Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public
- Water Company: Water District 2
- Power Company: PSE
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Sewer Company: Septic
- Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Septic System, Electric, Natural Gas Connected
- Water Heater Location: Garage
- Water Heater Type: Gas
- Cable Connected: Comcast
- Internet Connected: Comcast
Location
- Multi-Unit Information
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- School Information
- High School District: Bellingham
- Location Information
- Directions: Slater Rd to Rural Ave. Follow across Railroad tracks, Go Right at "T" in road and follow to home.
- Topography: Level
- Community Information
- Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,648
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 1.5 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1998
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Whatcom County
- APN: 3802084442090000
Other
- Listing Information
- Mls Status: Sold
- Listing Date Information
- Offers Review Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2022
- On Market Date: Thursday, July 14, 2022
- Green Information
- Direction Faces: West
- Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
- Home Information
- Living Area: 1,648
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Calculated Square Footage: 1648
- MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
- Building Area Total: 1648
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
- Structure Type: House
- Levels: One
- Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.0mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 82° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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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3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2156 Sq. Ft. | $708,681 |
1 Beds | 1 Baths | 1026 Sq. Ft. | $467,624 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1774 Sq. Ft. | $477,018 |
3 Beds | 1 Baths | 1764 Sq. Ft. | $512,815 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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3 Beds | 1 Baths | 1512 Sq. Ft. | $495,370 |
5 Beds | 4 Baths | 3254 Sq. Ft. | $676,120 |
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