Listed by Leah Crews • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. Bought with Bellingham Real Estate Company.
Off Market Oct 2025 for $650K
$711,062
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$4,230/mo
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,204
sq ft
4311 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226
About this home
Country charm just minutes from downtown Bellingham and I-5! Nestled on a picturesque 1-acre lot, this updated home blends cozy living with modern touches. The remodeled kitchen features poured epoxy counters, subway tile backsplash, a farmhouse-style sink, and a spacious pantry. With 3 bedrooms—including a primary suite with a private ¾ bath—there’s space for everyone. Step outside to a large composite deck with covered seating and a hot tub area, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The fenced backyard includes a firepit, while the expansive side yard (approx. ¾ acre) offers irrigated raised garden beds, and fruit trees. Ample space for a future shop, RV parking, or your next project. A rare mix of rural living with city convenience!
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$591Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Leah Crews• Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Listed by Jen Freeman• Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Bought with Leo Cohen• Bellingham Real Estate Company
Nicely updated and maintained one story home on a flat 1 acre corner parcel. Large south west facing entertainment size deck. Bright updated kitchen open to living/dining area. Three bedrooms +1.75 baths. Fenced yard with fire pit and vegetable...
gardens, fruit trees and hen house.  Move-in ready condition.
5 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sharon Theeuwen
Redfin Associate agent
One story home on a 1 acre corner lot with garden beds and henhouse. Galley style kitchen with eating bar. Nicely updated main bathroom. Large back deck with Pergola. RV parking in two car attached garage. Wood-burning stove and electric heat...
source.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sharon Theeuwen
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 4311 Rural Ave
Date
Event
Price
Oct 10, 2025
Sold
Public Records
$650,280
$540/sq ft
Oct 10, 2025
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2393855
$650,000
$540/sq ft
Sep 14, 2025
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2393855
—
Aug 19, 2025
Price Changed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2393855
$665,000
$552/sq ft
Jul 16, 2025
Price Changed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2393855
$685,000
$569/sq ft
Jun 18, 2025
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2393855
$698,500
$580/sq ft
Jun 4, 2021
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1762363
$560,000
$465/sq ft
May 13, 2021
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1762363
—
May 6, 2021
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1762363
$499,000
$414/sq ft
Apr 3, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Sold)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1577503
$398,000
$331/sq ft
Mar 19, 2020
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1577503
—
Mar 16, 2020
Pending (Pending Inspection)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1577503
—
Mar 12, 2020
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1577503
$379,000
$315/sq ft
Jul 8, 2014
Sold
Public Records
$255,000
$212/sq ft
Jul 9, 2014
Delisted
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #628904
—
Jul 8, 2014
Sold (MLS) (Sold)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #628904
$255,000
$212/sq ft
May 7, 2014
Pending (Pending Inspection)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #628904
—
May 1, 2014
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #628904
$269,000
$223/sq ft
Jan 6, 2011
Delisted
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #146015
—
Jan 4, 2011
Sold (MLS) (Sold)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #146015
$184,774
$153/sq ft
Dec 1, 2010
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #146015
—
Nov 9, 2010
Pending (Pending Inspection)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #146015
—
Oct 22, 2010
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #146015
$178,200
$148/sq ft
Jan 5, 2007
Sold
Public Records
$225,000
$187/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,351 (+7.0%)
$276,960 + $455,061
$732,021
2025
$6,870 (+6.6%)
$276,960 + $455,061
$732,021
2024
$6,446 (+28.4%)
$280,720 + $461,225
$741,945
2023
$5,020 (+19.5%)
$280,720 + $461,225
$741,945
2022
$4,202 (+37.6%)
$193,600 + $318,089
$511,689
2021
$3,054 (+7.1%)
$160,000 + $226,624
$386,624
2020
$2,852 (+12.1%)
$124,616 + $139,361
$263,977
2019
$2,545 (+11.1%)
$104,520 + $116,735
$221,255
2017
$2,290 (+13.2%)
$92,480 + $103,288
$195,768
2016
$2,023 (−9.9%)
$84,160 + $93,805
$177,965
2015
$2,246 (+2.9%)
$77,400 + $105,701
$183,101
2014
$2,182 (+5.1%)
$75,000 + $100,643
$175,643
2013
$2,076 (+8.7%)
$75,000 + $100,643
$175,643
2011
$1,910 (+9.2%)
$75,000 + $100,643
$175,643
2010
$1,749 (+12.9%)
$75,000 + $101,150
$176,150
2009
$1,549
$60,000 + $96,205
$156,205
Tax history for 4311 Rural Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,351 (+7.0%)
$276,960 + $455,061
$732,021
2025
$6,870 (+6.6%)
$276,960 + $455,061
$732,021
2024
$6,446 (+28.4%)
$280,720 + $461,225
$741,945
2023
$5,020 (+19.5%)
$280,720 + $461,225
$741,945
2022
$4,202 (+37.6%)
$193,600 + $318,089
$511,689
2021
$3,054 (+7.1%)
$160,000 + $226,624
$386,624
2020
$2,852 (+12.1%)
$124,616 + $139,361
$263,977
2019
$2,545 (+11.1%)
$104,520 + $116,735
$221,255
2017
$2,290 (+13.2%)
$92,480 + $103,288
$195,768
2016
$2,023 (−9.9%)
$84,160 + $93,805
$177,965
2015
$2,246 (+2.9%)
$77,400 + $105,701
$183,101
2014
$2,182 (+5.1%)
$75,000 + $100,643
$175,643
2013
$2,076 (+8.7%)
$75,000 + $100,643
$175,643
2011
$1,910 (+9.2%)
$75,000 + $100,643
$175,643
2010
$1,749 (+12.9%)
$75,000 + $101,150
$176,150
2009
$1,549
$60,000 + $96,205
$156,205
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,204
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
3802084602840000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 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
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,RV Parking
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 1
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,870
Tax Year: 2025
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, FHA, State Bond, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Community
Water Company: Water District 2
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Septic Tank
Sewer Company: Septic
Cable Connected: Xfinity
Internet Connected: Xfinity
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
Directions: Downtown Bham take Holly St W, it turns into Eldridge. Continue NW on Eldridge, it becomes Marine Dr. Go right on Bancroft Rd,it becomes Country Ln. Right on Hoff, right on Van Horn, left on Skagit
Topography: Level
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,204
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3802084602840000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Buyer Brokerage Compensation: 2.5
Buyer Brokerage Compensation Type: %
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric
Home Information
Living Area: 1,204
Calculated Square Footage: 1204
MLS Square Footage Source: Tax Assessor
Building Area Total: 1204
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Building Name: R Jones Short Plat
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Alderwood Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
4/10
Shuksan Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
6/10
Squalicum High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.0mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 82° expected this year, 18 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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Historical weather
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.
7.7 hrs
1.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$676,000 – $818,000
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