Google street view image for 4496 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226

Off market sep 1985 for $50K

$902,872

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $331/mo

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2 ba

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2,507

sq ft

4496 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226

About this home

4496 Rural Ave is a 2,507 square foot house on a 1.42 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 09, 1985 for $50,750. Based on Redfin's Bellingham data, we estimate the home's value is $902,872.

Single-familyProperty Type

2005Year Built

1.42 acresLot Size

$360Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$902,872

$852K since sold in September 1985$5,000 since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 35.3% higher than the average sale price ($667K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$700,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,128 sq ft
3984 Probert Pl, Bellingham, WA 98225
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SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$700,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,514 sq ft
5405 Bel West Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
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SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$690,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,016 sq ft
4558 Curtis Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$538,600
D
3 beds2 baths1,854 sq ft
1424 Cascara Ct, Ferndale, WA 98248
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SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$725,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,707 sq ft
1466 PATRIOT Ct, Ferndale, WA 98248
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$649,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,868 sq ft
5471 Waschke Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
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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

Recently sold homes

148

9 MoM

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Sale history for 4496 Rural Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,987 (+0.3%)

$232,708 + $662,829

$895,537

2025

$8,963 (+13.8%)

$232,708 + $662,829

$895,537

2024

$7,875 (+12.5%)

$235,730 + $671,416

$907,146

2023

$6,998 (+21.1%)

$235,730 + $671,416

$907,146

2022

$5,777

$185,614 + $528,666

$714,280

2021

$5,772 (+11.3%)

$153,400 + $376,650

$530,050

2020

$5,187 (+8.3%)

$124,304 + $374,462

$498,766

2019

$4,791 (+12.7%)

$109,965 + $306,491

$416,456

2017

$4,252 (+11.7%)

$101,545 + $283,023

$384,568

2016

$3,808 (+2.5%)

$87,231 + $243,127

$330,358

2015

$3,716 (−1.9%)

$82,525 + $220,000

$302,525

2014

$3,788 (+11.5%)

$82,940 + $221,705

$304,645

2013

$3,397 (+6.8%)

$82,940 + $221,705

$304,645

2011

$3,181 (+7.5%)

$77,964 + $208,914

$286,878

2010

$2,958 (+1.9%)

$82,940 + $213,180

$296,120

2009

$2,904

$82,940 + $208,125

$291,065

Tax history for 4496 Rural Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,987 (+0.3%)

$232,708 + $662,829

$895,537

2025

$8,963 (+13.8%)

$232,708 + $662,829

$895,537

2024

$7,875 (+12.5%)

$235,730 + $671,416

$907,146

2023

$6,998 (+21.1%)

$235,730 + $671,416

$907,146

2022

$5,777

$185,614 + $528,666

$714,280

2021

$5,772 (+11.3%)

$153,400 + $376,650

$530,050

2020

$5,187 (+8.3%)

$124,304 + $374,462

$498,766

2019

$4,791 (+12.7%)

$109,965 + $306,491

$416,456

2017

$4,252 (+11.7%)

$101,545 + $283,023

$384,568

2016

$3,808 (+2.5%)

$87,231 + $243,127

$330,358

2015

$3,716 (−1.9%)

$82,525 + $220,000

$302,525

2014

$3,788 (+11.5%)

$82,940 + $221,705

$304,645

2013

$3,397 (+6.8%)

$82,940 + $221,705

$304,645

2011

$3,181 (+7.5%)

$77,964 + $208,914

$286,878

2010

$2,958 (+1.9%)

$82,940 + $213,180

$296,120

2009

$2,904

$82,940 + $208,125

$291,065

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

R5A

Rural District

The purpose of the Rural District is to maintain the low density rural residential character of the areas designated as rural and rural neighborhood 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 allow a variety of low intensity uses that are compatible and complementary with the conservation of agricultural, forestry and related uses.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Public service
Recreation
Park & open space

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 14

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Opening
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Stucco

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,507
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,507
Building Sq. Ft: 3,357
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: THAT PTN OF W 1/2 NW NW LY N OF CREEK-E OF CO RD 35-EXC N 40 FT THEREOF-THAT PTN BEAP WHERE E LI OF CO RD 35 INTERS W SEC LI BTWN SECS 9-4-TH SLY ALG SD CO RD 40 FT-TH ELY IN A STRAIGHT LI PAR TO N LI OF SEC 9 100 FT-TH NWLY IN A STRAIGHT LI TO POB

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 850
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 61,855
Municipality Name: 501 F8
Acres: 1.42
Zoning Code: R5A
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 3 BEDROOM

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 501 F8

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,507
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3802090305160000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Alderwood Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi

4/10

Shuksan Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi

6/10

Squalicum High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.9mi

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, 16 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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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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$858,000 – $1.04M

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Home values near 4496 Rural Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4406 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 856 Sq. Ft.	—
4392 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1352 Sq. Ft.	$593,689
4389 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1612 Sq. Ft.	$647,375
4510 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1540 Sq. Ft.	$724,294
4518 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 768 Sq. Ft.	$617,394
4404 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1620 Sq. Ft.	$549,680
4507 Curtis Rd, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2376 Sq. Ft.	$988,028

Address	Redfin Estimate
4408 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1877 Sq. Ft.	$870,764
4478 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2076 Sq. Ft.	$1,042,586
4550 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3744 Sq. Ft.	$1,277,329
4558 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1896 Sq. Ft.	$864,159
4551 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5417 Sq. Ft.	$1,377,676
4400 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3200 Sq. Ft.	$797,797
4395 Davis St, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1922 Sq. Ft.	$822,584

Address	Redfin Estimate
4462 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 30928 Sq. Ft.	$657,698
4440 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$687,824
4534 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2467 Sq. Ft.	$857,855
4511 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2670 Sq. Ft.	$958,138
4520 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3120 Sq. Ft.	$870,836
4545 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2028 Sq. Ft.	$774,226
4383 Davis St, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1952 Sq. Ft.	$851,956

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