BOUGHT WITH REDFIN APR 17, 2023

Listed by Kelsey Gardner • Keller Williams Western Realty. Bought with Redfin.

Off market apr 2023 for $1.6M

$1,620,110

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,687/mo

•

4,541

sq ft

4530 Merlin Ct, Bellingham, WA 98229

About this home

AWE-INSPIRING, EXPANSIVE VIEWS! Gorgeous 5 bed, 3.75 bath home sits majestically atop Samish Hill. Enjoy scenery of Bellingham Bay, Lake Padden, & the San Juan Islands from 1 of the 3 view-facing decks & nearly every room. Newly remodeled kitchen is perfection w/high end finishes, cabinets & appliances! Opens up to living room w/windows showcasing the incredible views & doors to spacious deck. Great room w/new custom cabinetry & gas fireplace. Sizeable Primary Room has en suite bath, walk-in closet & private balcony w/breathtaking views. Downstairs has theater room, fireplace, wet bar, full bath & bed w/french doors to covered patio. Potential MIL w/separate entrance. New roof, wired for hot tub, fire pit, high ceilings and 3 car garage!

Single-familyProperty Type

2002Year Built

0.27 acresLot Size

$357Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Kelsey Gardner • Keller Williams Western Realty

Listed by Ben Kinney • Keller Williams Western Realty

Bought with Tracy Neff • Redfin

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2026914

Redfin Estimate

$1,620,110

$40K since sold in April 2023$4,000 since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 43.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.13M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$1,535,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,817 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$1,050,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,954 sq ft
1982 37th St, Bellingham, WA 98229
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SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$1,095,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,313 sq ft
1956 S Springfield Ct, Bellingham, WA 98229
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SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,084,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,347 sq ft
810 S Hills Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229
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BOUGHT WITH REDFIN AUG 6, 2026
$1,170,000
E
4 beds3 baths3,206 sq ft
1200 37th, Bellingham, WA 98229
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SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$849,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths2,820 sq ft
130 46th St, Bellingham, WA 98229
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Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

0.1% MoM

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$718K

$38K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

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Sale history for 4530 Merlin Ct

Date

Event

Price

Apr 17, 2023

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2026914

$1,660,000

$366/sq ft

Jan 31, 2023

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2026914

—

Jan 11, 2023

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2026914

$1,699,000

$374/sq ft

Aug 11, 2020

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1632303

$1,200,000

$264/sq ft

Jul 27, 2020

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1632303

—

Jul 23, 2020

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1632303

—

Jul 23, 2020

Contingent

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1632303

—

Jul 17, 2020

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1632303

$1,250,000

$275/sq ft

Aug 3, 2007

Sold (MLS)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #27097343

$875,000

$193/sq ft

Jun 15, 2007

Delisted

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #27097343

—

Jun 1, 2007

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #27097343

$895,000

$197/sq ft

Jul 31, 2001

Sold

Public Records

$116,000

$26/sq ft

Aug 31, 1999

Sold

Public Records

$81,000

$18/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,822 (−11.1%)

$391,500 + $1,032,521

$1,424,021

2025

$13,304 (+1.6%)

$391,500 + $1,032,521

$1,424,021

2024

$13,100 (+8.1%)

$699,920 + $984,332

$1,684,252

2023

$12,117 (+12.8%)

$699,920 + $984,332

$1,684,252

2022

$10,738 (+7.6%)

$595,680 + $837,735

$1,433,415

2021

$9,980 (+1.8%)

$480,400 + $675,611

$1,156,011

2020

$9,801 (+3.4%)

$421,400 + $592,636

$1,014,036

2019

$9,480 (+9.3%)

$372,372 + $561,097

$933,469

2017

$8,672 (+9.8%)

$330,528 + $498,057

$828,585

2016

$7,900 (+1.6%)

$304,128 + $458,901

$763,029

2015

$7,777 (+3.4%)

$274,560 + $414,656

$689,216

2014

$7,520 (−1.0%)

$264,000 + $391,554

$655,554

2013

$7,592 (+9.4%)

$264,000 + $391,554

$655,554

2011

$6,942 (+4.6%)

$264,000 + $434,075

$698,075

2010

$6,639 (−0.9%)

$300,000 + $442,935

$742,935

2009

$6,698

$300,000 + $442,935

$742,935

Tax history for 4530 Merlin Ct

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,822 (−11.1%)

$391,500 + $1,032,521

$1,424,021

2025

$13,304 (+1.6%)

$391,500 + $1,032,521

$1,424,021

2024

$13,100 (+8.1%)

$699,920 + $984,332

$1,684,252

2023

$12,117 (+12.8%)

$699,920 + $984,332

$1,684,252

2022

$10,738 (+7.6%)

$595,680 + $837,735

$1,433,415

2021

$9,980 (+1.8%)

$480,400 + $675,611

$1,156,011

2020

$9,801 (+3.4%)

$421,400 + $592,636

$1,014,036

2019

$9,480 (+9.3%)

$372,372 + $561,097

$933,469

2017

$8,672 (+9.8%)

$330,528 + $498,057

$828,585

2016

$7,900 (+1.6%)

$304,128 + $458,901

$763,029

2015

$7,777 (+3.4%)

$274,560 + $414,656

$689,216

2014

$7,520 (−1.0%)

$264,000 + $391,554

$655,554

2013

$7,592 (+9.4%)

$264,000 + $391,554

$655,554

2011

$6,942 (+4.6%)

$264,000 + $434,075

$698,075

2010

$6,639 (−0.9%)

$300,000 + $442,935

$742,935

2009

$6,698

$300,000 + $442,935

$742,935

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.27 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,541

Year built

2002

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

3703081773840000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.

Residential Single Development Zone

The residential single RS general use type is primarily intended to accommodate families desiring to live within neighborhoods consisting of individual dwelling units or townhouses in low density environments.; These regulations have been adopted to provide flexibility in the arrangement of a main building upon a building site in order to allow efficient and capable design, assure necessary light and air, and to encourage the compatible development of neighborhoods while conserving and enhancing the value of land and the important physical characteristics within the RS areas.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Mixed use
Recreation
Communications tower
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space

Apr 9, 2025 • Final

Electrical single family or duplex

Remodel a bathroom in a residential building.

Bathroom

Electrical

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Existing single family or duplex

Remodel a bathroom, construct an exterior deck, and repair siding on a residential building.

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Bathroom

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Features: RV Parking, Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Beds Upper: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 1
# of Beds Lower: 1
Bedrooms Possible: 5

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Upper): 2
# of Full Baths (Lower): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Main): 1

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

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Great Room
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Lower

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Upper

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Upper

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Main

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 15 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Basement Information
Basement Features: Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas
# of Fireplaces Main: 1
# of Fireplaces Lower: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Built-In Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, French Doors, Jetted Tub, Security System, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar, Fireplace
Appliances: Dryer, Trash Compactor, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Trash Compactor,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Cement Planked, Wood Products

Property Information
Energy Source: Electric,Natural Gas
Sq. Ft. Finished: 4,541
Style Code: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
Lot Number: 37
MLS Lot Size Source: Whatcom County Assessor
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Patio,RV Parking,Sprinkler System
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Curbs, Dead End Street, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.27
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,738
Tax Year: 2022

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: City of Bellingham
Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: City of Bellingham

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
Middle Or Junior High School: Buyer To Verify
High School: Buyer To Verify
High School District: Bellingham

Location Information
Directions: I-5 South, head South on Samish Way. Turn Left on 40th. Right on Harrison. Harrison turns slightly L and turns into Hawk Way. Left onto Raptor. Left onto Merlin.
Topography: Level,Sloped

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Community Features: CCRs

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,541
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3703081773840000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Green Information
Direction Faces: West
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 4,541
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 4541
MLS Square Footage Source: Whatcom County Assessor
Building Area Total: 4541
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Building Name: Parkhurst Phase I Lot 37
Structure Type: House
Levels: Two
Entry Location: Main

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Schools

Wade King Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

Fairhaven Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

8/10

Sehome High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

9/10

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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 83° 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

9 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years

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$1.54M – $1.86M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4525 Merlin Ct, Bellingham, WA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$1,314,823
4410 Parkhurst Dr, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2986 Sq. Ft.	$1,323,146

Address	Redfin Estimate
4501 Merlin Ct, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2714 Sq. Ft.	$1,908,304
2207 Teal Ct, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2395 Sq. Ft.	$1,000,658

Address	Redfin Estimate
4538 Merlin Ct, Bellingham, WA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 6034 Sq. Ft.	$2,130,555
4522 Parkhurst Dr, Bellingham, WA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3294 Sq. Ft.	—

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