Listed by Pat Locker • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. Bought with Alliance Properties 2000 LLC.

Off market jan 2013 for $615K

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Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,091/mo

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1,680

sq ft

4818 Rural Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1983Year Built

7.82 acresLot Size

$366Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Pat Locker • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Listed by Vicki Locker • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Bought with Ralph Black • Alliance Properties 2000 LLC

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #304277

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Market trends in 98226, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.5%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$675K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

11 days MoM

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26 MoM

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Sale history for 4818 Rural Ave

Date

Event

Price

Jan 22, 2013

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #304277

$615,000

$366/sq ft

Jan 15, 2013

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #304277

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Jan 14, 2013

Relisted (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #304277

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Dec 16, 2012

Delisted (Expired)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #304277

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Mar 26, 2012

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #304277

$799,000

$476/sq ft

Dec 20, 2011

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #304277

$999,000

$595/sq ft

Tax history for 4818 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

Beds

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Baths

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Stories

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Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

7.69 Acres

Year renovated

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Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Vacant Land

County

Whatcom County

APN

3802045083810000

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Features

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Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.

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

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: RV Parking
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
Bedrooms Possible: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Full Baths (Main): 2

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: 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: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Main

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

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

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Wall to Wall Carpet, Disabled Access, Fireplace, Water Heater
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,668
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Good
Has View
Accessibility Features: Other

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space, Pasture

Lot Information
Lot Number: 21
Site Features: Cable TV,Fenced-Fully,Outbuildings,RV Parking,Shop
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Paved, Value In Land
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 7.82
Lot Size Dimensions: 368x328x279x344x6
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,032
Tax Year: 2011

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Water Company: Private Well
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Septic Tank
Sewer Company: Septic
Utilities: Cable Connected, Septic System, Electric, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Location: House
Water Heater Type: Gas

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

School Information
High School District: Ferndale

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: false
Directions: I-5 to Slater Rd off ramp #260. West to 1st stop light Left on Rural Ave
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7.69 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3802045083810000

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Monday, December 19, 2011

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 1,668
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1680
MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
Building Area Total: 1680
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Building Name: Eldridge's Rural Add
Builder Name: NA
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

Alderwood Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi

4/10

Shuksan Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi

6/10

Squalicum High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.3mi

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

3/10 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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1.8 hrs

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