OFF MARKET

Listed by Ken Harrison • Coldwell Banker Bain. Bought with Keller Williams Western Realty.

Off market apr 2016 for $730K

$1,607,009

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,738/mo

•

2,814

sq ft

486 Whitecap Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225

About this home

Short walks to trails, beaches & Larrabbee State Park. This custom, one level luxury home i offers an open floor plan, spacious mstr suite with large bathroom, 2 addl bedrooms, a bunk room or office, den, gourmet kitchen with SS Jenn-Air appliances. Finishes include quartz counter-tops throughout, reclaimed 140 year old timber beams, high efficiency heating & cooling, high quality engineered wood flooring, vaulted ceilings. Set in a private, sunny park-like setting at the end of a wooded road.

Single-familyProperty Type

2015Year Built

0.54 acresLot Size

$571Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Ken Harrison • Coldwell Banker Bain

Bought with Laurie Satushek • Keller Williams Western Realty

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #807649

Redfin Estimate

$1,607,009

$877K since sold in April 2016$21K since September

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This home's estimate is 43.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.12M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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E
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$1,248,000
F
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Market trends in 98229, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$718K

$38K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

6 days MoM

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Sale history for 486 Whitecap Rd

Date

Event

Price

Apr 4, 2016

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #807649

$730,000

$259/sq ft

Feb 22, 2016

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #807649

—

Feb 9, 2016

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #807649

—

Sep 28, 2015

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #807649

$749,000

$266/sq ft

Aug 21, 2015

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #807649

$765,000

$272/sq ft

Jun 21, 2015

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #807649

$799,000

$284/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,905 (−5.2%)

$441,000 + $905,708

$1,346,708

2025

$13,619 (+3.2%)

$441,000 + $905,708

$1,346,708

2024

$13,199 (+4.4%)

$594,932 + $976,546

$1,571,478

2023

$12,641 (+11.1%)

$594,932 + $976,546

$1,571,478

2022

$11,383 (+12.2%)

$506,328 + $831,108

$1,337,436

2021

$10,141 (+2.1%)

$408,340 + $670,266

$1,078,606

2020

$9,928 (+2.8%)

$358,190 + $587,948

$946,138

2019

$9,660 (+8.6%)

$184,423 + $692,536

$876,959

2017

$8,896 (+10.6%)

$163,699 + $614,728

$778,427

2016

$8,042 (+560.9%)

$150,624 + $566,401

$717,025

2015

$1,217 (+2.3%)

$100,078

2014

$1,189 (+5.1%)

$96,600

2013

$1,131 (+3.9%)

$96,600

2011

$1,088 (−7.2%)

$98,760

2010

$1,173 (+5.5%)

$120,000

2009

$1,111

$120,000

Tax history for 486 Whitecap Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,905 (−5.2%)

$441,000 + $905,708

$1,346,708

2025

$13,619 (+3.2%)

$441,000 + $905,708

$1,346,708

2024

$13,199 (+4.4%)

$594,932 + $976,546

$1,571,478

2023

$12,641 (+11.1%)

$594,932 + $976,546

$1,571,478

2022

$11,383 (+12.2%)

$506,328 + $831,108

$1,337,436

2021

$10,141 (+2.1%)

$408,340 + $670,266

$1,078,606

2020

$9,928 (+2.8%)

$358,190 + $587,948

$946,138

2019

$9,660 (+8.6%)

$184,423 + $692,536

$876,959

2017

$8,896 (+10.6%)

$163,699 + $614,728

$778,427

2016

$8,042 (+560.9%)

$150,624 + $566,401

$717,025

2015

$1,217 (+2.3%)

$100,078

2014

$1,189 (+5.1%)

$96,600

2013

$1,131 (+3.9%)

$96,600

2011

$1,088 (−7.2%)

$98,760

2010

$1,173 (+5.5%)

$120,000

2009

$1,111

$120,000

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.54 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,809

Year built

2015

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

3702362785200000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

RR5A*

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: 3
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Main: 4
Bedrooms Possible: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 2
# of Half Baths (Main): 1

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling

Interior Features
Interior Features: Heat Pump, Ductless HP-Mini Split, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Dining Room, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Construction Methods: Standard Frame
New Construction
New Construction: Under Construction
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: See Remarks, Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 2,814
Sq. Ft. Unfinished: 400
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Very Good
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Wooded

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: plans
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Dead End Street, Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.5376
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,216
Tax Year: 2015

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: COB
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Septic Tank
Sewer Company: Septic
Utilities: Septic System, Propane
Water Heater Type: gas

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
Elementary School: Lowell Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Fairhaven Mid
High School: Sehome High
High School District: Bellingham

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: false
Directions: Chuckanut Drive south to Whitecap - right to end of street.
Topography: PartialSlope

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Community Features: Boat Launch

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,809
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2015
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3702362785200000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Sunday, June 21, 2015

Green Information
Green Energy Efficient: High Efficiency (Unspecified)
Power Production Type: Propane

Home Information
Living Area: 2,814
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2814
MLS Square Footage Source: plans
Building Area Total: 2814
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Concrete Ribbon
Year Built Effective: 2015
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

Happy Valley Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.4mi

6/10

Fairhaven Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi

8/10

Sehome High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi

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

1/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 82° expected this year, 21 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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Historical weather

Bellingham, WA • 98225

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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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Estimated sale price

$1.53M – $1.85M

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