Listed by Chet Kenoyer • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. Bought with Redfin.
Off Market Jun 2018 for $897K
$1,488,277
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$5,596/mo
4
bd
•
2 ba
•
2,123
sq ft
500 Briar Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225
About this home
Unobstructed Bay and Island views from this truly custom modern architecturally designed home in desirable Edgemoor. Only minutes from boutique shopping and restaurants in Fairhaven Village! Well-sited on a spectacular Westerly facing, 1/2 acre, maturely landscaped lot offering stunning sunsets. This "one of a kind" Bellingham signature home features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, multiple sun/viewing decks, spacious two-car garage and many recent upgrades throughout. This home is not to be missed!
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
0.55 acresLot Size
$701Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Chet Kenoyer• Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Multilevel modern home set on a half acre hillside view lot in Edgemore neighborhood. Possibility of up to five bedrooms. Mixture of modern updates and original finishes in very good condition. Two car garage plus laundry room on the bottom level....
Multiple decks and good natural light.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sharon Theeuwen
Redfin Associate agent
Contemporary style multilevel home in Edgemoor community. Top floor view deck. Bedrooms on multiple levels. Large half acre corner lot with lovely bay and island views. Multiple decks and great location. Move in ready condition.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sharon Theeuwen
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 500 Briar Rd
Date
Event
Price
Jun 27, 2018
Sold (MLS) (Sold)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1269772
$897,000
$423/sq ft
May 18, 2018
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1269772
—
May 15, 2018
Pending (Pending Inspection)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1269772
—
May 4, 2018
Contingent
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1269772
—
Apr 6, 2018
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1269772
$897,000
$423/sq ft
Jun 24, 2016
Sold (MLS) (Sold)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #927202
$698,000
$329/sq ft
Jun 15, 2016
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #927202
—
Apr 22, 2016
Relisted (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #927202
—
Apr 20, 2016
Pending (Pending Inspection)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #927202
—
Apr 18, 2016
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #927202
$710,000
$334/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,860 (+2.3%)
$792,330 + $753,980
$1,546,310
2025
$12,568 (+1.6%)
$792,330 + $753,980
$1,546,310
2024
$12,376 (+7.8%)
$962,390 + $628,680
$1,591,070
2023
$11,478 (+12.6%)
$962,390 + $628,680
$1,591,070
2022
$10,194 (+5.3%)
$819,060 + $535,050
$1,354,110
2021
$9,685 (+16.7%)
$660,550 + $431,504
$1,092,054
2020
$8,300 (+7.0%)
$579,425 + $378,509
$957,934
2019
$7,759 (+9.9%)
$493,675 + $249,799
$743,474
2017
$7,057 (+9.9%)
$438,200 + $221,734
$659,934
2016
$6,423 (+1.6%)
$403,200 + $202,772
$605,972
2015
$6,323 (+2.9%)
$364,000 + $183,254
$547,254
2014
$6,145 (+11.2%)
$350,000 + $173,044
$523,044
2013
$5,527 (+8.7%)
$350,000 + $173,044
$523,044
2011
$5,083 (+1.8%)
$352,000 + $155,405
$507,405
2010
$4,991 (−0.9%)
$400,000 + $158,575
$558,575
2009
$5,036
$400,000 + $158,575
$558,575
Tax history for 500 Briar Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,860 (+2.3%)
$792,330 + $753,980
$1,546,310
2025
$12,568 (+1.6%)
$792,330 + $753,980
$1,546,310
2024
$12,376 (+7.8%)
$962,390 + $628,680
$1,591,070
2023
$11,478 (+12.6%)
$962,390 + $628,680
$1,591,070
2022
$10,194 (+5.3%)
$819,060 + $535,050
$1,354,110
2021
$9,685 (+16.7%)
$660,550 + $431,504
$1,092,054
2020
$8,300 (+7.0%)
$579,425 + $378,509
$957,934
2019
$7,759 (+9.9%)
$493,675 + $249,799
$743,474
2017
$7,057 (+9.9%)
$438,200 + $221,734
$659,934
2016
$6,423 (+1.6%)
$403,200 + $202,772
$605,972
2015
$6,323 (+2.9%)
$364,000 + $183,254
$547,254
2014
$6,145 (+11.2%)
$350,000 + $173,044
$523,044
2013
$5,527 (+8.7%)
$350,000 + $173,044
$523,044
2011
$5,083 (+1.8%)
$352,000 + $155,405
$507,405
2010
$4,991 (−0.9%)
$400,000 + $158,575
$558,575
2009
$5,036
$400,000 + $158,575
$558,575
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.55 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,792
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
3702114661940000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
RS
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
Jun 15, 2021 • Final
Land disturbance stormwater
Grading
Dec 15, 2020 • Final
Existing single family or duplex
Construct a square foot addition and remodel an existing single-family home.
Addition
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Beds Lower: 4
Bedrooms Possible: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Lower): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Lower): 1
Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight, Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
# of Fireplaces Main: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Built-In Vacuum, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Gas Available,High Speed Internet
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.5512
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,057
Tax Year: 2017
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: COB
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: COB
Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Electric
Water Heater Location: Garage
Water Heater Type: Electric
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
Directions: I-5 Exit 250. Go West on Old Fairhaven Parkway. Left on 12th Street. Right on Hawthorn Road, at top of road veer right. Left on Briar Road and home will be on the right.
Topography: Level,PartialSlope
Community Information
Senior Exemption: true
Community Features: CCRs
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,792
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3702114661940000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Friday, April 6, 2018
Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric
Home Information
Living Area: 2,123
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2123
MLS Square Footage Source: Appraisal
Building Area Total: 2123
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: Multi/Split
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Lowell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
Fairhaven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Sehome High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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
8 days above 83° expected this year, 20 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.
7.7 hrs
1.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.41M – $1.71M
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