503 Whitecap Rd is a 3,548 square foot house on a 1.39 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Bellingham data, we estimate the home's value is $1,318,546.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
1.39 acresLot Size
$372Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,318,546
$16K since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 25.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.77M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,196 (+25.0%)
$538,250 + $734,246
$1,272,496
2025
$9,757 (+6.8%)
$538,250 + $734,246
$1,272,496
2024
$9,132 (+22.5%)
$455,534 + $629,959
$1,085,493
2023
$7,454 (+3.0%)
$455,534 + $629,959
$1,085,493
2022
$7,234 (+16.2%)
$330,090 + $456,483
$786,573
2021
$6,227 (−3.0%)
$287,035 + $396,941
$683,976
2020
$6,421 (+16.1%)
$243,250 + $336,391
$579,641
2019
$5,528 (+6.7%)
$195,450 + $304,949
$500,399
2017
$5,180 (+7.6%)
$171,600 + $267,737
$439,337
2016
$4,815 (+0.9%)
$162,600 + $253,695
$416,295
2015
$4,771 (+0.1%)
$152,100 + $237,313
$389,413
2014
$4,766 (+6.5%)
$150,000 + $234,036
$384,036
2013
$4,476 (+5.9%)
$150,000 + $234,036
$384,036
2011
$4,226 (+6.0%)
$144,000 + $235,150
$379,150
2010
$3,987 (+7.2%)
$160,000 + $246,230
$406,230
2009
$3,719
$160,000 + $246,230
$406,230
Tax history for 503 Whitecap Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,196 (+25.0%)
$538,250 + $734,246
$1,272,496
2025
$9,757 (+6.8%)
$538,250 + $734,246
$1,272,496
2024
$9,132 (+22.5%)
$455,534 + $629,959
$1,085,493
2023
$7,454 (+3.0%)
$455,534 + $629,959
$1,085,493
2022
$7,234 (+16.2%)
$330,090 + $456,483
$786,573
2021
$6,227 (−3.0%)
$287,035 + $396,941
$683,976
2020
$6,421 (+16.1%)
$243,250 + $336,391
$579,641
2019
$5,528 (+6.7%)
$195,450 + $304,949
$500,399
2017
$5,180 (+7.6%)
$171,600 + $267,737
$439,337
2016
$4,815 (+0.9%)
$162,600 + $253,695
$416,295
2015
$4,771 (+0.1%)
$152,100 + $237,313
$389,413
2014
$4,766 (+6.5%)
$150,000 + $234,036
$384,036
2013
$4,476 (+5.9%)
$150,000 + $234,036
$384,036
2011
$4,226 (+6.0%)
$144,000 + $235,150
$379,150
2010
$3,987 (+7.2%)
$160,000 + $246,230
$406,230
2009
$3,719
$160,000 + $246,230
$406,230
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 960
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 10
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Baseboard Electric
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PLANK SHORT
Living Sq. Ft: 3,548
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,648
Building Sq. Ft: 3,908
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LOT A PLANK SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 14 SHORT PLATS PG 22
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Built-In Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 360
Garage / Carport Type: Built In
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 60,548
Legal Lot Number: A
Municipality Name: 501 FSW
Acres: 1.39
Zoning Code: RR5A
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 4 BEDROOM
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 501 FSW
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,548
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3702252400240000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Happy Valley Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.3mi
6/10
Fairhaven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
8/10
Sehome High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$1.25M – $1.52M
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