Listed by Heather Othmer • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. Bought with Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Off Market Jan 2011 for $620K
$1,398,341
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$3,361/mo
4
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
3,900
sq ft
515 Whitecap Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229
About this home
Circle driveway leads to totally private NW contemporary home overlooking 2+ acres of meticulous grounds + cedars and ferns. 4 bdrm/2.5 bath home with room for family & guests. 3,900 sqft of total living space- 1,712 of which is located on the main level with master bdrm, living, dining & kitchen with cozy den. 2 attached garages- 1 on the main level and 1 hidden below with shop- great boat storage both in & out. Fenced terraced gardens lead to a basketball court & onto a private trail to beach!
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
2.08 acresLot Size
$359Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Heather Othmer• Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Bought with Lesli Beasley• Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Dan Pittsenbarger • Keller Williams Western Realty
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Sale history for 515 Whitecap Rd
Date
Event
Price
Jan 27, 2011
Sold
Public Records
$620,000
$159/sq ft
Jan 28, 2011
Delisted
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #105196
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Jan 28, 2011
Sold (MLS) (Sold)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #105196
$620,000
$159/sq ft
Dec 10, 2010
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #105196
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Nov 29, 2010
Pending (Pending Inspection)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #105196
—
Jul 19, 2010
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #105196
$635,000
$163/sq ft
Jun 30, 2006
Sold (MLS)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26049671
$575,000
$147/sq ft
Apr 4, 2006
Listed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26049671
$599,900
$154/sq ft
Dec 13, 1999
Sold
Public Records
$320,000
$82/sq ft
Jun 30, 1999
Sold
Public Records
$315,000
$81/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,328 (+16.5%)
$517,600 + $768,727
$1,286,327
2025
$10,578 (+6.9%)
$517,600 + $768,727
$1,286,327
2024
$9,900 (+22.5%)
$579,638 + $597,605
$1,177,243
2023
$8,080 (+3.0%)
$579,638 + $597,605
$1,177,243
2022
$7,842 (+16.2%)
$420,019 + $433,038
$853,057
2021
$6,751 (−3.0%)
$365,234 + $376,555
$741,789
2020
$6,960 (+12.8%)
$309,520 + $319,114
$628,634
2019
$6,170 (+6.7%)
$256,952 + $301,891
$558,843
2017
$5,781 (−4.1%)
$225,597 + $265,052
$490,649
2016
$6,028 (+0.9%)
$213,765 + $251,151
$464,916
2015
$5,973 (+0.1%)
$221,052 + $267,163
$488,215
2014
$5,966 (+6.4%)
$218,000 + $263,474
$481,474
2013
$5,610 (+5.9%)
$218,000 + $263,474
$481,474
2011
$5,297 (+5.4%)
$219,600 + $256,389
$475,989
2010
$5,025 (+7.2%)
$244,000 + $268,470
$512,470
2009
$4,687
$244,000 + $268,470
$512,470
Tax history for 515 Whitecap Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,328 (+16.5%)
$517,600 + $768,727
$1,286,327
2025
$10,578 (+6.9%)
$517,600 + $768,727
$1,286,327
2024
$9,900 (+22.5%)
$579,638 + $597,605
$1,177,243
2023
$8,080 (+3.0%)
$579,638 + $597,605
$1,177,243
2022
$7,842 (+16.2%)
$420,019 + $433,038
$853,057
2021
$6,751 (−3.0%)
$365,234 + $376,555
$741,789
2020
$6,960 (+12.8%)
$309,520 + $319,114
$628,634
2019
$6,170 (+6.7%)
$256,952 + $301,891
$558,843
2017
$5,781 (−4.1%)
$225,597 + $265,052
$490,649
2016
$6,028 (+0.9%)
$213,765 + $251,151
$464,916
2015
$5,973 (+0.1%)
$221,052 + $267,163
$488,215
2014
$5,966 (+6.4%)
$218,000 + $263,474
$481,474
2013
$5,610 (+5.9%)
$218,000 + $263,474
$481,474
2011
$5,297 (+5.4%)
$219,600 + $256,389
$475,989
2010
$5,025 (+7.2%)
$244,000 + $268,470
$512,470
2009
$4,687
$244,000 + $268,470
$512,470
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.08 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
3,900
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
3702252370400000
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: 4
Parking Features: RV Parking
Garage Spaces: 4
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Main: 1
# of Beds Lower: 3
Bedrooms Possible: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Full Baths (Lower): 1
# of Half Baths (Main): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Den/Office
Room Level: Lower
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Lower
Room 14 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower
Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight, Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Dining Room, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Fireplace, Water Heater