OFF MARKET

Listed by Derek Buse • COMPASS. Bought with Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Off Market Jul 2024 for $2.6M

$2,290,793

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,766/mo

•

3,029

sq ft

516 Briar Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225

About this home

This beautiful single-level Edgemoor estate is truly one of a kind. The well-designed floor plan makes it an entertainer's dream, with seamless indoor-outdoor flow and ample square footage for hosting guests. Stunning bay and island views can be enjoyed from nearly every room, showcasing the beauty of the neighborhood and its surroundings. The chef's kitchen, equipped with updated stainless appliances, opens up to a heated covered patio featuring a gas fireplace and an outdoor BBQ kitchenette. The expansive yard and mature landscaping create a tranquil and private enclave in this sought-after neighborhood. This home presents a unique opportunity in Bellingham's south side, offering a perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and natural beauty.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.66 acresLot Size

$756Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Derek Buse • COMPASS

Listed by Erika Buse • COMPASS

Bought with Lynda Hinton • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2260017

Redfin Estimate

$2,290,793

$309K since sold in July 2024$14K since July

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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 84.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.24M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,248,000
A
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SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$1,115,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,672 sq ft
601 Willow Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$975,282
C
4 beds3 baths2,868 sq ft
417 Park Ridge Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,685,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,348 sq ft
418 Briar Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,525,000
E
3 beds3.5 baths3,122 sq ft
1720 Knox Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$910,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,374 sq ft
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Market trends in 98225, WA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.5%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$625K

$141 MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

104

4 MoM

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Sale history for 516 Briar Rd

Date

Event

Price

Jul 19, 2024

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2260017

$2,600,000

$858/sq ft

Jul 4, 2024

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2260017

—

Jul 3, 2024

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2260017

$2,225,000

$735/sq ft

May 23, 2023

Sold (MLS)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2071859

$2,500,000

$825/sq ft

May 23, 2023

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2071859

$2,500,000

$825/sq ft

Aug 31, 2009

Sold

Public Records

$985,100

$325/sq ft

Aug 31, 2009

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #29083018

$985,000

$325/sq ft

Jul 30, 2009

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #29083018

—

Jul 20, 2009

Delisted

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #29083018

—

Jun 10, 2009

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #29083018

$1,100,000

$363/sq ft

Jul 10, 2006

Sold (MLS)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26085953

$737,000

$243/sq ft

May 31, 2006

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26085953

$762,500

$252/sq ft

Jul 7, 2003

Sold (MLS)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #23066331

$472,000

$156/sq ft

May 15, 2003

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #23066331

$477,000

$157/sq ft

Aug 4, 1988

Sold

Public Records

$158,000

$52/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,055 (+7.3%)

$1,160,198 + $1,012,082

$2,172,280

2025

$16,820 (+1.6%)

$1,160,198 + $1,012,082

$2,172,280

2024

$16,562 (+17.0%)

$962,390 + $1,167,150

$2,129,540

2023

$14,150 (+12.6%)

$962,390 + $1,167,150

$2,129,540

2022

$12,568 (+5.3%)

$819,060 + $850,478

$1,669,538

2021

$11,941 (+1.8%)

$660,550 + $685,887

$1,346,437

2020

$11,733 (+3.8%)

$579,425 + $601,651

$1,181,076

2019

$11,298 (+9.6%)

$493,675 + $588,917

$1,082,592

2017

$10,305 (+9.9%)

$438,200 + $522,751

$960,951

2016

$9,381 (+1.6%)

$403,200 + $481,654

$884,854

2015

$9,235 (+3.3%)

$364,000 + $435,215

$799,215

2014

$8,941 (+18.4%)

$350,000 + $410,968

$760,968

2013

$7,554 (+10.5%)

$350,000 + $410,968

$760,968

2011

$6,837 (+12.5%)

$352,000 + $333,294

$685,294

2010

$6,075 (−0.9%)

$400,000 + $279,830

$679,830

2009

$6,129

$400,000 + $279,830

$679,830

Tax history for 516 Briar Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,055 (+7.3%)

$1,160,198 + $1,012,082

$2,172,280

2025

$16,820 (+1.6%)

$1,160,198 + $1,012,082

$2,172,280

2024

$16,562 (+17.0%)

$962,390 + $1,167,150

$2,129,540

2023

$14,150 (+12.6%)

$962,390 + $1,167,150

$2,129,540

2022

$12,568 (+5.3%)

$819,060 + $850,478

$1,669,538

2021

$11,941 (+1.8%)

$660,550 + $685,887

$1,346,437

2020

$11,733 (+3.8%)

$579,425 + $601,651

$1,181,076

2019

$11,298 (+9.6%)

$493,675 + $588,917

$1,082,592

2017

$10,305 (+9.9%)

$438,200 + $522,751

$960,951

2016

$9,381 (+1.6%)

$403,200 + $481,654

$884,854

2015

$9,235 (+3.3%)

$364,000 + $435,215

$799,215

2014

$8,941 (+18.4%)

$350,000 + $410,968

$760,968

2013

$7,554 (+10.5%)

$350,000 + $410,968

$760,968

2011

$6,837 (+12.5%)

$352,000 + $333,294

$685,294

2010

$6,075 (−0.9%)

$400,000 + $279,830

$679,830

2009

$6,129

$400,000 + $279,830

$679,830

*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

0.66 Acres

Year renovated

2008

Sq. Ft.

3,029

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

3702114711440000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

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

Aug 21, 2026 • Active

Electrical single family or duplex

Replace the electrical panel.

Electrical

Sep 15, 2025 • Final

Electrical single family or duplex

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Electrical

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Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Virtual Tour

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

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms (Total): 3
# of Full Baths (Main): 2
# of Half Baths (Main): 1
# of Bathtubs: 2
# of Showers: 2

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
# of Fireplaces Main: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: 90%+ High Efficiency, Heat Pump
Has Cooling
Cooling Information: Central A/C, Heat Pump

Interior Features
Interior Features: Wall to Wall Carpet, Dining Room, French Doors, Skylight(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Wet Bar, Fireplace, Water Heater
Appliances: Double Oven, Dryer(s), Washer(s)
Flooring: Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher(s),Double Oven,Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Cement Planked

Property Information
Energy Source: Electric,Natural Gas
Sq. Ft. Finished: 3,029
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Very Good
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Public Record
Site Features: Gas Available,Irrigation,Outbuildings
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.6568
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,562
Tax Year: 2024

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
Water Heater Type: Gas

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
Middle Or Junior High School: Buyer To Verify
High School: Buyer To Verify
High School District: Bellingham

Location Information
Directions: West on Old Fairhaven Parkway, left on 12th, right (at light) on Hawthorn, bear right at Y with Fieldston, left on Briar Road, home is on the right at 516.
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Community Features: CCRs

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,029
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.66 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2008
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3702114711440000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Green Information
Direction Faces: West
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 3,029
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 3029
MLS Square Footage Source: Public Record
Building Area Total: 3029
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Year Built Effective: 2009
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

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Schools

Lowell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

8/10

Fairhaven Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Sehome High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

9/10

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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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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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Estimated sale price

$2.18M – $2.64M

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Home values near 516 Briar Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
513 Briar Road, Bellingham, WA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1760 Sq. Ft.	$1,190,994
509 Briar Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3116 Sq. Ft.	$1,561,439

Address	Redfin Estimate
505 Briar Road, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3347 Sq. Ft.	$1,528,911
528 Briar Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2864 Sq. Ft.	$1,493,052

Address	Redfin Estimate
500 Briar Road, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2123 Sq. Ft.	$1,488,277
524 Briar Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2130 Sq. Ft.	$1,541,059

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