Listed by Doug Nesbit • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. Bought with Keller Williams Western Realty.

Off Market Aug 2011 for $323K

$820,919

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,593/mo

•

1,553

sq ft

517 Fern Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225

About this home

Affordable & stylish Fairhaven-Edgemoor home! Enjoy indoor & outside living in this tastefully updated rambler within walking distance to trails & downtown Fairhaven! Beautiful original hardwood floors w/new tile in the kitchen. Nicely finished kitchen, dining, living room & bath w/great southern exposure. Outside is a wonderful private patio overlooking an organic garden & big yard, all on 1/3 ac lot. Lg detached shop w/finished music studio. Heat green w/new electric radiant ceiling panels.

Single-familyProperty Type

1967Year Built

0.35 acresLot Size

$529Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 car garageParking

Listed by Doug Nesbit • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Bought with Laurie Satushek • Keller Williams Western Realty

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #245170

Redfin Estimate

$820,919

$498K since sold in August 2011$7,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 0.9% higher than the average sale price ($814K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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D
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E
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SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$828,750
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,430 sq ft
909 10th St, Bellingham, WA 98225

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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

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Sale history for 517 Fern Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,971 (+16.5%)

$490,000 + $346,585

$836,585

2025

$5,985 (+1.6%)

$490,000 + $346,585

$836,585

2024

$5,893 (+7.8%)

$393,705 + $363,645

$757,350

2023

$5,466 (+12.6%)

$393,705 + $363,645

$757,350

2022

$4,852 (+5.3%)

$335,070 + $309,487

$644,557

2021

$4,610 (+1.8%)

$270,225 + $249,593

$519,818

2020

$4,530 (+4.0%)

$237,038 + $218,939

$455,977

2019

$4,355 (+9.6%)

$218,628 + $198,680

$417,308

2017

$3,972 (+9.9%)

$194,060 + $176,358

$370,418

2016

$3,615 (+1.6%)

$178,560 + $162,493

$341,053

2015

$3,559 (+3.2%)

$161,200 + $146,826

$308,026

2014

$3,450 (+19.1%)

$155,000 + $138,646

$293,646

2013

$2,896 (+9.0%)

$155,000 + $138,646

$293,646

2011

$2,656 (+3.1%)

$145,200 + $120,877

$266,077

2010

$2,577 (−0.9%)

$165,000 + $123,345

$288,345

2009

$2,599

$165,000 + $123,345

$288,345

Tax history for 517 Fern Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,971 (+16.5%)

$490,000 + $346,585

$836,585

2025

$5,985 (+1.6%)

$490,000 + $346,585

$836,585

2024

$5,893 (+7.8%)

$393,705 + $363,645

$757,350

2023

$5,466 (+12.6%)

$393,705 + $363,645

$757,350

2022

$4,852 (+5.3%)

$335,070 + $309,487

$644,557

2021

$4,610 (+1.8%)

$270,225 + $249,593

$519,818

2020

$4,530 (+4.0%)

$237,038 + $218,939

$455,977

2019

$4,355 (+9.6%)

$218,628 + $198,680

$417,308

2017

$3,972 (+9.9%)

$194,060 + $176,358

$370,418

2016

$3,615 (+1.6%)

$178,560 + $162,493

$341,053

2015

$3,559 (+3.2%)

$161,200 + $146,826

$308,026

2014

$3,450 (+19.1%)

$155,000 + $138,646

$293,646

2013

$2,896 (+9.0%)

$155,000 + $138,646

$293,646

2011

$2,656 (+3.1%)

$145,200 + $120,877

$266,077

2010

$2,577 (−0.9%)

$165,000 + $123,345

$288,345

2009

$2,599

$165,000 + $123,345

$288,345

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.35 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,366

Year built

1967

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

3702120382230000

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 4, 2024 • Final

Miscellaneous structure

Addition

Remodel

Apr 25, 2024 • Final

Electrical single family or duplex

Install a new electrical circuit for an electric vehicle charger and one additional circuit.

Electrical

Ev charger

Heat pump

HVAC

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: 4
Parking Features: RV Parking
Garage Spaces: 4
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): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: Roughed In

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Other
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven,Refrigerator

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Pool Information
Pool Type: Community
Pool Features: Community

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,553
Sq. Ft. Unfinished: 1,173
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space

Lot Information
Lot Number: 10
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,RV Parking,Shop
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.3535
Lot Size Dimensions: 144x107
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,656
Tax Year: 2011

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, FHA, Private Financing Available, VA Loan
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: City of Bellingham
Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Electric, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Location: Laundry
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: true
Directions: From Fairhaven, go south across bridge, right on Hawthorne, left on Fieldston, left at the pool (Willow), right on Clark, left on Fern Rd to home. Also access from Chuckanut Drive to Willow Rd.
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,366
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3702120382230000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Green Information
Environmental Certification: Other-See Remarks
Green Energy Efficient: High Efficiency (Unspecified)
Green Building Verification Type: Other
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 1,553
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1553
MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 1553
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Name: Halley Plat
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

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Schools

Lowell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

8/10

Fairhaven Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Sehome High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

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

2/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 83° expected this year, 19 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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$780,000 – $945,000

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Home values near 517 Fern Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
501 Fern Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2230 Sq. Ft.	$900,322
518 Fern Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2032 Sq. Ft.	$888,736

Address	Redfin Estimate
523 Fern Road, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1976 Sq. Ft.	$816,073
514 Fern Road, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1625 Sq. Ft.	$924,162

Address	Redfin Estimate
522 Fern Road, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2373 Sq. Ft.	$1,085,237
510 Fern Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1192 Sq. Ft.	$667,840

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