OFF MARKET

Listed by Troy Strong • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. Bought with Brandon Nelson Partners.

Off market feb 2019 for $773K

$1,301,679

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,922/mo

•

3,271

sq ft

521 Whitecap Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229

About this home

Southside Chuckanut locale on 1.6+ acres of serenity! Features include a great room w/ vaulted ceiling and a two-sided fireplace to keep you cozy this Winter as you take in the big beautiful evergreens in your private backyard. Main floor features the Master bedroom, a gourmet kitchen, dining & family room. The secondary bedrooms are on the lower level plus a massive rec room, spacious utility room and bathroom. Radiant floor heat too! There also is an unfinished bonus room above the garage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1988Year Built

1.63 acresLot Size

$398Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Troy Strong • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Bought with Alana Mey • Brandon Nelson Partners

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1301863

Redfin Estimate

$1,301,679

$529K since sold in February 2019$42K since October

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This home's estimate is 15.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.54M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 28, 2026
$1,225,000
A
3 beds3.5 baths2,499 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$1,300,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,741 sq ft
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$1,575,000
C
5 beds4 baths3,673 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$950,000
D
3 beds3 baths2,902 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$2,995,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,940 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$1,201,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,942 sq ft
689 Chuckanut Dr N, Bellingham, WA 98229
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Market trends in 98229, WA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.0%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$725K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

7 days MoM

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Sale history for 521 Whitecap Rd

Date

Event

Price

Feb 28, 2019

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1301863

$773,000

$236/sq ft

Feb 22, 2019

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1301863

—

Feb 14, 2019

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1301863

—

Jan 3, 2019

Relisted (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1301863

—

Jan 3, 2019

Delisted (Expired)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1301863

—

Dec 8, 2018

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1301863

$799,500

$244/sq ft

Sep 21, 2018

Relisted (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1301863

—

Aug 10, 2018

Contingent

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1301863

—

Jul 18, 2018

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1301863

$844,900

$258/sq ft

May 30, 2018

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1301863

$874,500

$267/sq ft

Sep 25, 1997

Sold

Public Records

$295,000

$90/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,253 (−5.5%)

$494,221 + $679,499

$1,173,720

2025

$11,910 (+6.9%)

$494,221 + $679,499

$1,173,720

2024

$11,146 (+22.5%)

$613,965 + $712,231

$1,326,196

2023

$9,096 (+3.0%)

$613,965 + $712,231

$1,326,196

2022

$8,828 (+16.2%)

$444,892 + $516,098

$960,990

2021

$7,600 (−3.0%)

$386,863 + $448,781

$835,644

2020

$7,836 (+24.4%)

$327,850 + $380,323

$708,173

2019

$6,299 (+6.7%)

$281,702 + $290,603

$572,305

2017

$5,901 (+7.6%)

$247,327 + $255,142

$502,469

2016

$5,484 (+0.9%)

$234,355 + $241,760

$476,115

2015

$5,434 (+0.1%)

$219,222 + $226,148

$445,370

2014

$5,428 (+4.6%)

$216,195 + $223,026

$439,221

2013

$5,191 (+6.0%)

$216,195 + $223,026

$439,221

2011

$4,898 (+5.2%)

$216,823 + $224,910

$441,733

2010

$4,655 (+6.8%)

$240,915 + $235,510

$476,425

2009

$4,358

$240,915 + $235,510

$476,425

Tax history for 521 Whitecap Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,253 (−5.5%)

$494,221 + $679,499

$1,173,720

2025

$11,910 (+6.9%)

$494,221 + $679,499

$1,173,720

2024

$11,146 (+22.5%)

$613,965 + $712,231

$1,326,196

2023

$9,096 (+3.0%)

$613,965 + $712,231

$1,326,196

2022

$8,828 (+16.2%)

$444,892 + $516,098

$960,990

2021

$7,600 (−3.0%)

$386,863 + $448,781

$835,644

2020

$7,836 (+24.4%)

$327,850 + $380,323

$708,173

2019

$6,299 (+6.7%)

$281,702 + $290,603

$572,305

2017

$5,901 (+7.6%)

$247,327 + $255,142

$502,469

2016

$5,484 (+0.9%)

$234,355 + $241,760

$476,115

2015

$5,434 (+0.1%)

$219,222 + $226,148

$445,370

2014

$5,428 (+4.6%)

$216,195 + $223,026

$439,221

2013

$5,191 (+6.0%)

$216,195 + $223,026

$439,221

2011

$4,898 (+5.2%)

$216,823 + $224,910

$441,733

2010

$4,655 (+6.8%)

$240,915 + $235,510

$476,425

2009

$4,358

$240,915 + $235,510

$476,425

*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

1.63 Acres

Year renovated

1994

Sq. Ft.

2,856

Year built

1988

Style

Other

County

Whatcom County

APN

3702252350550000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 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: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 1
# of Beds Lower: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Full Baths (Lower): 1
# of Half Baths (Main): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Main): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Rec Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Main

Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Main

Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 15 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Lower

Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight, Finished

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating

Interior Features
Interior Features: Wired for Generator, Hot Tub/Spa, Jetted Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: See Remarks
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Pool Information
Has Spa

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 2,871
Sq. Ft. Unfinished: 400
Style Code: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Very Good

Lot Information
Lot Number: A
MLS Lot Size Source: Assessor
Site Features: Propane
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 1.63
Lot Size Dimensions: 154x517appx
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,901
Tax Year: 2018

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: City of Bellingham
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Septic Tank
Sewer Company: Septic
Utilities: Septic System, Electric, Propane, See Remarks
Water Heater Type: propane

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
High School District: Bellingham

Location Information
Directions: From Fairhaven, head out Chuckanut Drive, right on Whitecap.

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,856
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.63 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3702252350550000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Propane, See Remarks

Home Information
Living Area: 2,871
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 3271
MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 3271
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Building Name: Chuckanut
Year Built Effective: 1994
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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 • 4.6mi

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

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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$1.24M – $1.50M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
486 Whitecap Road, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2814 Sq. Ft.	$1,510,955
524 Whitecap Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3500 Sq. Ft.	$1,377,764
503 Whitecap Road, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3548 Sq. Ft.	$1,284,910
560 Whitecap Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2963 Sq. Ft.	$1,106,837
497 Whitecap Road, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2876 Sq. Ft.	$1,469,600
244 Dolphin Place, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1708 Sq. Ft.	$877,348
579 Pleasant Bay Road, Bellingham, WA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5135 Sq. Ft.	$2,555,225

Address	Redfin Estimate
516 Whitecap Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3128 Sq. Ft.	$1,418,237
525 Whitecap Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$1,145,335
515 Whitecap Road, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3900 Sq. Ft.	$1,394,379
546 Whitecap Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 3261 Sq. Ft.	$1,396,382
529 Whitecap Road, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2930 Sq. Ft.	$1,670,737
573 Pleasant Bay Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3108 Sq. Ft.	$1,905,750
254 Dolphin Place, Bellingham, WA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 800 Sq. Ft.	$742,791

Address	Redfin Estimate
547 Whitecap Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2860 Sq. Ft.	$1,833,978
532 Whitecap Road, Bellingham, WA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3673 Sq. Ft.	$1,603,823
485 Whitecap Road, Bellingham, WA - Beds \| - Baths \| 2997 Sq. Ft.	$1,474,589
520 Whitecap Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2041 Sq. Ft.	$1,107,080
555 Whitecap Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5413 Sq. Ft.	$2,820,708
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