Listed by Troy Strong • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. Bought with Brandon Nelson Partners.
Off Market Feb 2019 for $773K
$1,271,450
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$4,978/mo
3
bd
•
3.5 ba
•
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
$389Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Troy Strong• Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
This home sits just off of Chuckanut. It sits on over an acre of land that is partially wooded. Main floor master with ensuite and walk-in closet. Two living spaces on the main floor with a dining area. Additional living space and two larger...
bedrooms downstairs. Large additional semi-finished room above the garage.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Shaunn Murphy
Redfin Associate agent
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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
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 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
Dec 25, 1994 • Final
Utilities new
Construct a new single-family home in the county. Install a new water service connection.
New construction
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: 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