Listed by Michelle Harrington • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. Bought with Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Off Market Jan 2013 for $623K
$1,414,690
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$2,859/mo
3
bd
•
3.5 ba
•
3,500
sq ft
524 Whitecap Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229
About this home
Chuckanut high-end custom built 3 BR+ den & 3 BA Craftsman-style home, approx. 3,500 sq. ft. situated on a private .80 acre beautifully-landscaped lot w/a circular driveway, 3-car garage w/an unfinished bonus room + an oversized shop or artist studio w/a 1/2 BA. Gorgeous details: Fir clad windows, vaulted beamed ceilings, Nooksack rock F/P (2 fireplaces in all), hardwood floors & solid Fir doors & trim. Access to 5 private Chuckanut beaches, close to Larrabee State Park & the Interurban trail.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
0.8 acresLot Size
$404Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Michelle Harrington• Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Bought with Sue Hilton• Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
*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
2
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.8 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,500
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
3702252750500000
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
Nov 30, 1997 • Final
Utilities new
Install a new water service and meter for a single-family home.
Electrical
Electric meter
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Garage Spaces: 4
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
# of Beds Lower: 1
Bedrooms Possible: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Half Baths (Main): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Main): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Lower): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Rec Room
Room Level: Lower
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Extra Fin Rm
Room Level: Lower
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main
Room 14 Information
Room Type: Den/Office
Room Level: Main
Room 15 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Lower
Room 16 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 17 Information
Room Type: Bonus 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: Radiator, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Wet Bar, Built-In Vacuum, Dining Room, French Doors, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
Site Features: Deck,High Speed Internet,Patio,Propane,Shop,Sprinkler System
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Dead End Street, Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.8
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,645
Tax Year: 2011
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, 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: Septic Tank
Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
Utilities: High Speed Internet, Septic System, Propane, Wood
Water Heater Location: Garage
Water Heater Type: Boiler/Gas
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished
School Information
Elementary School: Larrabee Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Fairhaven Mid
High School: Sehome High
High School District: Bellingham
Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: false
Directions: Exit I-5 250, head west on Old Fairhaven Pkwy. Left onto 12th St. L onto Chuckanut Dr. Right on Whitecap Rd. House on left, watch for signs.
Topography: Level,Terraces
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Community Features: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,500
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3702252750500000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Monday, January 23, 2012
Green Information
Power Production Type: Propane, Wood
Home Information
Living Area: 3,500
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 3500
MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 3500
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete, Slab
Building Name: Mulhern Short Plat
Builder Name: Tuttle
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Happy Valley Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.2mi
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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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.
7.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.34M – $1.63M
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