Listed by Karen Caemmerer • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. Bought with Bellwether Real Estate.

Off Market Jul 2019 for $755K

$1,148,520

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,710/mo

•

2,200

sq ft

525 Whitecap Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229

About this home

Custom Built Chuckanut Home w/Partial Bay View. Set on a 1+ acre lot on a quiet road, this beautiful light filled home boasts vaulted cedar ceilings, skylights and hardwood floors throughout. Master on Main w/2 bedrooms and a large family room w/ office area downstairs. A rare combination of privacy and quiet yet only minutes to Fairhaven's restaurants and shops. Miles of hiking trails and 5 private beaches w/boat racks available to this property. Homes like this don't come along often!

Single-familyProperty Type

1980Year Built

1.18 acresLot Size

$522Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Karen Caemmerer • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Bought with Kristal Grimstead • Bellwether Real Estate

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1458526

Redfin Estimate

$1,148,520

$394K since sold in July 2019$4,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 20.3% higher than the average sale price ($955K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$1,115,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,672 sq ft
601 Willow Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,000,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,187 sq ft
695 Chuckanut Dr N, Bellingham, WA 98229
SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$910,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,374 sq ft
526 Willow Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225
SOLD NOV 26, 2025
$843,000
D
3 beds3 baths2,490 sq ft
2815 Willis St, Bellingham, WA 98225
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$760,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,884 sq ft
505 Mulberry Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225
SOLD FEB 13, 2026
$1,100,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,334 sq ft
697 Chuckanut Dr N, Bellingham, WA 98229

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Market trends in 98229, WA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.8%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$731K

$22K MoM

Avg. days on market

2 days MoM

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31 MoM

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Sale history for 525 Whitecap Rd

Date

Event

Price

Jul 12, 2019

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1458526

$755,000

$343/sq ft

Jun 17, 2019

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1458526

—

Jun 5, 2019

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1458526

—

May 23, 2019

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1458526

$799,000

$363/sq ft

May 1, 2006

Sold (MLS)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26030981

$559,000

$254/sq ft

Mar 3, 2006

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26030981

$579,000

$263/sq ft

Feb 28, 2003

Sold

Public Records

$310,000

$141/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,950 (−2.0%)

$477,355 + $559,862

$1,037,217

2025

$10,154 (+3.2%)

$477,355 + $559,862

$1,037,217

2024

$9,841 (+4.4%)

$559,936 + $610,246

$1,170,182

2023

$9,425 (+11.1%)

$559,936 + $610,246

$1,170,182

2022

$8,487 (+12.2%)

$476,544 + $519,361

$995,905

2021

$7,561 (+2.1%)

$384,320 + $418,851

$803,171

2020

$7,402 (+19.8%)

$337,120 + $367,410

$704,530

2019

$6,178 (+8.6%)

$260,943 + $298,644

$559,587

2017

$5,688 (+10.4%)

$231,620 + $265,091

$496,711

2016

$5,153 (+1.8%)

$213,120 + $244,251

$457,371

2015

$5,059 (+3.7%)

$192,400 + $220,701

$413,101

2014

$4,881 (+3.2%)

$185,000 + $208,405

$393,405

2013

$4,730 (+6.3%)

$185,000 + $208,405

$393,405

2011

$4,449 (+5.1%)

$184,800 + $217,028

$401,828

2010

$4,234 (+7.2%)

$210,000 + $221,455

$431,455

2009

$3,949

$210,000 + $221,455

$431,455

Tax history for 525 Whitecap Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,950 (−2.0%)

$477,355 + $559,862

$1,037,217

2025

$10,154 (+3.2%)

$477,355 + $559,862

$1,037,217

2024

$9,841 (+4.4%)

$559,936 + $610,246

$1,170,182

2023

$9,425 (+11.1%)

$559,936 + $610,246

$1,170,182

2022

$8,487 (+12.2%)

$476,544 + $519,361

$995,905

2021

$7,561 (+2.1%)

$384,320 + $418,851

$803,171

2020

$7,402 (+19.8%)

$337,120 + $367,410

$704,530

2019

$6,178 (+8.6%)

$260,943 + $298,644

$559,587

2017

$5,688 (+10.4%)

$231,620 + $265,091

$496,711

2016

$5,153 (+1.8%)

$213,120 + $244,251

$457,371

2015

$5,059 (+3.7%)

$192,400 + $220,701

$413,101

2014

$4,881 (+3.2%)

$185,000 + $208,405

$393,405

2013

$4,730 (+6.3%)

$185,000 + $208,405

$393,405

2011

$4,449 (+5.1%)

$184,800 + $217,028

$401,828

2010

$4,234 (+7.2%)

$210,000 + $221,455

$431,455

2009

$3,949

$210,000 + $221,455

$431,455

*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

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.18 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,220

Year built

1980

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

3702252150700000

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

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 Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Full Baths (Lower): 1
# of Half Baths (Main): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Main

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

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Lower

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: Finished

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating

Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Metal

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 2,200
Style Code: 12 - 2 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Very Good
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space, Wooded

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: assessor
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Propane
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Dead End Street, Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 1.1838
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,178
Tax Year: 2019

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: City of Bellingham
Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Connected, Septic System, Electric, Propane, Wood

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
Directions: From Fairhaven take Chuckanut Drive south to Whitecap Rd. to address.
Topography: PartialSlope,Terraces

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Community Features: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,220
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.18 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3702252150700000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Thursday, May 23, 2019

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Propane, Wood

Home Information
Living Area: 2,200
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2200
MLS Square Footage Source: assessor
Building Area Total: 2200
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Year Built Effective: 1980
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: Two

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

9 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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$1.09M – $1.32M

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Home values near 525 Whitecap Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
486 Whitecap Road, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2814 Sq. Ft.	$1,571,279
524 Whitecap Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3500 Sq. Ft.	$1,414,690

Address	Redfin Estimate
516 Whitecap Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3128 Sq. Ft.	$1,473,818
532 Whitecap Road, Bellingham, WA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3673 Sq. Ft.	$1,625,007

Address	Redfin Estimate
547 Whitecap Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2860 Sq. Ft.	$1,852,852
503 Whitecap Road, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3548 Sq. Ft.	$1,318,546

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