Listed by Michelle Harrington • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. Bought with Muljat Group.
Off market jul 2016 for $1.2M
$2,146,072
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$8,549/mo
3
bd
•
3.5 ba
•
4,821
sq ft
531 Briar Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225
About this home
Stylish mid-century Ranch with an expansive Bay view in sought-after Edgemoor. Tastefully woven into a masterpiece featuring an exceptional design and refined elegance with 3,100 sf on one-level plus a walkout basement (could be mother-in-law). Exquisite curb appeal situated on a pristine half acre lot. Extremely private with generous indoor and outdoor spaces for entertaining and walls of windows to capture the view. Close to Fairhaven Park, historic Fairhaven and the Interurban Trail.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$445Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Michelle Harrington• 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
4
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
4,823
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
3702114981130000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
RS
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
Jun 25, 2013 • Final
Plumbing
Remove and replace a natural gas water heater.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
Dec 15, 2009 • Final
Electrical single family or duplex
Install new electrical circuits for the hook-up of heating units in a residential building.
Electrical
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: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
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): 3
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 2
# of Full Baths (Lower): 1
# of Half Baths (Main): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Great Room
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Rec Room
Room Level: Lower
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Extra Fin Rm
Room Level: Lower
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Lower
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Lower
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main
Room 15 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 16 Information
Room Type: Den/Office
Room Level: Main
Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight, Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
# of Fireplaces Lower: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Hot Water Recirc Pump, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Wine Cellar, Wired for Generator, Built-In Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Disabled Access, French Doors, Jetted Tub, Security System, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,Shop,Sprinkler System
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.4712
Lot Size Dimensions: Corner Lot, See Plat
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,447
Tax Year: 2015
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: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Location: Basement Utility Room/Garage
Water Heater Type: Gas (2)
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: I-5. West off exit 250. Left on 12th/Chuckanut Dr. Right on Hawthorn Rd. Right on Linden Rd. On corner of Briar Rd and Linden Rd, see sign.
Topography: Level,Terraces
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Community Features: CCRs, Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,823
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3702114981130000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Thursday, September 17, 2015
Green Information
Green Energy Efficient: High Efficiency - 90%+, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
Power Production Type: Natural Gas
Home Information
Living Area: 4,821
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 4821
MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 4821
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete, Slab
Building Name: Edgemoor Div 3
Year Built Effective: 1998
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Lowell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Fairhaven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Sehome High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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, 20 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
1.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$2.04M – $2.47M
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