Listed by Dawn Durand • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. Bought with Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Off Market Nov 2017 for $785K
$1,698,048
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$4,536/mo
5
bd
•
3.5 ba
•
3,660
sq ft
709 Briar Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225
About this home
Spectacular Bellingham Bay & San Juan view from this 3660sf custom, Edgemoor home. 5 bdrms, 3.5 baths, vaulted ceiling, walls of windows, elegant stone fireplace & immaculate hardwood flooring.Updated, skylit kitchen with granite & SS appliances open to kitchen nook & spacious dining area.Master+2 extra bdrms & bonus room up,1 bdrm on main floor & 1 bdrm+office,3/4 bath&separate entrance on ground level. Oversize 2 car garage, 17,267sf fully landscaped lot. 3 decks to enjoy the incredible views.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$464Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Dawn Durand• Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Bought with Bliss Goldstein• Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Multilevel home located in Edgemoor neighborhood with lovely bay and island views. Main floor open living spaces with all oak flooring and wood beam vaulted ceiling's. Floating staircase going up to the open bonus area, huge master suite, two...
bedrooms, for half plus office area and view deck. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas range and granite countertops. One bedroom, rec room, half bath and storage on basement level. Mixture of updates and original elements in nice condition. Large wraparound deck.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sharon Theeuwen
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 709 Briar Rd
Date
Event
Price
Nov 28, 2017
Sold (MLS) (Sold)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1086641
$785,000
$214/sq ft
Nov 3, 2017
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1086641
—
Oct 17, 2017
Contingent
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1086641
—
Oct 4, 2017
Price Changed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1086641
$780,000
$213/sq ft
Jul 31, 2017
Price Changed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1086641
$819,000
$224/sq ft
Jul 24, 2017
Relisted (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1086641
—
Jul 22, 2017
Delisted (Expired)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1086641
—
Jul 21, 2017
Relisted (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1086641
—
Jul 6, 2017
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1086641
—
Jun 21, 2017
Relisted (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1086641
—
May 27, 2017
Contingent
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1086641
—
Mar 15, 2017
Price Changed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1086641
$829,000
$227/sq ft
Mar 15, 2017
Price Changed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1086641
$845,000
$231/sq ft
Mar 7, 2017
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1086641
$890,000
$243/sq ft
Apr 11, 2000
Sold
Public Records
$487,500
$133/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,253 (+20.3%)
$1,104,950 + $729,766
$1,834,716
2025
$12,679 (+1.6%)
$1,104,950 + $729,766
$1,834,716
2024
$12,484 (+7.8%)
$874,900 + $730,143
$1,605,043
2023
$11,578 (+12.6%)
$874,900 + $730,143
$1,605,043
2022
$10,283 (+5.3%)
$744,600 + $621,401
$1,366,001
2021
$9,770 (+1.8%)
$600,500 + $501,144
$1,101,644
2020
$9,600 (−3.7%)
$526,750 + $439,596
$966,346
2019
$9,970 (+9.6%)
$514,833 + $440,523
$955,356
2017
$9,093 (+9.9%)
$456,980 + $391,029
$848,009
2016
$8,277 (+1.6%)
$420,480 + $360,288
$780,768
2015
$8,148 (+3.1%)
$379,600 + $325,550
$705,150
2014
$7,900 (+14.9%)
$365,000 + $307,413
$672,413
2013
$6,878 (+9.0%)
$365,000 + $307,413
$672,413
2011
$6,310 (+3.0%)
$352,000 + $279,871
$631,871
2010
$6,126 (−0.9%)
$400,000 + $285,585
$685,585
2009
$6,181
$400,000 + $285,585
$685,585
Tax history for 709 Briar Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,253 (+20.3%)
$1,104,950 + $729,766
$1,834,716
2025
$12,679 (+1.6%)
$1,104,950 + $729,766
$1,834,716
2024
$12,484 (+7.8%)
$874,900 + $730,143
$1,605,043
2023
$11,578 (+12.6%)
$874,900 + $730,143
$1,605,043
2022
$10,283 (+5.3%)
$744,600 + $621,401
$1,366,001
2021
$9,770 (+1.8%)
$600,500 + $501,144
$1,101,644
2020
$9,600 (−3.7%)
$526,750 + $439,596
$966,346
2019
$9,970 (+9.6%)
$514,833 + $440,523
$955,356
2017
$9,093 (+9.9%)
$456,980 + $391,029
$848,009
2016
$8,277 (+1.6%)
$420,480 + $360,288
$780,768
2015
$8,148 (+3.1%)
$379,600 + $325,550
$705,150
2014
$7,900 (+14.9%)
$365,000 + $307,413
$672,413
2013
$6,878 (+9.0%)
$365,000 + $307,413
$672,413
2011
$6,310 (+3.0%)
$352,000 + $279,871
$631,871
2010
$6,126 (−0.9%)
$400,000 + $285,585
$685,585
2009
$6,181
$400,000 + $285,585
$685,585
*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
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,652
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
3702144325200000
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
Apr 22, 2026 • Final
Electrical single family or duplex
Replace the electrical panel and install a new circuit.
Electrical
Aug 8, 2025 • Final
Mechanical
Replace an existing furnace with a similar model and install a new heat pump.
Heat pump
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.
Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished
School Information
Elementary School: Happy Vly Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Fairhaven Mid
High School: Sehome High
High School District: Bellingham
Location Information
Directions: Exit 250 Old Fairhaven, left on 12th St. Right on Hawthorne, Left on Briar, Hard Left back up hill where Briar hits Bayside, 2nd driveway on right.
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Community Features: CCRs
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,652
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3702144325200000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Green Information
Power Production Type: Natural Gas
Home Information
Living Area: 3,660
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 3660
MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 3660
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Building Name: Edgeridge
Builder Name: Kenoyer
Year Built Effective: 1980
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: Multi/Split
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Lowell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
Fairhaven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Sehome High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 83° expected this year, 19 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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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.
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Estimated sale price
$1.61M – $1.95M
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