Listed by Wayne Lyle • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. Bought with RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Off Market May 2022 for $300K
$355,260
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$389/mo
2
bd
•
1 ba
•
744
sq ft
696 Bells Grv, Point Roberts, WA 98281
About this home
Rare opportunity to own a classic beach cottage with private waterfront access in the South Beach area! Lovingly maintained, thoughtfully updated over the last 20 years, & filled with memories, this 2 bedroom getaway has a remodelled kitchen & bathroom, vinyl windows, updated electrical, on demand hot water, laundry hookup, propane fireplace PLUS a large cozy wood burning fireplace. Enjoy unforgettable sunsets from the covered front porch. Quintessential Bells Grove is a HIGHLY sought after community with loads of character and a large central blvd or “great lawn”. This cottage is located at the preferred south end of the neighborhood & therefore very close to the beach trail. This extraordinary offering will not be available for long…
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
4,792 sq ftLot Size
$477Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Wayne Lyle• RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Bought with Wayne Lyle• RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
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Refinance
$0
Est. cash available
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$1,694/mo
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Market trends in 98281, WA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
98.4%
+1.3% MoM
Median sale price
$425K
$85K MoM
Avg. days on market
6d
12 days MoM
Recently sold homes
20
6 MoM
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Sale history for 696 Bells Grv
Date
Event
Price
May 31, 2022
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1915552
$300,000
$403/sq ft
Apr 19, 2022
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1915552
—
Apr 12, 2022
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1915552
$299,500
$403/sq ft
Jul 10, 2003
Sold
Public Records
$61,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,490 (+0.9%)
$133,815 + $161,466
$295,281
2025
$2,468 (+4.5%)
$133,815 + $161,466
$295,281
2024
$2,363 (+3.7%)
$120,450 + $159,860
$280,310
2023
$2,278 (+11.0%)
$120,450 + $159,860
$280,310
2022
$2,053 (+0.4%)
$110,000 + $145,991
$255,991
2021
$2,045 (+0.3%)
$100,320 + $99,309
$199,629
2020
$2,038 (+7.6%)
$92,888 + $91,951
$184,839
2019
$1,894 (+24.2%)
$80,100 + $79,293
$159,393
2017
$1,525 (−4.6%)
$76,500 + $75,729
$152,229
2016
$1,598 (−6.0%)
$75,000 + $74,244
$149,244
2015
$1,699 (+3.5%)
$80,800 + $78,224
$159,024
2014
$1,642 (+2.2%)
$77,600 + $74,647
$152,247
2013
$1,607 (+5.5%)
$77,600 + $74,647
$152,247
2011
$1,524 (+49.5%)
$80,000 + $77,757
$157,757
2010
$1,020 (+11.1%)
$45,000 + $63,755
$108,755
2009
$918
$45,000 + $63,755
$108,755
Tax history for 696 Bells Grv
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,490 (+0.9%)
$133,815 + $161,466
$295,281
2025
$2,468 (+4.5%)
$133,815 + $161,466
$295,281
2024
$2,363 (+3.7%)
$120,450 + $159,860
$280,310
2023
$2,278 (+11.0%)
$120,450 + $159,860
$280,310
2022
$2,053 (+0.4%)
$110,000 + $145,991
$255,991
2021
$2,045 (+0.3%)
$100,320 + $99,309
$199,629
2020
$2,038 (+7.6%)
$92,888 + $91,951
$184,839
2019
$1,894 (+24.2%)
$80,100 + $79,293
$159,393
2017
$1,525 (−4.6%)
$76,500 + $75,729
$152,229
2016
$1,598 (−6.0%)
$75,000 + $74,244
$149,244
2015
$1,699 (+3.5%)
$80,800 + $78,224
$159,024
2014
$1,642 (+2.2%)
$77,600 + $74,647
$152,247
2013
$1,607 (+5.5%)
$77,600 + $74,647
$152,247
2011
$1,524 (+49.5%)
$80,000 + $77,757
$157,757
2010
$1,020 (+11.1%)
$45,000 + $63,755
$108,755
2009
$918
$45,000 + $63,755
$108,755
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
744
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
4053110684410000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
RR2
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
Parking Features: None
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main
Basement Information
Basement Features: None
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
# of Fireplaces Lower: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, French Doors, Fireplace, Water Heater