Just minutes from town yet a world apart, this rare waterfront estate delivers unmatched privacy and the best of Pacific Northwest living. With 500+ft of private shoreline and stairs to your own beach, it’s a true sanctuary—perfect for quiet mornings or lively gatherings. Sip coffee while taking in sweeping views of Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands, host in style, then soak in the hot tub as the sun dips below the water. Nestled on 4.6 acres of manicured grounds, the 4,215 sq ft Hamptons-inspired home offers a chef’s kitchen with wood-burning fireplace, radiant floor heat, main-level primary suite, media room, office, and full bar. A timeless retreat where every day feels like a luxury getaway—serene, scenic, and truly one-of-a-kind.
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Listed by:
Anthony Zapata,
Keller Williams Western Realty,
Ben Kinney,
Keller Williams Western Realty
$1,997,500
3851 Cliffside Drive, Bellingham, WA 98225
4beds
4,215sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
4.6 Acres Lot
$1,879,600 Zestimate®
$474/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 72 days
- on Zillow |
- 1,584 |
- 71 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 12 hours ago
Listed by:
Anthony Zapata,
Keller Williams Western Realty,
Ben Kinney,
Keller Williams Western Realty
Source: NWMLS,MLS#: 2391074

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Hot Water Recirc Pump, Radiant, Electric, Ground Source, Natural Gas, Wood
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,215
- Total interior livable area: 4,215 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, RV Parking
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Second Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Hot Tub/Spa, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wet Bar
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Indoor
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, City, Mountain(s), Ocean, See Remarks, Sound, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Ocean,Sound
- Waterfront features: High Bank, Bayfront, Saltwater, Sound
- Frontage length: Waterfront Ft: 539
Lot
- Size: 4.6 Acres
- Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, Gated Entry, High Speed Internet, Hot Tub/Spa, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 3802153420730000
- Zoning: UR3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cement/Concrete, Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1929
- Major remodel year: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: Septic
- Water: Public, Company: City of Bellingham
- Utilities for property: Comcast, Comcast
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bellingham
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $474/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,402,413
- Annual tax amount: $20,840
- Date on market: 4/8/2025
- Listing terms: Cash Out,Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Cumulative days on market: 136 days
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