This is the one you have been waiting for! An enchanting, updated 1926 home, shop, and heated artist studio on 1.23 fully fenced acres, just 15 min from downtown Bellingham! It's the perfect combination of easy country living while being close to town. The property has a gated entrance, man made pond, gardens, fruit trees, mature trees and countless plants that will leave you in awe. The heated shop is outfitted with multiple 220 outlets for all of your creative needs. Inside the beautiful home you will find custom woodworking, old growth floors and trim, with character around every corner, WAY too much to list! This is truly a one of a kind property, a must see! Basement has a brand new drainage system and is fully dry!
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Listed by: eXp Realty • Kari Davis
Bought with: John L. Scott Bellingham
$985,000
4186 Rural Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98226
3beds
2,312sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
1.23 Acres Lot
$1,000,200 Zestimate®
$426/sqft
$3,415 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,000,200
$910,000 - $1.10M
$3,415/mo
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Fruit treesCountless perennialsOld growth floorsMature treesMan made pondHeated shopGated entrance
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Listed by:
Kari Davis,
eXp Realty
Bought with:
Holly Tremaine-Swanson, 127834
John L. Scott Bellingham
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2333008
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Other
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,312
- Total interior livable area: 2,312 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Carport, Driveway, Off Street, RV Parking
- Has carport: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Hot Tub/Spa, Skylight(s)
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Indoor
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 1.23 Acres
- Features: Adjacent to Public Land, Paved, Secluded, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gated Entry, Green House, Hot Tub/Spa, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking, Shop
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 3802084201190000
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1926
- Major remodel year: 2010
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: Septic
- Water: Community, Company: Whatcom County water district 2
- Utilities for property: Comcast, Comcast
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Marietta
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $426/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $606,839
- Annual tax amount: $4,560
- Date on market: 5/16/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 315 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2025 | Sold | $985,000-1%$426/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2333008 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2025 | Pending sale | $995,000$430/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2333008 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $995,000$430/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2333008 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,869 +13.8% | $606,839 +2.3% |
| 2023 | $5,158 +12.5% | $593,201 +27% |
| 2022 | $4,584 +20.2% | $467,083 +33.2% |
| 2021 | $3,814 -0.7% | $350,775 +5.6% |
| 2020 | $3,840 | $332,285 +5% |
| 2019 | $3,840 +5.1% | $316,461 +7.7% |
| 2018 | $3,654 +8.3% | $293,953 +8.3% |
| 2017 | $3,375 -7% | $271,445 +16.4% |
| 2016 | $3,630 +35.4% | $233,182 +3.6% |
| 2015 | $2,681 | $225,079 -7.4% |
| 2014 | $2,681 -9.8% | $242,965 -0.7% |
| 2013 | $2,974 | $244,640 +6.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $230,350 |
| 2011 | -- | $230,350 -1.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $233,540 -1.9% |
| 2009 | $2,193 -6.1% | $238,175 +7.7% |
| 2008 | $2,335 | $221,155 |
| 2007 | $2,335 +39.3% | $221,155 |
| 2005 | $1,676 +900% | $221,155 +71.2% |
| 2004 | $168 -90.5% | $129,175 |
| 2003 | $1,772 +1.4% | $129,175 |
| 2002 | $1,747 +0.5% | $129,175 |
| 2001 | $1,739 | $129,175 +17.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $109,635 |
| 1999 | -- | $109,635 |
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Neighborhood: Marietta-Alderwood
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