Opportunity knocks regarding this light and bright 3-bedroom (plus office) waterfront home! Perched above Lake Louise in the Sudden Valley community, this large and level lot offers space, views, privacy and quality lakeside living. Inside, the home is bright and open, with picture windows that frame the water and bring in natural light throughout. The layout offers loads of "main level living" with the kitchen, dining, living room, office, primary bedroom, guest bedroom and laundry on the main level. Upstairs has a private bedroom and full bathroom, plus a large bonus room area. The gourmet kitchen has slab granite countertops, custom cabinets and walk-in pantry. Other features include: Covered deck area; central AC; level driveway leading to a large 2 car garage with additional golf cart garage. Grounds are very nicely landscaped. Amazing waterfront setting! Located just a short distance to the 18-hole championship golf course, Lake Louise Trail, swimming pools, tennis / pickleball, health club and restaurants.
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Listed by: RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. • Greg Paul
Price cut: $53K (9/14)
$995,000
11 Whispering Cedars Court, Bellingham, WA 98229
3beds
2,905sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
0.41 Acres Lot
$979,400 Zestimate®
$343/sqft
$167/mo HOA
What's special
Perched above lake louiseAmazing waterfront settingCovered deck areaCentral acLarge and level lot
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Greg Paul,
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2560747
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Second
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,905
- Total interior livable area: 2,905 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Jetted Tub, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Pool features: Community
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: High Bank, Lake
- Frontage length: Waterfront Ft: 96'
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Dimensions: 81' x 212' x 96' x 250'
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Cable TV, Deck, Gas Available, High Speed Internet
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 3704082312590000
- Zoning: Urban Res. 3DU/A
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer District
- Water: Public, Company: Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer District
- Utilities for property: Comcast, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Athletic Court, Boat Launch, CCRs, Clubhouse, Golf, Park, Playground, Trail(s)
- Security: Security Service
- Subdivision: Sudden Valley
HOA
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Security, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $167 monthly
- HOA phone: 360-734-6430
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $343/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,048,213
- Annual tax amount: $10,183
- Date on market: 7/28/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$979,400
$930,000 - $1.03M
$3,989/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/14/2026 | Price change | $995,000-5.1%$343/sqft |
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| 8/24/2026 | Price change | $1,048,000-4.7%$361/sqft |
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| 7/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000+115.7%$379/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2560747 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2014 | Listing removed | $510,000$176/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #645159 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2014 | Listed for sale | $510,000-2.9%$176/sqft |
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| 9/8/2013 | Price change | $525,000-4.5%$181/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #495482 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2013 | Listed for sale | $550,000-15.3%$189/sqft |
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| 1/1/2012 | Listing removed | $649,000$223/sqft |
Source: Windermere-Fairhaven #240446 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2011 | Listed for sale | $649,000-6.6%$223/sqft |
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| 6/12/2008 | Listing removed | $695,000$239/sqft |
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| 2/16/2008 | Listed for sale | $695,000$239/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,183 +8.2% | $1,048,213 +1.5% |
| 2024 | $9,414 +4.1% | $1,032,731 -2.5% |
| 2023 | $9,039 +9.1% | $1,059,016 +23% |
| 2022 | $8,283 +23.1% | $860,985 +38% |
| 2021 | $6,731 | $623,902 +8% |
| 2020 | -- | $577,687 -2.3% |
| 2019 | $6,335 -4.1% | $591,399 +10.7% |
| 2018 | $6,605 +12.3% | $534,220 +15.9% |
| 2017 | $5,880 -1.3% | $461,112 +6.6% |
| 2016 | $5,958 +22.1% | $432,522 +5% |
| 2015 | $4,879 | $412,101 +0.9% |
| 2014 | $4,879 -2.1% | $408,425 -12.6% |
| 2013 | $4,984 | $467,375 -0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $470,733 -4.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $494,455 -1.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $503,662 -5.1% |
| 2009 | $5,013 +48.9% | $530,740 |
| 2008 | $3,367 | $530,740 +64.7% |
| 2007 | $3,367 -17.2% | $322,320 |
| 2005 | $4,067 | $322,320 |
| 2004 | $4,067 +7.5% | $322,320 +15.1% |
| 2003 | $3,782 +2% | $280,120 |
| 2002 | $3,708 +0.2% | $280,120 |
| 2001 | $3,700 | $280,120 |
| 2000 | -- | $280,120 +29.7% |
| 1999 | -- | $215,910 |
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Neighborhood: Sudden Valley
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Geneva Elem
- Middle: Kulshan Mid
- High: Bellingham High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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