1431 Portal Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229
What's special
Set behind a picket fence across from Whatcom Falls Park, this three-bedroom Craftsman blends classic character with practical improvements. HardiePlank siding and cedar shingles finish the exterior. Inside, hardwood floors and built-in cabinetry add a warm touch throughout the home. The updated kitchen features granite countertops, plenty of workspace, and stainless-steel appliances. The main-floor primary bedroom has vaulted ceilings, an attached bath, and French doors that open to a large composite deck. Outside, the landscaped, fenced yard includes garden beds, fruit trees, and a patio with room for a fire pit or grill. A second concrete slab beside the garage is prewired for a future hot tub or sauna. An outbuilding in the southwest corner of the lot provides additional storage and could potentially be converted into a DADU. Recent work includes a new roof (2026); a new washer, dryer, refrigerator, and dishwasher (2025); and crawl-space cleaning and re-insulation (2024). This Whatcom Falls home is within half a mile of Lake Whatcom and Galbraith Mountain, where miles of trails are open for mountain biking and hiking. Head out for a ride or a hike right from home.
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Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Listing updated:
Solomon Bill 360-298-0580 solomon.w.bill@gmail.com,
BHHS Bayside Realty,
Rachel Pollock 713-261-5243,
BHHS Bayside Realty
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 without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Wall Furnace, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Softwood, Vinyl
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,080
- Total interior livable area: 1,080 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Territorial
Lot
- Size: 8,855 Square Feet
- Dimensions: Irregular: ~65 x 136/166
- Features: Paved, Deck, Dog Run, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 3803284511090000
- Zoning: RS10.0
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,Multi Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Siding, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Bellingham
- Water: Public, Company: City of Bellingham
- Utilities for property: Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Whatcom Falls
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $625/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $501,775
- Annual tax amount: $4,168
- Date on market: 10/19/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000+3.8%$625/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2594364 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2022 | Sold | $650,000+165.3%$602/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2014 | Sold | $245,000+2.5%$227/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #716441 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2014 | Pending sale | $239,000$221/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Bellingham #716441 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2014 | Listed for sale | $239,000+83.8%$221/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Western Realty #716441 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2013 | Listing removed | $1,250$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2013 | Listed for rent | $1,250$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2002 | Sold | $130,000$120/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,169 +4.5% | $501,775 +3% |
| 2024 | $3,989 +2.6% | $487,166 -2.5% |
| 2023 | $3,889 +8.6% | $499,570 +18% |
| 2022 | $3,582 +16.6% | $423,372 +28% |
| 2021 | $3,072 +1.9% | $330,760 +8% |
| 2020 | $3,014 | $306,259 +34.8% |
| 2019 | $3,014 +30.3% | $227,222 +5.9% |
| 2018 | $2,314 +6.1% | $214,634 +16.2% |
| 2017 | $2,180 -0.7% | $184,785 +9.9% |
| 2016 | $2,195 +28.1% | $168,132 +7.2% |
| 2015 | $1,713 | $156,884 +3.1% |
| 2014 | $1,713 -0.2% | $152,167 -0.4% |
| 2013 | $1,717 | $152,832 +2.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $148,485 |
| 2011 | -- | $148,485 -2.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $152,679 -7.1% |
| 2009 | $1,482 +40.5% | $164,355 |
| 2008 | $1,054 | $164,355 +53.4% |
| 2007 | $1,054 -13.6% | $107,115 |
| 2005 | $1,221 | $107,115 |
| 2004 | $1,221 +19.8% | $107,115 +27.3% |
| 2003 | $1,019 +2.8% | $84,170 |
| 2002 | $991 -0.4% | $84,170 |
| 2001 | $994 | $84,170 |
| 2000 | -- | $84,170 +7% |
| 1999 | -- | $78,630 |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$662,900
$630,000 - $696,000
$2,796/mo
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