Enjoy beachfront living on Lake Whatcom in this 4 bed / 2.5 bath, well-maintained home in quiet cul-de-sac which offers stunning lake and mountain views from every window. Remodeled in 2005. Sunny, large primary suite w/ 2 walk-in closets. Open layout includes formal living, formal dining, large family room & a bright kitchen. Spacious lower level has 3 bedrooms, rec room, lots of storage & opens directly to the lakefront yard and private beach for swimming, fishing, canoeing & etc. Spot bald eagles and deer from the peaceful wraparound porch. Park your boat at the Sudden Valley Marina just minutes away. Other nearby amenities: golf, tennis and a large community pool. This home is a rare blend of comfort, nature, and year-round fun.
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Listed by: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Bought with: John L. Scott Anacortes
$1,265,000
18 Spinnaker Lane, Bellingham, WA 98229
4beds
2,538sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
6,024.35 Square Feet Lot
$1,293,100 Zestimate®
$498/sqft
$3,332 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,293,100
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Lakefront yardSpacious lower levelBright kitchenFormal diningBeachfront livingLarge family roomRec room
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Listed by:
John Templeton,
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Bought with:
Joy Edwards Brown, 27226
John L. Scott Anacortes
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2365025
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Ductless, Fireplace Insert, Forced Air, Radiant, Wall Unit(s), Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Daylight
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 2, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,538
- Total interior livable area: 2,538 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Wired for Generator
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Low Bank, Lake, No Bank
Lot
- Size: 6,024 sqft
- Features: Paved, Deck, Shop
- Topography: Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 3704051841880000
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Wired for Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Lake Whatcom Sewer & Water
- Water: Community, Company: Lake Whatcom Sewer & Water
- Utilities for property: Comcast, Comcast
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security Service
Community
- Community features: Athletic Court, Boat Launch, CCRs, Clubhouse, Golf, Park, Playground, Trail(s)
Location
- Region: Bellingham
- Subdivision: Sudden Valley
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $156 monthly
- Association phone: 360-734-6430
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Cumulative days on market: 267 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2025 | Sold | $1,265,000-8%$498/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2365025 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2025 | Pending sale | $1,375,000$542/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2365025 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2025 | Price change | $1,375,000-5.2%$542/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2365025 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000+222.9%$571/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2365025 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2004 | Sold | $449,000$177/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,157 +4.2% | $1,006,618 -2.5% |
| 2023 | $8,791 +9.1% | $1,032,238 +23% |
| 2022 | $8,055 +23.1% | $839,214 +38% |
| 2021 | $6,541 +6.2% | $608,126 +8% |
| 2020 | $6,161 | $563,080 +2.7% |
| 2019 | $6,161 +0.8% | $548,236 +10.7% |
| 2018 | $6,112 +12.5% | $495,230 +15.9% |
| 2017 | $5,435 -1.3% | $427,457 +6.6% |
| 2016 | $5,507 +22.2% | $400,954 +5% |
| 2015 | $4,506 | $382,024 +0.9% |
| 2014 | $4,506 -2.1% | $378,616 +6.8% |
| 2013 | $4,603 | $354,387 -1.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $358,801 -5% |
| 2011 | -- | $377,614 -4.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $395,654 -10.4% |
| 2009 | $4,154 +27.4% | $441,335 |
| 2008 | $3,260 | $441,335 +40.6% |
| 2007 | $3,260 -17.7% | $313,795 |
| 2005 | $3,960 | $313,795 |
| 2004 | $3,960 +68.9% | $313,795 +24.8% |
| 2003 | $2,344 -29.6% | $251,365 |
| 2002 | $3,327 +45.8% | $251,365 |
| 2001 | $2,282 | $251,365 |
| 2000 | -- | $251,365 +4% |
| 1999 | -- | $241,625 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Sudden Valley
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Geneva Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.9 mi
- 9/10Kulshan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.1 mi
- 8/10Bellingham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.1 mi
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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