Discover your dream coastal retreat w/ this stunning 4 bed / 3 bath NW contemporary custom home on 50 ft of west-facing low-bank waterfront & private sandy beach. Seamlessly blending elegant design w/ tranquil beachside living, the main floor boasts a grand formal entry w/ vaulted ceilings, Italian tile floors & kitchen w/ walk-in pantry. Upstairs, each bedroom offers breathtaking water views & quarter-sawn oak wood floors. The versatile daylight basement incl. exterior access. Enjoy year-round sunsets, vibrant marine life & unobstructed views of the Salish Sea & San Juan Islands as far as the eye can see. This exceptional retreat is truly a rare find on Bellingham's most idyllic waterfront! Seller pre-inspection report available.
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Listed by: RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. • Amy Bowhay
$1,299,000
3145 Sunset Way, Bellingham, WA 98226
4beds
3,322sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
9,147 Square Feet Lot
$1,235,200 Zestimate®
$391/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
Amy Bowhay,
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2511839
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Trash Compactor, Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas - Propane, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,322
- Total interior livable area: 3,322 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered 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, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Ocean, Sea, See Remarks, Sound, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Ocean,Sea,Sound
- Waterfront features: Low Bank, Bayfront, Saltwater, Sea, Sound
- Frontage length: Waterfront Ft: 50'
Lot
- Size: 9,147 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50' x 188' x 50'185'
- Features: Paved, Deck, High Speed Internet, Propane
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 3801260383580000
- Zoning: RR3
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: Propane Tank
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl
- Foundation: Poured Concrete, Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1998
- Major remodel year: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Lummi Tribal Sewer & Water
- Water: Community, Company: Sunset Water Association
- Utilities for property: Century Link
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Boat Launch, CCRs
- Subdivision: Gooseberry Point
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $391/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,279,958
- Annual tax amount: $11,691
- Date on market: 4/23/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Leased Equipment, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Trash Compactor, Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$1,235,200
$1.17M - $1.30M
$3,906/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000+67.6%$391/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2511839 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2007 | Sold | $775,000$233/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #27051787 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,696 +5.5% | $1,279,958 +1.3% |
| 2024 | $11,088 +9.3% | $1,263,459 -4.2% |
| 2023 | $10,146 +24.5% | $1,318,984 +45% |
| 2022 | $8,152 +13% | $909,631 +24.6% |
| 2021 | $7,217 -8% | $729,827 +0.5% |
| 2020 | $7,841 | $725,928 +10.3% |
| 2019 | $7,841 +3.7% | $657,846 +9.9% |
| 2018 | $7,558 +25% | $598,653 +17.8% |
| 2017 | $6,045 -9.3% | $508,309 +8.7% |
| 2016 | $6,665 +31.4% | $467,419 +10.6% |
| 2015 | $5,074 | $422,807 -8.2% |
| 2014 | $5,074 -10.6% | $460,387 |
| 2013 | $5,676 | $460,387 |
| 2012 | -- | $460,387 +4.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $439,717 |
| 2010 | -- | $439,717 -0.7% |
| 2009 | $4,403 -5.4% | $442,640 +7.8% |
| 2008 | $4,654 | $410,785 |
| 2007 | $4,654 +18.1% | $410,785 |
| 2005 | $3,941 +900% | $410,785 +44.1% |
| 2004 | $394 -90.3% | $285,120 |
| 2003 | $4,078 +3.8% | $285,120 |
| 2002 | $3,927 -0.8% | $285,120 |
| 2001 | $3,957 | $285,120 +13.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $250,785 |
| 1999 | -- | $250,785 |
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