Welcome to 3500 South Ave, a versatile 4BR, 3.25BA home in the Samish Neighborhood! This 2,111 SF home backs to greenbelt with close access to the Interurban Trail and trails to Lake Padden. Main residence on main and upper levels; primary bedroom with full bathroom on upper level along with two more bedrooms and a hall full bath; main level has kitchen, living room, dining area, utility room, and half bath; access to back deck. Secondary living area in the lower level includes a kitchen with stove and exhaust, a gas fireplace in the living area, and a bedroom with its own three quarter bathroom; separate entrance ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or potential rental use (buyer to verify). Large back deck overlooks forest and nature reserve to the south. Stairs off the back deck lead to the yard with room for gardening and terraced landscaping. Welcoming front porch. Two-car garage plus plenty of additional driveway and other off-street parking. Forced air heat and wired for A/C (A/C unit not included). Conveniently located near Fairhaven Plaza with café and dining options, fitness studio, and everyday amenities. Minutes to Fairhaven proper. Flexible layout, trail access, and ample parking make this a rare find in a sought-after location. Schedule a showing today!
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Listed by: Keller Williams Western Realty • John W Ramsey
Bought with: John L. Scott Bellingham
$700,000
3500 South Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98229
4beds
2,111sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2010
6,812 Square Feet Lot
$703,800 Zestimate®
$332/sqft
$3,783 Estimated rent
Home value
$703,800
$640,000 - $774,000
$3,783/mo
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Ample parkingSeparate entranceTwo-car garageAccess to back deckFlexible layoutWelcoming front porchBacks to greenbelt
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Listed by:
John W Ramsey,
Keller Williams Western Realty
Bought with:
Luis Vasquez, 21034777
John L. Scott Bellingham
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2498314
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace Insert, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: gas
Features
- Bath Off Primary
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,111
- Total interior livable area: 2,111 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 6,812 Square Feet
- Features: Adjacent to Public Land, Dead End Street, Open Lot, Paved, Sidewalk, Deck, Patio
- Topography: Partial Slope,Terraces
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 3703073973170000
- Zoning: Res. Single (Samish NH)
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Siding, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 2010
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Bellingham
- Water: Public, Company: City of Bellingham
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Samish
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $332/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $738,685
- Annual tax amount: $6,136
- Date on market: 4/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 37 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/29/2026 | Sold | $700,000-6.7%$332/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2498314 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2026 | Pending sale | $750,000$355/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2498314 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $750,000-0.7%$355/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2498314 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2022 | Sold | $755,000+54.1%$358/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2019 | Sold | $489,900$232/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1505487 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2019 | Pending sale | $489,900$232/sqft |
Source: NextHome Northwest Living #1505487 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2019 | Price change | $489,900-2%$232/sqft |
Source: NextHome Northwest Living #1505487 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2019 | Listed for sale | $499,900+67.2%$237/sqft |
Source: NextHome Northwest Living #1505487 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2011 | Sold | $298,900$142/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #132182 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,046 +1.6% | $738,685 -3.5% |
| 2023 | $5,954 +8.1% | $765,095 +17.5% |
| 2022 | $5,507 +12.9% | $651,148 +24% |
| 2021 | $4,878 +7.6% | $525,134 +14% |
| 2020 | $4,534 | $460,640 +5.4% |
| 2019 | $4,534 +1.8% | $437,247 +27.4% |
| 2018 | $4,452 +27.7% | $343,193 +12.7% |
| 2017 | $3,485 -3.7% | $304,632 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $3,618 +24.6% | $280,536 +5.4% |
| 2015 | $2,905 | $266,079 +5.7% |
| 2014 | $2,905 +2.2% | $251,839 +5.2% |
| 2013 | $2,842 | $239,480 -6% |
| 2012 | -- | $254,639 -0.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $255,367 -1.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $260,285 +136.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: Samish Hill
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