Rare opportunity to own a home in the desirable Cliffside neighborhood. This 1956 charmer has been lovingly restored and features the original oak hardwood floors, stacked stone wood burning fireplace and generous 15,000+sqft lot fully fenced in. Modern amenities throughout including tankless water heater, new high efficiency furnace, all new appliances and a bonus room/den. Luxury upgrades like a free-standing soaking tub, wine fridge, second story deck with unobstructed ocean views, hot water plumbed to a huge cedar deck featuring ceiling fan and waterproof curtains. This one-of-a-kind rambler also comes with deeded beach rights, kayak or paddle board from the private community gated beach. Don't miss your chance at a piece of paradise!
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Listed by: Bellwether Real Estate
Bought with: Coastal Realty
$940,000
3938 Cliffside Drive, Bellingham, WA 98226
3beds
1,602sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
0.36 Acres Lot
$962,000 Zestimate®
$587/sqft
$3,334 Estimated rent
Home value
$962,000
$875,000 - $1.06M
$3,334/mo
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Tankless water heaterNew high efficiency furnaceOriginal oak hardwood floorsFree-standing soaking tubWine fridgeAll new appliances
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Jun 03
Listed by:
Krystopher Bennett,
Bellwether Real Estate
Bought with:
Blake Westhoff, 131477
Coastal Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2384616
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Wall Unit(s), Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Water Heater: gas, Water Heater Location: closet
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl Plank
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,602
- Total interior livable area: 1,602 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, French Doors, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Pantry, Water Heater, Wine/Beverage Refrigerator
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Ocean, Partial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Ocean
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Features: Dead End Street, Paved
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 3802151511200000
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: no
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Products, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Concrete Ribbon
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1956
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: Septic
- Water: Public, Company: Bellingham City
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: CCRs, Park, Trail(s)
Location
- Region: Bellingham
- Subdivision: Marietta
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $200 annually
- Association phone: 360-441-2792
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan
- Cumulative days on market: 249 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2025 | Sold | $940,000+1.6%$587/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2384616 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2025 | Pending sale | $924,900$577/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2384616 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $924,900+105.5%$577/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2384616 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2024 | Sold | $450,000+7.4%$281/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2314954 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2024 | Pending sale | $419,000$262/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2314954 Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $419,000$262/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2314954 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,325 +1250.2% | $544,749 -4.2% |
| 2023 | $394 -41.1% | $568,708 +23% |
| 2022 | $670 -12.2% | $462,364 +21% |
| 2021 | $763 -7.6% | $382,119 +30.7% |
| 2020 | $826 | $292,400 +7% |
| 2019 | $826 -3.3% | $273,254 +11.5% |
| 2018 | $854 -3.7% | $245,097 +13% |
| 2017 | $886 +45.8% | $216,863 +10% |
| 2016 | $608 -2.7% | $197,164 +5% |
| 2015 | $625 | $187,713 -3.7% |
| 2014 | $625 -6.2% | $194,849 +4.1% |
| 2013 | $666 | $187,247 |
| 2012 | -- | $187,247 |
| 2011 | -- | $187,247 |
| 2010 | -- | $187,247 -0.2% |
| 2009 | $1,767 -6% | $187,690 +7.6% |
| 2008 | $1,879 | $174,470 |
| 2007 | $1,879 +29.2% | $174,470 |
| 2005 | $1,454 +886.6% | $174,470 +53.5% |
| 2004 | $147 -90.5% | $113,635 |
| 2003 | $1,559 +1.4% | $113,635 |
| 2002 | $1,537 +0.5% | $113,635 |
| 2001 | $1,529 | $113,635 +6.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $107,115 |
| 1999 | -- | $107,115 |
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Neighborhood: Marietta-Alderwood
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Alderwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Shuksan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 8/10Squalicum High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.5 mi
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- 3938 Cliffside Drive
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