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Listed by: Bellwether Real Estate • Krystopher Bennett

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

$941,300 Zestimate^®

$587/sqft

$3,550 Estimated rent

Home value

$941,300

$857,000 - $1.04M

$3,550/mo

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What's special

Tankless water heaterNew high efficiency furnaceOriginal oak hardwood floorsFree-standing soaking tubWine fridgeAll new appliances

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!

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,1 Story
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 & HOA

Community

Features: CCRs, Park, Trail(s)
Subdivision: Marietta

HOA

HOA fee: $200 annually
HOA phone: 360-441-2792

Location

Region: Bellingham

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $587/sqft
Tax assessed value: $544,749
Annual tax amount: $5,247
Offers reviewed: 06/03/2025
Date on market: 7/21/2025
Cumulative days on market: 366 days
Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan
Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Leased Equipment, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)

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