Not every home in Sudden Valley is created equal! Welcome to the highly sought-after Gate 1, where the lots are brighter and you can easily walk to the lake, marina, and more. Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street, this 2-bedroom, 1.75-bath home beautifully embraces its peaceful surroundings with golf course and greenspace views, while a striking wall of windows, exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, and a skylight flood the space with natural light. Designed for effortless everyday living, the main floor features the recently updated kitchen with premium granite countertops and gas cooking, the seamless main living area, and the primary suite with a private ensuite bath perfect if a no-stairs lifestyle is what you're looking for. The lower-level bedroom and bathroom feature a separate entrance, providing excellent potential for guests or a private home office. Outside, the property boasts a fully fenced backyard, an expansive deck showcasing the serene views, and a circular driveway for easy access. Additional high-value upgrades include mini-split heating and cooling, a new gas fireplace, a durable metal roof, a hooked-up generator, a new water heater, and a brand-new dishwasher. Residents will enjoy all that Sudden Valley has to offer, including a marina, championship golf course, swimming pools, tennis courts, clubhouse, fitness center, parks, miles of trails, and premier access to beautiful Lake Whatcom.
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Listed by: van der Velde and Company • Jaeger Reese Elias
$600,000
5 Tee Place, Bellingham, WA 98229
2beds
1,260sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$3,821/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$593,300 Zestimate®
$476/sqft
$167/mo HOA
What's special
New gas fireplaceExposed beamsMini-split heating and coolingBrand-new dishwasherDurable metal roofLots are brighterFully fenced backyard
- 29 days |
- 3,962 |
- 367 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jaeger Reese Elias,
van der Velde and Company,
Kyle van der Velde,
van der Velde and Company
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2548337
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Baseboard, Ductless, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Tank/Electric, Water Heater Location: Lower Bathroom
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,260
- Total interior livable area: 1,260 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater, Wired for Generator
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Golf Course, Territorial
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings
- Topography: Sloped
- Residential vegetation: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 3704050460430000
- Zoning: RR3
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Wired for Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer
- Water: Public, Company: Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer
- Utilities for property: Verizon
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Athletic Court, Boat Launch, CCRs, Clubhouse, Golf, Park, Playground, Trail(s)
- Security: Security Service
- Subdivision: Sudden Valley
HOA
- Services included: Road Maintenance, Security, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $167 monthly
- HOA phone: 360-734-6430
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $476/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $389,632
- Annual tax amount: $3,951
- Date on market: 7/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 31 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$593,300
$564,000 - $623,000
$2,505/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $600,000+5.3%$476/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2548337 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2024 | Sold | $570,000-2.9%$452/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2242211 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2024 | Pending sale | $587,000$466/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2242211 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $587,000+49.6%$466/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2242211 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2020 | Sold | $392,500-0.6%$312/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1691420 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2020 | Pending sale | $395,000$313/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. #1691420 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2020 | Listed for sale | $395,000+61.9%$313/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. #1691420 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2016 | Sold | $244,000+31.5%$194/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #949581 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2015 | Sold | $185,500-7.2%$147/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #817130 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2015 | Pending sale | $199,900$159/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX WHATCOM COUNTY, INC. #817130 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2015 | Listed for sale | $199,900$159/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX WHATCOM COUNTY, INC. #817130 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2015 | Pending sale | $199,900$159/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX WHATCOM COUNTY, INC. #817130 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2015 | Listed for sale | $199,900$159/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX WHATCOM COUNTY, INC. #817130 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,638 +15.2% | $389,632 +8.5% |
| 2023 | $3,158 +2.9% | $359,155 +16% |
| 2022 | $3,068 +22.4% | $309,625 +38% |
| 2021 | $2,506 +4.1% | $224,366 +6% |
| 2020 | $2,408 | $211,666 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $2,408 +1.8% | $207,993 +6.5% |
| 2018 | $2,364 +10.3% | $195,272 +17% |
| 2017 | $2,143 -0.3% | $166,853 +13.7% |
| 2016 | $2,150 +31.8% | $146,712 +6.1% |
| 2015 | $1,630 | $138,218 +5.5% |
| 2014 | $1,630 +2.3% | $131,073 -7.2% |
| 2013 | $1,594 | $141,317 -1.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $143,085 -5.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $150,853 -4.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $158,155 -10.5% |
| 2009 | $1,664 +49.4% | $176,760 |
| 2008 | $1,114 | $176,760 +64.9% |
| 2007 | $1,114 -17.7% | $107,170 |
| 2005 | $1,352 | $107,170 |
| 2004 | $1,352 +10.7% | $107,170 +18.4% |
| 2003 | $1,222 +2% | $90,510 |
| 2002 | $1,198 +0.2% | $90,510 |
| 2001 | $1,196 | $90,510 |
| 2000 | -- | $90,510 -2.9% |
| 1999 | -- | $93,195 |
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Neighborhood: Sudden Valley
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Geneva Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.8 mi
- 9/10Kulshan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.9 mi
- 8/10Bellingham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.9 mi
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