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  • Listed by: HomeSmart One Realty • Judy Sturlaugson • 360-393-9393
    Bought with: Muljat Group
    $485,000

    55 Lake Louise Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229

    3beds
    2,240sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2000
    0.39 Acres Lot
    $482,300 Zestimate®
    $217/sqft
    $3,445 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $482,300

    $453,000 - $511,000

    $3,445/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome to this spacious Gate 2 home, set on a wooded .37-acre double lot with a peaceful view of Lake Louise. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 2,240 sq ft property offers a flexible layout with room to tailor the space to your needs. Inside, you’ll find a bedroom with an attached bonus room, a generous 374 sq ft storage area, and a dedicated woodworking space off the garage—ideal for hobbies or projects. The home would benefit from fresh interior paint and updated flooring, giving you the opportunity to add your own style. Comfort features include air conditioning, an automatic generator, and an outdoor sprinkler system for year-round convenience. Surrounded by mature trees, the double lot provides a private, park-like setting with plenty of space to relax, garden, or enjoy the outdoors. The Lake Louise Bird Sanctuary sits just beyond the backyard, adding to the natural beauty and tranquility of the location. Sudden Valley offers exceptional amenities, including an 18-hole championship golf course, practice facilities, a private marina on Lake Whatcom, and five scenic waterfront parks. Residents also enjoy a fitness center, swimming pools, tennis courts, and pickleball. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the one-mile Lake Louise Trail, perfect for walking, running, kayaking, or simply taking in the waterfront scenery. Bonus! Seller offering $10K for improvements!

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    Listed by:

    Judy Sturlaugson 360-393-9393 Judy@WhatcomProperties.INFO,

    HomeSmart One Realty

    Bought with:

    Nathan Lowe, 119046

    Muljat Group

    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2572348MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom
    • Level: Lower
    Bathroom three quarter
    • Level: Lower
    Bathroom full
    • Level: Main
    Bathroom three quarter
    • Level: Main
    Other
    • Level: Lower
    Bonus room
    • Level: Main
    Entry hall
    • Level: Main
    Utility room
    • Level: Main
    Heating
    • Fireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane
    Cooling
    • Heat Pump
    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: Gas, Water Heater Location: Garage
    Features
    • Bath Off Primary, Pantry
    • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
    • Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,240
    • Total interior livable area: 2,240 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached Garage
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    • Covered spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Entry location: Main
    • Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wired for Generator
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Lake, Territorial
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Lake
    Lot
    • Size: 0.39 Acres
    • Features: Paved, Cable TV, High Speed Internet, Patio, Propane
    • Topography: Level,Partial Slope
    • Residential vegetation: Wooded
    Details
    • Parcel number: 3704082501540000
    • Zoning: RR3
    • Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
    • Special conditions: Standard
    • Other equipment: Wired for Generator

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Contemporary,1 Story w/Bsmnt.
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Cement Planked, Cement Plank
    • Foundation: Poured Concrete
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Good
    • Year built: 2000
    • Major remodel year: 2000

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer Connected
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Sudden Valley
    HOA
    • Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal
    • HOA fee: $167 monthly
    • HOA phone: 360-734-6430
    Location
    • Region: Bellingham

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $217/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $584,101
    • Annual tax amount: $5,753
    • Date on market: 8/21/2026
    • Listing terms: Conventional
    • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/13/2026Sold$485,000$217/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2572348 Report a problem
    9/19/2026Pending sale$485,000$217/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2572348 Report a problem
    9/18/2026Price change$485,000-9.3%$217/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2572348 Report a problem
    9/9/2026Price change$535,000-1.8%$239/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2572348 Report a problem
    9/1/2026Price change$545,000-9.2%$243/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2572348 Report a problem
    8/21/2026Listed for sale$599,900+62.1%$268/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2572348 Report a problem
    11/27/2019Sold$370,000-3.9%$165/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1527722 Report a problem
    11/27/2019Listed for sale$385,000$172/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Bain #1527722 Report a problem
    11/1/2019Pending sale$385,000$172/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Bain #1527722 Report a problem
    10/28/2019Listed for sale$385,000$172/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Bain #1527722 Report a problem
    10/23/2019Pending sale$385,000$172/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Bain #1527722 Report a problem
    10/11/2019Listed for sale$385,000+24.2%$172/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Bain #1527722 Report a problem
    5/31/2006Sold$310,000+116.4%$138/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #25171736 Report a problem
    7/24/2001Sold$143,278$64/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,753 +8.1%$584,101 +1.5%
    2024$5,324 +6%$575,468 -0.6%
    2023$5,021 +3%$578,982 +16%
    2022$4,876 +22.7%$499,137 +38%
    2021$3,974 +4.3%$361,693 +6%
    2020$3,810 $341,220 +0.1%
    2019$3,810 -0.9%$340,739 +6.5%
    2018$3,844 +8.9%$319,918 +17%
    2017$3,529 -0.3%$273,375 +13.7%
    2016$3,540 +31.9%$240,441 +6.4%
    2015$2,684 $226,020 +2.9%
    2014$2,684 -0.1%$219,565 -9.7%
    2013$2,687 $243,024 -1.2%
    2012-- $246,015 -4.5%
    2011-- $257,706 -4.4%
    2010-- $269,580 -9.9%
    2009$2,833 +49.2%$299,130
    2008$1,899 $299,130 +65.2%
    2007$1,899 -6.5%$181,030 +12.4%
    2005$2,032 $161,030
    2004$2,032 +13.6%$161,030 +21.6%
    2003$1,788 +2%$132,450
    2002$1,753 +0.2%$132,450
    2001$1,750 $132,450 +562.3%
    2000-- $20,000 +66.7%
    1999-- $12,000
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Sudden Valley

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