Spacious and versatile, this 5 bed, 3.5 bath home offers over 4,000 square feet of finished living space, including two primary suites and two full kitchens. The main level features step free access from the garage, with two bedrooms, kitchen, laundry, and a comfortable layout for single-level living. Downstairs adds a second kitchen and additional en-suite. Enjoy panoramic Lake Whatcom views from multiple decks. Bonus 2,000 sq ft of unfinished space offers storage or potential expansion. Flat driveway, 3 car garage, low maintenance yard, and a quiet dead end location complete the package.
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Listed by: RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. • Ronda Karn
Bought with: Windermere RE North, Inc.
$869,000
8 Southern Court, Bellingham, WA 98229
5beds
4,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2008
10,158 Square Feet Lot
$883,000 Zestimate®
$217/sqft
$4,922 Estimated rent
Home value
$883,000
$804,000 - $971,000
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Second kitchenAdditional en-suitePanoramic lake whatcom viewsFlat drivewayMultiple decksTwo primary suitesLow maintenance yard
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Listed by:
Ronda Karn,
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Bought with:
David Pope, 13179
Windermere RE North, Inc.
Tracie M Gulit, 113006
Windermere RE North, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2416775
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Other
- Level: Lower
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Den office
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Central Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, High Tech Cabling
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Daylight,Finished,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 2, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,000
- Total interior livable area: 4,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Second Kitchen, Second Primary Bedroom, Bath Off Primary, Built-In Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Fireplace (Primary Bedroom), French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Jetted Tub, Security System, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
- Pool features: Community
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Size: 10,158 Square Feet
- Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Propane
Details
- Parcel number: 3704082610450000
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Northwest Contemporary,1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Siding, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 2008
- Major remodel year: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer District
- Water: Public, Company: Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer District
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Athletic Court, Boat Launch, CCRs, Clubhouse, Golf
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Sudden Valley
HOA
- HOA fee: $156 monthly
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $217/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $924,106
- Annual tax amount: $8,419
- Date on market: 8/4/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 352 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2025 | Sold | $869,000$217/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2416775 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2025 | Pending sale | $869,000$217/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2416775 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $869,000+58.6%$217/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2416775 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2021 | Sold | $547,943+11.8%$137/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2017 | Sold | $490,000+1341.2%$123/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1140551 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2007 | Sold | $34,000$9/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #27006770 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,419 +6.1% | $924,106 -0.6% |
| 2023 | $7,933 +3% | $929,750 +16% |
| 2022 | $7,700 +22.7% | $801,531 +38% |
| 2021 | $6,278 +4.3% | $580,820 +6% |
| 2020 | $6,017 | $547,943 -3.3% |
| 2019 | $6,017 -5% | $566,539 +6.5% |
| 2018 | $6,331 +8.1% | $531,978 +17% |
| 2017 | $5,856 -0.3% | $454,638 +13.6% |
| 2016 | $5,875 +32.4% | $400,053 +6.8% |
| 2015 | $4,436 | $374,595 +2.9% |
| 2014 | $4,436 -0.1% | $363,896 +5% |
| 2013 | $4,442 | $346,556 -1.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $350,644 -2.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $361,212 -3.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $375,636 -8.1% |
| 2009 | $3,866 +1292.2% | $408,805 |
| 2008 | $278 | $408,805 +1535.2% |
| 2007 | $278 +76% | $25,000 +100% |
| 2005 | $158 | $12,500 |
| 2004 | $158 +484.2% | $12,500 +525% |
| 2003 | $27 +2% | $2,000 |
| 2002 | $26 +0.2% | $2,000 |
| 2001 | $26 | $2,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $2,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Sudden Valley
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Geneva Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.7 mi
- 9/10Kulshan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.7 mi
- 8/10Bellingham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Geneva Elem
- Middle: Kulshan Mid
- High: Bellingham High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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