Sold65d on market
196 Sudden Valley Drive
Bellingham, WA, 98229 • Sudden Valley • Whatcom County
$555,000
$231/sqft
4Beds
3Baths
2,400Sqft
0.28 acLot
1972Built
Property DNA
Territorial Views
Territorial
Sudden Valley
Sudden Valley
Outdoor Living
Second Primary Bedroom · Bath Off Primary · Ceiling Fan(s) · Dbl Pane/Storm Window · Loft · Vaulted Ceilings · Walk-In Closet(s)
Ceramic Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
65 days on market
Established listing
$231/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1972
Welcome to tranquility. Windows galore flood this grand A frame with ample light. Settle into your brand new, oversized deck or bring your friends together for a cozy fire in the woods. Situated on the uphill side of a double lot, privacy and comfort abound. A FLAT, pull through driveway leads right to the front door! 2400 sq ft allows for spacious living w/ 4 BRs (TWO primary!), 2.5 BA, a renovated daylight basement (MIL potential), walk in closet, 2 living rooms, and so much more! You've got to see it to believe it! For bikers, a dirt jump course in the side yard is the cherry on top.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights spacious living, renovated daylight basement, and privacy and comfort as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,599/month
Principal & Interest$2,715
Property Tax$555
Insurance$185
HOA$144
Down payment20% ($111,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $444,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1972
HeatingForced Air, Electric, Propane
CoolingNone
ParkingDriveway
HOA$144 monthly
Lot0.28 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1972
Stories1
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Electric, Propane
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer / Sewer Connected, Company: Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway
BasementDaylight
Lot0.28 Acres
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSudden Valley
Annual tax$5,076
Parcel3704060733680000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
HOA$144/mo
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bath Off Primary
Ceiling Fan(s)
Loft
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Laminate
Vinyl Plank
Carpet
Heating
Forced Air
Electric
Propane
Cooling
None
Windows
Dbl Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Second Primary Bedroom
Bath Off Primary
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dbl Pane/Storm Window
Loft
Vaulted Ceilings
Walk-In Closet(s)
Lot Features
Paved
Community
Athletic Court
Boat Launch
CCRs
Clubhouse
Golf
Views
Territorial
Pool Features
Community
Room details
11 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
LowerBedroom
Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainBathroom Full
LowerListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market65
Est. value$558,100
Est. rent$3,951/mo
Tax rate0.70%
Price/sqft$231
On marketDec 13, 2025
PostedSep 18, 2025
Last sold$555,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedMar 3, 2026
Tour days6
Views46
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Bellingham, WA, 98229
Price history
13 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 31, 2026Sold$555,000$231NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 8, 2025Pending Sale$565,000$235NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 29, 2025Price Change$565,000$235NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 14, 2025Price Change$604,000$252NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 6, 2025Price Change$614,000$256NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 18, 2025Listed For Sale$619,000$258NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 10, 2018Sold$339,900$142NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 10, 2018Listed For Sale$339,900$142RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Sep 13, 2018Pending Sale$339,900$142RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Sep 7, 2018Listed For Sale$339,900$142RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Dec 16, 2010Sold$155,000$65NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 29, 2009Sold$230,000$96Public Record
Oct 25, 2002Sold$124,634$52Public Record
Sold$555,000
Jan 31, 2026•$231/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$565,000
Dec 8, 2025•$235/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$565,000
Oct 29, 2025•$235/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$604,000
Oct 14, 2025•$252/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$614,000
Oct 6, 2025•$256/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$619,000
Sep 18, 2025•$258/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$339,900
Oct 10, 2018•$142/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$339,900
Oct 10, 2018•$142/sqft•RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Pending Sale$339,900
Sep 13, 2018•$142/sqft•RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Listed For Sale$339,900
Sep 7, 2018•$142/sqft•RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Sold$155,000
Dec 16, 2010•$65/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$230,000
Dec 29, 2009•$96/sqft•Public Record
Sold$124,634
Oct 25, 2002•$52/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$5,076$547,752
Apr 7, 2023$4,788$551,097
Apr 7, 2022$4,650$475,097
Apr 7, 2021$3,767$344,273
Apr 7, 2020$3,616$324,786
Apr 7, 2019$3,616$222,356
Apr 7, 2018$2,523$208,763
Apr 7, 2017$2,291$178,387
Apr 7, 2016$2,298$156,875
Apr 7, 2015$1,741$147,623
Apr 7, 2014$1,741$143,407
Apr 7, 2013$1,744$155,213
Apr 7, 2012—$157,118
Apr 7, 2011—$164,424
Apr 7, 2010—$171,941
Apr 7, 2009$1,794$190,575
Apr 7, 2008$1,473$190,575
Apr 7, 2007$1,473$141,730
Apr 7, 2005$1,788$141,730
Apr 7, 2004$1,788$141,730
Apr 7, 2003$1,529$113,230
Apr 7, 2002$1,499$113,230
Apr 7, 2001$1,496$113,230
Apr 7, 2000—$113,230
Apr 7, 1999—$102,905
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Bellingham, WA • Whatcom County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
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