Sold97d on marketHistoric · 97 yrs
3851 Cliffside Drive
Bellingham, WA, 98225 • Marietta-Alderwood • Whatcom County
$1,625,000
$386/sqft
4Beds
5Baths
4,215Sqft
4.6 acLot
1929Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
High Bank, Bayfront, Saltwater, Sound
Scenic Views
Bay · City · Ocean · See Remarks · Sound · Territorial
Traditional Style
Built 1929 · 97 years of history
Bellingham
Marietta-Alderwood
Outdoor Living
Second Kitchen · Ceiling Fan(s) · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Fireplace · Hot Tub/Spa · Vaulted Ceiling(s) · Walk-In Closet(s) · Water Heater · Wet Bar
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
Garage
Driveway · Detached Garage · RV Parking
Ceramic Tile & Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Listed 97 days ago · 89 views · 1 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
89 views
People checking out this listing
1 saves
Buyers have saved this home
97 days on market
Established listing
$386/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
ModerateThis home ranks in the top 37% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1929 · Historic
Just minutes from town yet a world apart, this Hamptons-inspired waterfront estate embodies Pacific NW luxury. Set on 4.6 acres with 500+ ft of private shoreline and stairs to your own beach, it’s perfect for kayaking, or peaceful mornings by the water. The 4,215 sq ft residence combines timeless design with modern comforts: a chef’s kitchen with wood-burning FP, radiant floor heating, main-level primary suite, media room, office, and full bar. Expansive windows showcase sweeping views of Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands, while multiple decks and patios invite seamless indoor-outdoor living. From sunset hot tub soaks to hosting on manicured lawns, every detail creates a refined coastal retreat—serene, scenic, and truly one-of-a-kind.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights sunset hot tub, private shoreline, and waterfront estate as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$10,119/month
Principal & Interest$7,952
Property Tax$1,625
Insurance$542
Down payment20% ($325,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.19% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,300,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1929
HeatingFireplace, Hot Water Recirc Pump, Radiant, Electric, Ground Source, Natural Gas, Wood
CoolingNone
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot4.60 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTraditional
ConditionGood
Year built1929
Stories2
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Hot Water Recirc Pump, Radiant, Electric, Ground Source, Natural Gas, Wood
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionBrick, Cement/Concrete, Wood Products
Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Bellingham / Septic Tank, Company: Septic
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Detached Garage, RV Parking
BasementUnfinished
Fireplaces1
Lot4.60 Acres
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodMarietta-Alderwood
ZoningUR3
Annual tax$20,840
Parcel3802153420730000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Water Heater: Gas
Water Heater Location: Basement
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Hot Water Recirc Pump
Radiant
Electric
Ground Source
Natural Gas
Wood
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Detached Garage
RV Parking
Construction
Brick
Cement/Concrete
Wood Products
Patio & Porch
Second Kitchen
Ceiling Fan(s)
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Fireplace
Hot Tub/Spa
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Walk-In Closet(s)
Water Heater
Wet Bar
Lot Features
Dead End Street
Paved
Secluded
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Fully
Gas Available
Gated Entry
High Speed Internet
Hot Tub/Spa
Outbuildings
Patio
RV Parking
Views
Bay
City
Ocean
See Remarks
Sound
Territorial
Utilities
Comcast
Comcast
Room details
17 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bathroom Full
Bathroom Full
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market97
Est. value$1,638,900
Est. rent$5,809/mo
Tax rate0.70%
Price/sqft$386
On marketJun 4, 2025
PostedJun 11, 2025
Last sold$1,625,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedJan 30, 2026
Tour days6
Views89
Favorites1
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Location
Bellingham, WA, 98225
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 30, 2025Sold$1,625,000$386NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 5, 2025Pending Sale$1,895,000$450NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 26, 2025Price Change$1,895,000$450NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 11, 2025Listed For Sale$1,997,500$474NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 1, 2018Sold$1,000,000$237NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 11, 2018Pending Sale$1,020,000$242Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc.
Jun 8, 2018Price Change$1,020,000$242Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc.
May 16, 2018Listed For Sale$1,100,000$261Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc.
Nov 10, 2015Listing Removed$1,100,000$261Muljat Group
Aug 7, 2014Listing Removed$1,195,000$284Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc.
Apr 26, 2014Price Change$1,195,000$284Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc.
Nov 20, 2013Listed For Sale$1,250,000$297Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc.
Sold$1,625,000
Dec 30, 2025•$386/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,895,000
Dec 5, 2025•$450/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$1,895,000
Sep 26, 2025•$450/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,997,500
Jun 11, 2025•$474/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$1,000,000
Aug 1, 2018•$237/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,020,000
Jun 11, 2018•$242/sqft•Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc.
Price Change$1,020,000
Jun 8, 2018•$242/sqft•Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc.
Listed For Sale$1,100,000
May 16, 2018•$261/sqft•Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc.
Listing Removed$1,100,000
Nov 10, 2015•$261/sqft•Muljat Group
Listing Removed$1,195,000
Aug 7, 2014•$284/sqft•Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc.
Price Change$1,195,000
Apr 26, 2014•$284/sqft•Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc.
Listed For Sale$1,250,000
Nov 20, 2013•$297/sqft•Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc.
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$11,860$2,457,599
Apr 7, 2023$20,840$2,402,413
Apr 7, 2022$18,517$1,891,663
Apr 7, 2021$16,933$1,563,358
Apr 7, 2020$16,475$1,431,124
Apr 7, 2019$16,475$1,362,974
Apr 7, 2018$15,675$1,267,662
Apr 7, 2017$14,490$1,168,537
Apr 7, 2016$15,565$996,973
Apr 7, 2015$11,293$953,129
Apr 7, 2014$11,293$919,357
Apr 7, 2013$11,201$923,925
Apr 7, 2012—$870,386
Apr 7, 2011—$870,386
Apr 7, 2010—$876,888
Apr 7, 2009$7,703$892,315
Apr 7, 2008$8,202$776,885
Apr 7, 2007$8,202$776,885
Apr 7, 2005$6,221$776,885
Apr 7, 2004$6,221$479,585
Apr 7, 2003$6,579$479,585
Apr 7, 2002$5,250$388,130
Apr 7, 2001$5,058$375,795
Apr 7, 2000—$39,750
Apr 7, 1999—$39,750
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Bellingham, WA • Whatcom County
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Nearby zip codes
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