521 38th St
Bellingham, WA 98229
3 bd 1 ba 1,008 sqft Built 1920 Lot 15,682 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$385,000
Dec 1, 2020
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | Sold | $531,000 | NWMLS |
| May 15, 2025 | Listed | $540,000 | NWMLS |
| Jun 22, 2022 | Listed | $525,000 | MLS #1956386 |
| Dec 1, 2020 | Sold | $385,000 | MLS #1682599 |
| Oct 28, 2020 | Listed | $370,000 | MLS #1682599 |
| Sep 26, 2000 | Sold | $108,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $189,463 | $319,000 | $508,463 | $4,224 |
| 2025 | $189,463 | $319,000 | $508,463 | $4,378 |
| 2024 | $177,680 | $376,207 | $553,887 | $4,311 |
| 2023 | $151,218 | $320,178 | $471,396 | $3,988 |
| 2022 | $121,953 | $258,215 | $380,168 | $3,531 |
| 2021 | $106,976 | $226,503 | $333,479 | $3,282 |
| 2020 | $106,976 | $226,503 | $333,479 | $3,223 |
| 2019 | $101,543 | $215,000 | $316,543 | $2,801 |
| 2018 | $92,479 | $183,365 | $275,844 | $2,908 |
| 2017 | $82,089 | $162,760 | $244,849 | $2,562 |
| 2016 | $75,635 | $149,760 | $225,395 | $2,333 |
| 2015 | $71,763 | $141,960 | $213,723 | $2,297 |
| 2014 | $68,343 | $135,200 | $203,543 | $2,232 |
| 2013 | $64,535 | $130,000 | $194,535 | $2,137 |
| 2012 | $63,930 | $132,000 | $195,930 | $1,975 |
| 2011 | $64,225 | $132,000 | $196,225 | $1,965 |
| 2010 | $64,881 | $136,500 | $201,381 | $1,926 |
| 2009 | $65,535 | $150,000 | $215,535 | $1,943 |
| 2008 | $60,575 | $75,000 | $135,575 | $1,334 |
Property facts
Year built
1920
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
1,008 sqft
Lot size
15,682 sqft
ZIP code
98229
City
Bellingham
Street
38th St
Coordinates
48.72914, -122.46674
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Frequently asked questions
When did 521 38th St last sell?
521 38th St most recently sold on Dec 1, 2020 for $385,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 521 38th St?
The most recent total assessment for 521 38th St (year 2026) is $508,463 with $4,224 in property tax.
How does 521 38th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 32.1% above the last sale price of $385,000.
When was 521 38th St built?
521 38th St was built in 1920.
How does 521 38th St compare to others on 38th St?
We track 8 other properties on 38th St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 38th St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 521 38th St?
521 38th St is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,008 sqft, 15,682 sqft lot single_family.
Is 521 38th St a flip candidate?
No — 521 38th St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 521 38th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 521 38th St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+3.2%
Implied 1-yr
+12.6%
2026 Q3
$831K
2026 Q4
$852.7K
ZIP 98229 — Median Price History + Forecast
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