3438 Cottonwood Pl
Bellingham, WA 98225
5 bd 2 ba 2,152 sqft Built 1971 Lot 6,970 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$549,000
Dec 30, 2021
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2021 | Sold | $549,000 | MLS #1863456 |
| Dec 4, 2021 | Listed | $549,000 | MLS #1863456 |
| Oct 8, 2015 | Listing removed | $278,000 | NWMLS |
| May 22, 2006 | Sold | $278,000 | Public Record |
| Jan 16, 2006 | Listed | $278,000 | MLS #26007562 |
| Mar 25, 2005 | Sold | $240,000 | Public Record |
| Oct 31, 2001 | Sold | $125,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $435,278 | $242,286 | $677,564 | $6,786 |
| 2025 | $435,278 | $242,286 | $677,564 | $6,341 |
| 2024 | $441,177 | $245,570 | $686,747 | $5,948 |
| 2023 | $358,680 | $199,650 | $558,330 | $5,456 |
| 2022 | $296,430 | $165,000 | $461,430 | $4,992 |
| 2021 | $253,360 | $116,828 | $370,188 | $4,256 |
| 2020 | $236,623 | $109,238 | $345,861 | $3,972 |
| 2019 | $212,226 | $97,988 | $310,214 | $3,541 |
| 2018 | $187,779 | $86,700 | $274,479 | $3,651 |
| 2017 | $170,539 | $78,900 | $249,439 | $3,182 |
| 2016 | $162,650 | $75,000 | $237,650 | $2,810 |
| 2015 | $145,699 | $72,240 | $217,939 | $2,650 |
| 2014 | $138,728 | $70,000 | $208,728 | $2,570 |
| 2013 | $138,728 | $70,000 | $208,728 | $2,445 |
| 2012 | $138,728 | $70,000 | $208,728 | $2,340 |
| 2011 | $138,728 | $70,000 | $208,728 | $2,269 |
| 2010 | $139,425 | $70,000 | $209,425 | $2,079 |
| 2009 | $142,120 | $70,000 | $212,120 | $2,103 |
| 2008 | $142,120 | $70,000 | $212,120 | $2,239 |
Property facts
Year built
1971
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
5
Baths
2
Living area
2,152 sqft
Lot size
6,970 sqft
ZIP code
98225
City
Bellingham
Street
Cottonwood Pl
Coordinates
48.77616, -122.52597
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$4,950
Gross rental yield
10.82%
Implied cap rate
7.03%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 3438 Cottonwood Pl last sell?
3438 Cottonwood Pl most recently sold on Dec 30, 2021 for $549,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 3438 Cottonwood Pl?
The most recent total assessment for 3438 Cottonwood Pl (year 2026) is $677,564 with $6,786 in property tax.
How does 3438 Cottonwood Pl's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 23.4% above the last sale price of $549,000.
When was 3438 Cottonwood Pl built?
3438 Cottonwood Pl was built in 1971.
How does 3438 Cottonwood Pl compare to others on Cottonwood Pl?
We do not currently track other properties on Cottonwood Pl.
What are the property facts for 3438 Cottonwood Pl?
3438 Cottonwood Pl is a 5 bed, 2 bath, 2,152 sqft, 6,970 sqft lot single_family.
Is 3438 Cottonwood Pl a flip candidate?
No — 3438 Cottonwood Pl does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 3438 Cottonwood Pl a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 3438 Cottonwood Pl appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+3.5%
Implied 1-yr
+13.8%
2026 Q3
$1.11M
2026 Q4
$1.14M
ZIP 98225 — Median Price History + Forecast
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