Just minutes from town yet worlds away, this rare waterfront estate offers unmatched privacy and the ultimate in Pacific NW living. With 500+ ft of private shoreline and stairs down to your own beach, it’s a sanctuary for both solitude and celebration. Wake up to coffee with sweeping views of Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands, spend the day entertaining in style, and unwind in the hot tub as the sun sets over the water. Set on 4.6 acres of manicured grounds, the 4,215 sq ft Hamptons-inspired home features a chef’s kitchen with wood-burning fireplace, radiant floor heat, main-level primary suite, media room, office, and full bar. A timeless retreat where daily life feels like a luxury vacation — peaceful, scenic, and one-of-a-kind.
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Listed by:
Anthony Zapata,
Keller Williams Western Realty,
Ben Kinney,
Keller Williams Western Realty
$2,199,999
3851 Cliffside Drive, Bellingham, WA 98225
4beds
4,215sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
4.6 Acres Lot
$2,107,000 Zestimate®
$522/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceWaterfront estateMain-level primary suiteRadiant floor heatManicured groundsUnmatched privacyHot tub
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 23, 2025 at 12:59pm
Listed by:
Anthony Zapata,
Keller Williams Western Realty,
Ben Kinney,
Keller Williams Western Realty
Source: NWMLS,MLS#: 2348945

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Second
Bonus room
- Level: Second
Den office
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Hot Water Recirc Pump, Radiant
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Second Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet, Wall to Wall Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,215
- Total interior livable area: 4,215 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, RV Parking
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Indoor
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, City, Mountain(s), Ocean, See Remarks, Sound, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Ocean,Sound
- Waterfront features: Sound
- Frontage length: Waterfront Ft: 539
Lot
- Size: 4.6 Acres
- 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
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: ADU Square Feet: 0
- Parcel number: 3802153420730000
- Zoning: UR3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cement/Concrete, Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1929
- Major remodel year: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: Septic
- Water: Public, Company: City of Bellingham
- Utilities for property: Comcast, Comcast
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bellingham
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $522/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,402,413
- Annual tax amount: $20,840
- Date on market: 4/8/2025
- Listing terms: Cash Out,Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Cumulative days on market: 19 days
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