Opportunity knocks with this 4 bedroom home on the border of the York and Sehome neighborhoods. Whether you're looking for a rental property, a place to slowly update over time, or a project with upside, this home offers a solid starting point in a convenient location close to downtown Bellingham and WWU. Inside you'll find spacious living areas, a large kitchen, mudroom with laundry, covered front porch, and four upstairs bedrooms with lots of original character. Detached two car garage plus off street parking provide extra room for storage, hobbies, or gear. Major updates include a new furnace and water heater in 2025. Easy access to parks, restaurants, shopping, transit, and everyday amenities.
Pending
Listed by: John L. Scott Bellingham • William Elmer
Price cut: $31K (7/17)
$499,000
1152 Ellis Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
4beds
1,572sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1902
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$486,400 Zestimate®
$317/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 75 days |
- 921 |
- 65 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
William Elmer,
John L. Scott Bellingham
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2537473
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,572
- Total interior livable area: 1,572 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Features: Paved, Sidewalk
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 3803313964300000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1902
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Bellingham
- Water: Public, Company: City of Bellingham
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: York
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $317/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $537,946
- Annual tax amount: $4,602
- Date on market: 5/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 89 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,Rehab Loan
- Inclusions: Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$486,400
$462,000 - $511,000
$2,796/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2026 | Pending sale | $499,000$317/sqft |
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| 7/17/2026 | Price change | $499,000-5.8%$317/sqft |
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| 7/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $530,000$337/sqft |
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| 6/26/2026 | Pending sale | $530,000$337/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $530,000$337/sqft |
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| 5/16/2025 | Listing removed | $2,495$2/sqft |
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| 4/16/2025 | Price change | $2,495-7.4%$2/sqft |
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| 3/13/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,695$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,405 +2.6% | $537,946 -2.5% |
| 2023 | $4,294 +8.6% | $551,643 +18% |
| 2022 | $3,955 +16.6% | $467,503 +28% |
| 2021 | $3,393 +1.9% | $365,237 +8% |
| 2020 | $3,328 | $338,182 +25.1% |
| 2019 | $3,328 +20.9% | $270,298 +5.9% |
| 2018 | $2,752 +6.1% | $255,322 +16.1% |
| 2017 | $2,593 -0.7% | $219,822 +9.9% |
| 2016 | $2,611 +28.2% | $200,014 +7.2% |
| 2015 | $2,037 | $186,593 +3.1% |
| 2014 | $2,037 -0.2% | $180,982 +4.4% |
| 2013 | $2,042 | $173,297 +2.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $168,372 |
| 2011 | -- | $168,372 -3% |
| 2010 | -- | $173,549 -7.5% |
| 2009 | $1,692 +44.3% | $187,655 |
| 2008 | $1,172 | $187,655 +57.5% |
| 2007 | $1,172 -13.6% | $119,115 |
| 2005 | $1,357 | $119,115 |
| 2004 | $1,357 +27.3% | $119,115 +35.3% |
| 2003 | $1,066 +2.8% | $88,060 |
| 2002 | $1,037 -0.4% | $88,060 |
| 2001 | $1,040 | $88,060 |
| 2000 | -- | $88,060 +3.4% |
| 1999 | -- | $85,155 |
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Neighborhood: York
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Happy Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 8/10Fairhaven Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 9/10Sehome High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Happy Vly Elem
- Middle: Fairhaven Mid
- High: Sehome High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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