Beautifully renovated from top to bottom, this Happy Valley gem features all new plumbing, electrical, and radiant cove heating with a new mini-split heat pump. Energy-efficient upgrades include new insulation throughout and modified double-wall construction. Enjoy a brand-new kitchen with HighCraft cabinets, oversized stainless farm sink, and new appliances. Home offers two new bathrooms – a ¾ bath downstairs and a stunning upstairs primary with a huge walk-in shower and clawfoot soaking tub. New tankless water heater, new fixtures, and modern finishes throughout. All new wood interior doors and new exterior doors on the front. Excellent location on a slightly oversized lot—move-in ready and just minutes from WWU and Fairhaven!
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Listed by: Keller Williams Western Realty
Bought with: RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
$747,400
1208 23rd Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
3beds
1,665sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
5,662.8 Square Feet Lot
$763,000 Zestimate®
$449/sqft
$3,248 Estimated rent
Home value
$763,000
$702,000 - $832,000
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Modified double-wall constructionModern finishesBrand-new kitchenNew plumbingRadiant cove heatingTwo new bathroomsStunning upstairs primary
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Daniel Pittsenbarger,
Keller Williams Western Realty,
Laurie Bennett,
Keller Williams Western Realty
Bought with:
Keith Cook, 7189
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2442161
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Ductless, Heat Pump, Other – See Remarks, Radiant, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Tankless-Gas, Water Heater Location: Laundry Room
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,665
- Total interior livable area: 1,665 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street, RV Parking
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 5,662 sqft
- Dimensions: 52 x 110
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio, RV Parking
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 3702015281070000
- Zoning: RS5.0
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Restored
- Year built: 1895
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Bellingham
- Water: Public, Company: City of Bellingham
- Utilities for property: Several Choices, Several Choices
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Double Wall
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Bellingham
- Subdivision: Happy Valley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Cumulative days on market: 120 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | Sold | $747,400-3.6%$449/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2442161 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2025 | Pending sale | $775,000$465/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2442161 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2025 | Price change | $775,000-3.1%$465/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2442161 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,900+95.1%$480/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2442161 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2023 | Sold | $410,000+17.1%$246/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2128220 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2023 | Pending sale | $350,000$210/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #NWM2128220 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2023 | Listed for sale | $350,000$210/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #NWM2128220 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,621 -25.6% | $395,847 -29.3% |
| 2023 | $2,179 -46.1% | $559,770 +17.5% |
| 2022 | $4,041 +12.7% | $476,403 +24% |
| 2021 | $3,586 +5.3% | $384,206 +14% |
| 2020 | $3,407 | $337,020 +5.4% |
| 2019 | $3,407 +1.8% | $319,905 +28.3% |
| 2018 | $3,348 +28.7% | $249,299 +12.7% |
| 2017 | $2,602 -3.3% | $221,287 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $2,690 +24.5% | $203,749 +5.4% |
| 2015 | $2,160 | $193,226 +5% |
| 2014 | $2,160 +1.6% | $184,021 +4.9% |
| 2013 | $2,126 | $175,383 +10.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $158,837 -0.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $159,164 -2.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $162,890 -5.6% |
| 2009 | $1,556 +45.8% | $172,615 |
| 2008 | $1,068 | $172,615 +59.2% |
| 2007 | $1,068 -13.6% | $108,455 |
| 2005 | $1,236 +900% | $108,455 |
| 2004 | $124 -86.7% | $108,455 +40.9% |
| 2003 | $931 +2.8% | $76,955 |
| 2002 | $906 -0.4% | $76,955 |
| 2001 | $909 | $76,955 |
| 2000 | -- | $76,955 +2.7% |
| 1999 | -- | $74,955 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Happy Valley
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Happy Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Fairhaven Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Sehome High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 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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