This delightful 2-bedroom Craftsman sits on a generous, level lot in the heart of the Columbia neighborhood. A welcoming covered front porch invites you into a home rich with vintage charm, featuring classic built-ins, storm windows, and a relaxing soaker tub. The bright and cozy interior offers comfortable living spaces and a sweet breakfast nook, perfect for everyday living. Outside, enjoy a large, flat, partially fenced backyard with endless possibilities, complete with a back deck that gets great morning sun to enjoy a cup of coffee, and a detached storage building. A long driveway provides ample off-street parking. Many updates have been done for you that include new roof 3 years ago, new hot water heater, new freestanding heater, new electrical panel, new chimney, some new windows, plus additional work inside. A partial unfinished basement, with a separate entrance, adds valuable flexibility for storage, hobbies, or future expansion. Ideally located within walking distance of local breweries, shops, dining, parks, trails, and green space. Whether you’re seeking a cozy primary residence, investment opportunity, or a first-time home with room for sweat equity, this charming home in a prime location is not to be missed.
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Listed by: Coldwell Banker Bain • Dan Sygitowicz
Bought with: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
$535,000
1305 W Illinois Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
2beds
964sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$533,900 Zestimate®
$555/sqft
$2,543 Estimated rent
Home value
$533,900
$507,000 - $561,000
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Bright and cozy interiorDetached storage buildingRelaxing soaker tubStorm windowsGenerous level lotSweet breakfast nookWelcoming covered front porch
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Listed by:
Dan Sygitowicz,
Coldwell Banker Bain
Bought with:
Jason Loeb, 91977
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2514095
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Stove/Free Standing, Wall Furnace, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 964
- Total interior livable area: 964 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Territorial
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 380224496262
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- See Remarks
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1921
- Major remodel year: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City
- Water: Public, Company: city
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Columbia
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $555/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $479,711
- Annual tax amount: $4,105
- Date on market: 6/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 26 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2026 | Sold | $535,000-2.7%$555/sqft |
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| 6/3/2026 | Pending sale | $550,000$571/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000$571/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Pending sale | $550,000$571/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000$571/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,928 +1528.7% | $479,711 -2.5% |
| 2023 | $241 -43% | $491,895 +16% |
| 2022 | $423 +41.7% | $424,055 +26% |
| 2021 | $298 -8.4% | $336,552 +8% |
| 2020 | $326 | $311,622 +8.8% |
| 2019 | $326 -3.7% | $286,547 +11.4% |
| 2018 | $338 -5.9% | $257,223 +16.1% |
| 2017 | $359 -5.7% | $221,460 +11% |
| 2016 | $381 -5% | $199,523 +9.7% |
| 2015 | $401 | $181,811 +5.4% |
| 2014 | $401 -41% | $172,496 +4.2% |
| 2013 | $681 | $165,568 +4.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $158,103 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $599 -8.3% | $153,980 |
| 2008 | $653 | $153,980 |
| 2007 | $653 -33.5% | $153,980 |
| 2005 | $982 | $153,980 +78.7% |
| 2004 | $982 -5.9% | $86,170 |
| 2003 | $1,043 +2.8% | $86,170 |
| 2002 | $1,014 -0.4% | $86,170 |
| 2001 | $1,018 | $86,170 +22.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $70,140 |
| 1999 | -- | $70,140 |
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Neighborhood: Columbia
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Parkview Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Whatcom Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Bellingham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Parkview Elem
- Middle: Whatcom Mid
- High: Bellingham 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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