This perfect Southside character home has it all! Classic charm with the right updates: light-filled spaces, warm wood floors, & a modernized kitchen. Fresh paint, and new carpet—easy, comfortable, move-in ready. The kitchen shines with a full suite of stainless appliances and timeless finishes. The ground floor offers a bedroom on the main, and a work-from-home office w/a sunny view leading to the backyard out the French doors. Head upstairs, around the artisan staircase for two more large bedrooms, a bathroom, and a fun area to play or create. Tuck away with a good book in the owl cove or take a seat on the upper deck soaking in evening orange-glowed sunsets. Outdoor living? Done right! A large, fully fenced yard with lots of room to breathe. Garden beds offer 'farm to table' just steps from the kitchen. Expansive lower deck is perfect for gatherings. Covered patio with portico—rain or shine, you’re set. Mature shrubs and trees, adorned w/seasonal blooming flowers, decorate this property. Need space to create? You’ve got it. Oversized detached 2+ car garage with shop area, wood stove and 2 sliding wall doors that open wide to the backyard—projects, gear, or a true flex space. Bonus shed with windows—ideal for a studio or creative space. Centrally located just a few minutes to Fairhaven, WWU, I-5, and miles of trails. A neighborhood with a vibe. A home with personality!
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Listed by: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Bought with: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
$988,000
1306 23rd Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
4beds
1,998sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1896
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$494/sqft
$3,671 Estimated rent
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Bedroom on the mainTimeless finishesModernized kitchenWarm wood floorsLight-filled spacesArtisan staircaseCovered patio with portico
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Apr 28
Listed by:
Cindy S. Clark,
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Bought with:
Heather C. Othmer, 73648
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2508784
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Second
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas, Solar (Unspecified)
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, High Tech Cabling
- Flooring: Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,998
- Total interior livable area: 1,998 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, High Tech Cabling
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 9,147 sqft
- Features: Paved, Sidewalk, Cabana/Gazebo, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 3702015290830000
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Siding, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1896
- Major remodel year: 1896
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Bellingham
- Water: Public, Company: City of Bellingham
- Utilities for property: Comcast/Xfinity, Comcast/Xfinity
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Bellingham
- Subdivision: Happy Valley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Sold | $988,000+2.5%$494/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2508784 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2026 | Pending sale | $964,000$482/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2508784 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $964,000$482/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2508784 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2025 | Sold | $964,000+13.5%$482/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2442270 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2025 | Pending sale | $849,000$425/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2442270 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $849,000$425/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2442270 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,333 +1.6% | $773,715 -3.5% |
| 2023 | $6,236 +7.8% | $801,377 +17.5% |
| 2022 | $5,784 +12.6% | $682,027 +24% |
| 2021 | $5,134 +5.3% | $550,036 +14% |
| 2020 | $4,878 | $482,484 +5.3% |
| 2019 | $4,878 +1.8% | $457,982 +28.3% |
| 2018 | $4,793 +28.6% | $356,986 +12.7% |
| 2017 | $3,726 -3.3% | $316,875 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $3,852 +24.5% | $291,774 +5.4% |
| 2015 | $3,093 | $276,714 +5% |
| 2014 | $3,093 +1.6% | $263,531 +5% |
| 2013 | $3,045 | $251,002 +17.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $213,196 -0.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $213,611 -2.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $218,733 -5.8% |
| 2009 | $2,094 +37.2% | $232,255 |
| 2008 | $1,527 | $232,255 +49.8% |
| 2007 | $1,527 -13.6% | $155,085 |
| 2005 | $1,767 | $155,085 |
| 2004 | $1,767 +37.2% | $155,085 +45.7% |
| 2003 | $1,288 +2.8% | $106,435 |
| 2002 | $1,253 -0.4% | $106,435 |
| 2001 | $1,257 | $106,435 |
| 2000 | -- | $106,435 +9.6% |
| 1999 | -- | $97,080 |
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Neighborhood: Happy Valley
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Happy Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Fairhaven Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Sehome High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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