This delightful 2-bedroom bungalow sits on an oversized, level lot in the heart of the Columbia neighborhood. A welcoming covered front porch leads you into a home filled with vintage character, featuring rounded doorways, built-ins, storm windows, and a relaxing soaker tub. Outside, the large, flat backyard offers endless possibilities, complete with a newly built deck and a detached garage/storage building. The long driveway provides ample off-street parking. Ideally located within walking distance of local breweries, shopping, dining, and parks, this home is a fantastic opportunity whether as a cozy residence, an investment rental, or a first-time homebuyer’s dream with room for sweat equity. A charming home in a prime location!
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Listed by: Coldwell Banker Bain • Bethnie Morrison
Bought with: Muljat Group
$539,000
1308 W Illinois Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
2beds
840sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$547,100 Zestimate®
$642/sqft
$2,586 Estimated rent
Home value
$547,100
$498,000 - $602,000
$2,586/mo
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Large flat backyardRelaxing soaker tubNewly built deckLong drivewayStorm windowsOversized level lotVintage character
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Listed by:
Bethnie Morrison,
Coldwell Banker Bain,
Jeffery Morrison,
Coldwell Banker Bain
Bought with:
Josh Silverman
Muljat Group
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2354555
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Baseboard, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Kitchen
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 840
- Total interior livable area: 840 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 49' x 120' x 49' x 120
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 380224943160000
- Zoning: RS5
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Products
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: COB
- Water: Public, Company: COB
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Columbia
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $642/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $456,875
- Annual tax amount: $3,647
- Date on market: 7/6/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 381 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA
- Inclusions: Dryer(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2025 | Sold | $539,000$642/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2354555 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2025 | Pending sale | $539,000$642/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2354555 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $539,000+57.4%$642/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2354555 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2020 | Listing removed | $342,500$408/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Bain #1593492 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2020 | Listed for sale | $342,500$408/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Bain #1593492 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2020 | Sold | $342,500$408/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1593492 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2020 | Pending sale | $342,500$408/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Bain #1593492 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2020 | Listed for sale | $342,500$408/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Bain #1593492 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,742 +2.6% | $456,875 -2.5% |
| 2023 | $3,647 +6.7% | $468,480 +16% |
| 2022 | $3,418 +14.8% | $403,869 +26% |
| 2021 | $2,977 +1.9% | $320,531 +8% |
| 2020 | $2,921 | $296,788 +7.8% |
| 2019 | $2,921 +4.2% | $275,240 +11.4% |
| 2018 | $2,803 +11.7% | $247,075 +16.1% |
| 2017 | $2,509 -0.7% | $212,723 +11% |
| 2016 | $2,527 +32.5% | $191,607 +9.7% |
| 2015 | $1,906 | $174,621 +5.4% |
| 2014 | $1,906 +2% | $165,675 -2.4% |
| 2013 | $1,869 | $169,713 +4.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $162,070 |
| 2011 | -- | $162,070 |
| 2010 | -- | $162,070 |
| 2009 | $1,382 -8.4% | $162,070 +5.8% |
| 2008 | $1,509 | $153,255 |
| 2007 | $1,509 +51.5% | $153,255 |
| 2005 | $996 | $153,255 +75.4% |
| 2004 | $996 -5.9% | $87,390 |
| 2003 | $1,058 +2.8% | $87,390 |
| 2002 | $1,029 -0.4% | $87,390 |
| 2001 | $1,032 | $87,390 +9.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $79,985 |
| 1999 | -- | $79,985 |
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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: 1.1 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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