Prepare to be smitten! This classic South Hill Craftsman is on a quiet street in one of Bellingham's best neighborhoods. Built in 1912, this beauty boasts all the charm you would expect, plus updates for modern living. You'll love the spacious kitchen with eating area; custom built-ins in living room flank a newer gas fireplace; updated bathrooms with custom cabinets and heated stone floor in main level bath! Built-in murphy bed/sofa in main level bedroom, with a cozy gas stove, offers maximum use for yourself and guests. The roof and 9KW Solar PV were installed in 2019; electric water heater (2020); and there's a double garage! The finished basement space has its own entrance and was just redone from the studs -- floor, walls, ceiling, electrical, lighting, vanities, refrigerator and freezer -- this would be a great ADU! Outside, the private backyard has new grassy area and landscaping, patio and "tree house." In the front, you'll be be enchanted by the fragrant peonies and wisteria draped across the front porch in the spring. Enjoy spectacular bay and island views from your master bedroom, spacious front porch, or upstairs deck. Plus: Just blocks to WWU campus, stairway down to Boulevard Park trail, between Fairhaven and Downtown.
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Listed by: eXp Realty • Melissa Schapiro
Price cut: $35K (10/2)
$1,260,000
137 S Forest Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
5beds
3,813sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$1,229,200 Zestimate®
$330/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newer gas fireplaceDouble garageCozy gas stoveUpstairs deckSpacious front porch
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- on Zillow
- 4,399
- views
- 393
- saves
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melissa Schapiro,
eXp Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2573291
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Radiator, Stove/Free Standing, Electric, Natural Gas, Solar PV
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: electric, Water Heater Location: basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Other, Softwood, Stone
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, See Remarks, Main Level: 2, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,813
- Total interior livable area: 3,813 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, City, Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Ocean
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 110 x 51 feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Patio
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 3802363841180000
- Zoning: res single
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Bellingham
- Water: Public, Company: City of Bellingham
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: South Hill
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $330/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,222,583
- Annual tax amount: $10,150
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$1,229,200
$1.17M - $1.29M
$4,927/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2026 | Price change | $1,260,000-2.7%$330/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2573291 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+8.4%$340/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2573291 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2022 | Sold | $1,195,000$313/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1951217 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2022 | Pending sale | $1,195,000$313/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1951217 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000+172.8%$313/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1951217 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2002 | Sold | $438,000$115/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #22257906 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,150 -1.2% | $1,222,583 -2.6% |
| 2024 | $10,272 +1.6% | $1,255,334 -3.5% |
| 2023 | $10,114 +8.1% | $1,300,215 +17.5% |
| 2022 | $9,356 +12.9% | $1,106,572 +24% |
| 2021 | $8,289 +7.6% | $892,421 +14% |
| 2020 | $7,704 | $782,819 +5.4% |
| 2019 | $7,704 +1.8% | $743,065 +27% |
| 2018 | $7,566 +27.3% | $585,281 +12.7% |
| 2017 | $5,944 -3.7% | $519,519 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $6,171 +24.6% | $478,409 +5.4% |
| 2015 | $4,954 | $453,743 +5% |
| 2014 | $4,954 +1.6% | $432,125 +5.1% |
| 2013 | $4,876 | $411,100 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $411,842 +0.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $409,910 -2% |
| 2010 | -- | $418,086 -4.5% |
| 2009 | $3,946 +1.2% | $437,665 |
| 2008 | $3,900 | $437,665 +10.5% |
| 2007 | $3,900 -13.6% | $396,205 |
| 2005 | $4,515 | $396,205 |
| 2004 | $4,515 +54% | $396,205 +63.6% |
| 2003 | $2,931 +2.8% | $242,165 |
| 2002 | $2,851 -0.4% | $242,165 |
| 2001 | $2,861 | $242,165 |
| 2000 | -- | $242,165 +21.1% |
| 1999 | -- | $200,030 |
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Neighborhood: South Hill
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lowell 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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