Rare opportunity to unlock serious equity in one of Bellingham's most beloved neighborhoods! Nestled in the sought-after Columbia neighborhood, this 1920s Craftsman is full of character, charm, and endless potential. From the original hardwood floors and timeless built-ins to the welcoming enclosed porch, this home is just waiting for the right vision to restore it to its former glory. The property feels like a hidden retreat, surrounded by mature trees, blooming lilacs, fruit trees, and lush gardens that create a true secret-garden setting. Tucked at the back of the property is a legal detached ADU bursting with possibilities - restore it for rental income, guest space, a studio, or multigenerational living. Whether you choose to renovate the main home first, tackle both simultaneously, or create your dream compound, the opportunity here is incredibly rare. Backing to Squalicum Creek and spanning just over .60 acres, this property offers an exceptional sense of privacy and space while still being close to everything. A detached garage, storage shed, abundant off-street parking, and a newer furnace in the main home add even more value to this one-of-a-kind property.
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Listed by: John L. Scott Bellingham • Kate Fadden
Bought with: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
$655,000
1610 E Maplewood Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225
3beds
2,564sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
0.64 Acres Lot
$655,100 Zestimate®
$255/sqft
$3,463 Estimated rent
Home value
$655,100
$622,000 - $694,000
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Fruit treesAbundant off-street parkingLegal detached aduBacking to squalicum creekDetached garageTrue secret-garden settingOriginal hardwood floors
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Jun 02
Listed by:
Kate Fadden,
John L. Scott Bellingham
Bought with:
Travis Fox, 115959
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2530298
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,764
- Total interior livable area: 2,564 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 0.64 Acres
- Features: Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, Outbuildings
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: ADU Beds: 1, ADU Baths: 1
- Parcel number: 3802244104780000
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fixer
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Bellingham
- Water: Public, Company: City of Bellingham
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Columbia
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $255/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $774,826
- Annual tax amount: $6,701
- Offers reviewed: 06/02/2026
- Date on market: 7/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Listing terms: Rehab Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Sold | $655,000+9.3%$255/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2530298 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2026 | Pending sale | $599,000$234/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2530298 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000$234/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2530298 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,337 +299.1% | $774,826 -2.5% |
| 2023 | $1,588 +4% | $794,506 +16% |
| 2022 | $1,526 +8.1% | $684,932 +26% |
| 2021 | $1,412 -0.7% | $543,596 +8% |
| 2020 | $1,423 | $503,330 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $1,423 -1.9% | $492,218 +11.4% |
| 2018 | $1,450 +6.5% | $441,836 +16.1% |
| 2017 | $1,362 -2.3% | $380,407 +10.9% |
| 2016 | $1,394 +18% | $342,893 +9.8% |
| 2015 | $1,181 | $312,364 +5.4% |
| 2014 | $1,181 -0.5% | $296,361 +10.8% |
| 2013 | $1,187 | $267,520 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $793 -62.7% | $219,820 +1.8% |
| 2008 | $2,125 | $215,870 |
| 2007 | $2,125 +18.3% | $215,870 |
| 2005 | $1,796 +900% | $215,870 +37% |
| 2004 | $180 -90.6% | $157,570 |
| 2003 | $1,907 +2.8% | $157,570 |
| 2002 | $1,855 -0.4% | $157,570 |
| 2001 | $1,861 | $157,570 +5.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $149,935 |
| 1999 | -- | $149,935 |
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Neighborhood: Columbia
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