This adorable craftsman style home in Happy Valley has timeless charm, modern updating and incredible potential. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, hardwood floors, and a welcoming main level layout, the home sits in one of Bellingham’s most desirable neighborhoods. The partially finished and usable basement—supported by a newer foundation and lower level completed roughly 20 years ago—opens the door to future bedrooms, a preplanned second bath and expanded living areas. A one car garage provides great storage for your car, bikes, kayaks, and more. With parks, trails, and Fairhaven just minutes away, this location offers unmatched convenience and quality of life. A rare opportunity to personalize and expand in a truly exceptional setting.
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Listed by: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. • Ethan Potts
$777,500
1912 Mill Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225
3beds
1,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$748,900 Zestimate®
$432/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
One car garageHardwood floorsGreat storageWelcoming main level layout
- 58 days |
- 886 |
- 35 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ethan Potts,
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2546703
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Daylight,Partially Finished,Bath/Stubbed
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,800
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Features: Fenced-Partially, Patio
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 3702014151140000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1928
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: Happy Valley
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $432/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $664,532
- Annual tax amount: $5,752
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 60 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$748,900
$711,000 - $786,000
$2,659/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $777,500$432/sqft |
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| 11/1/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/31/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,700+10.2%$2/sqft |
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| 10/31/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/21/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,450+2.1%$1/sqft |
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| 11/11/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/2/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,400+20%$1/sqft |
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| 5/7/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/6/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,000$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,440 +1.6% | $664,532 -3.5% |
| 2023 | $5,356 +7.8% | $688,291 +17.5% |
| 2022 | $4,968 +12.7% | $585,783 +24% |
| 2021 | $4,410 +5.3% | $472,418 +14% |
| 2020 | $4,190 | $414,398 +5.3% |
| 2019 | $4,190 +1.8% | $393,354 +26% |
| 2018 | $4,117 +26.4% | $312,110 +12.7% |
| 2017 | $3,257 -3.3% | $277,040 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $3,368 +24.5% | $255,079 +5.4% |
| 2015 | $2,704 | $241,903 +5% |
| 2014 | $2,704 +1.6% | $230,379 +4.9% |
| 2013 | $2,662 | $219,607 +8.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $201,992 -0.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $202,437 -2.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $207,025 -5.4% |
| 2009 | $1,973 +294.9% | $218,815 |
| 2008 | $500 | $218,815 +331.2% |
| 2007 | $500 | $50,750 |
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Neighborhood: Happy Valley
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lowell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Fairhaven Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Sehome High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Happy Vly 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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