Welcome to the Avalon! An appealing multifamily investment opportunity located at 201 N Commercial Street in Bellingham, Washington. Originally built between 1900 and 1906, the property is a two-story, sixteen-unit apartment community located in downtown Bellingham. Built as ten large flats, the Bellingham Herald described the building as “the leading fashionable apartment house in the city and the most modern.” Tenants enjoy nine-foot ceilings throughout all units, with ample natural light provided by large windows in nearly every room. The original fir siding remains in excellent condition, contributing to the historic charm of the property. The property unit mix consists of two studios with approximately 400 square feet, eight one-bedrooms averaging approximately 600 square feet, and six two-bedrooms averaging approximately 930 square feet. All units retain their original trim, and many retain original fir flooring that’s been repainted over time. Some units have been upgraded with baseboard heat, and all units have radiator heat served by a steam boiler in the basement. There is no known knob-and-tube wiring, and Square D electrical panels supply electricity to the units. Supply lines have been replaced with pex plumbing in nearly all units. The Avalon offers excellent price-per-pound metrics of $140,625 per unit and $201 per foot, not including the large basement. The Avalon provides an excellent, risk-adjusted income stream with room for growth in the long term.
Pending feasibility
Listed by: John L. Scott, Inc • Jonathan D. Bye • 206-400-7586
Price cut: $150K (8/25)
$2,100,000
201 N Commercial Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
20beds
16baths
11,180sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$1,976,200 Zestimate®
$188/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original trimUpgraded with baseboard heat
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- on Zillow
- 51
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- 2
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jonathan D. Bye 206-400-7586 transactions@jonbye.com,
John L. Scott, Inc
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2553317
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 20
- Bathrooms: 16
Heating
- Radiator, Recirculation Pump, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Softwood, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 11,180
- Total interior livable area: 11,180 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Details
- Parcel number: 3803301862470000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: 10+ Units
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Products
- Roof: Torch Down
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Bellingham
- Water: Public, Company: Bellingham
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bellingham
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $188/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $21,170
- Date on market: 7/11/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
Estimated market value
$1,976,200
$1.88M - $2.08M
$1,327/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2026 | Pending sale | $2,100,000$188/sqft |
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| 8/25/2026 | Price change | $2,100,000-6.7%$188/sqft |
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| 7/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,250,000+18.4%$201/sqft |
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| 4/13/2017 | Sold | $1,900,000-20.8%$170/sqft |
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| 1/21/2017 | Pending sale | $2,400,000$215/sqft |
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| 1/12/2017 | Listed for sale | $2,400,000+173.3%$215/sqft |
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| 7/6/2007 | Sold | $878,000$79/sqft |
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