A private oasis in the city! Situated on sunny perch with large fenced backyard, patio space and amazing landscaping. Great natural light streams through the house with SE exposure. Incredible privacy and windows facing out into the canopy of trees that line Birch Street and lead to a Sunrise community center (clubhouse, weight room, tennis and swimming pool). All living can be done from upper level with primary bedroom, backyard access, kitchen, dining & living area. 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom on middle level and then a bonus room/ partial mother-in-law suite on the lower level with private entry. Gas fireplace. Newer appliances, furnace & H2O htr.
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Listed by: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Bought with: RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
$785,200
2217 W Birch, Bellingham, WA 98229
3beds
2,174sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1982
0.28 Acres Lot
$803,700 Zestimate®
$361/sqft
$3,748 Estimated rent
Home value
$803,700
$731,000 - $884,000
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Gas fireplaceGreat natural lightSunny perchLarge fenced backyardAmazing landscapingIncredible privacyNewer appliances
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Listed by:
Heather C. Othmer,
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Bought with:
Briddick Webb, 26476
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2396341
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: gas, Water Heater Location: garage
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Upper Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,174
- Total interior livable area: 2,174 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Water Heater
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Curbs, Dead End Street, Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Dog Run, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio
- Topography: Partial Slope,Terraces
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 3803283944980000
- Zoning: RES
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: no
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1982
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City
- Water: Community, Company: City
- Utilities for property: Comcast, Comcast
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Athletic Court, Clubhouse, Park, Trail(s)
Location
- Region: Bellingham
- Subdivision: Alabama Hill
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $97 monthly
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Cumulative days on market: 218 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25/2025 | Sold | $785,200-1.7%$361/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2396341 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Pending sale | $799,000$368/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2396341 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,000+52.2%$368/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2396341 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2019 | Listing removed | $525,000$241/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #1447318 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2019 | Price change | $525,000-3.7%$241/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #1447318 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2019 | Listed for sale | $545,000+76.4%$251/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #1447318 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2008 | Sold | $309,000+99.4%$142/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #28098207 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2000 | Sold | $155,000$71/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,934 +0.8% | $602,729 -4.2% |
| 2023 | $4,897 +4.9% | $629,231 +14% |
| 2022 | $4,669 +10.2% | $551,957 +21% |
| 2021 | $4,237 | $456,163 +20.5% |
| 2020 | -- | $378,575 +7% |
| 2019 | $3,726 +3.4% | $353,728 +11.5% |
| 2018 | $3,602 +11.8% | $317,273 +13% |
| 2017 | $3,222 -3.4% | $280,725 +10% |
| 2016 | $3,334 +25.7% | $255,154 +5% |
| 2015 | $2,653 | $243,034 +19.4% |
| 2014 | $2,653 +15.6% | $203,473 +4.3% |
| 2013 | $2,296 | $195,041 |
| 2012 | -- | $195,041 |
| 2011 | -- | $195,041 |
| 2010 | -- | $195,041 -0.3% |
| 2009 | $1,718 -8.4% | $195,645 +2.7% |
| 2008 | $1,875 | $190,530 |
| 2007 | $1,875 +13.9% | $190,530 |
| 2005 | $1,647 | $190,530 +31.8% |
| 2004 | $1,647 -5.9% | $144,525 |
| 2003 | $1,749 +2.8% | $144,525 |
| 2002 | $1,701 -0.4% | $144,525 |
| 2001 | $1,707 | $144,525 +15.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $125,425 |
| 1999 | -- | $125,425 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Alabama Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Roosevelt Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Kulshan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Bellingham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Roosevelt Elementary
- Middle: Kulshan 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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