Well-maintained Samish Hill home offering space, light and privacy. Fresh interior paint and refinished hardwood floors create a clean, move-in ready feel. Vaulted ceilings and skylights bring in abundant natural light, while a gas fireplace adds warmth to the kitchen and main living area. The flexible layout includes 3 bedrooms, 2 baths on the main-level; plus a spacious lower-level rec room, bonus room and generous storage. Backing to a wooded area, the setting on a 6,970 SF lot offers added privacy and a pleasant backdrop for relaxing and outdoor entertaining. Conveniently located in South Bellingham, just minutes to Lake Padden, trails, and Fairhaven.
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Listed by: Real Property Associates
Bought with: Keller Williams Western Realty
Zestimate®
$730,000
223 Milton Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
3beds
1,956sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$730,000 Zestimate®
$373/sqft
$3,422 Estimated rent
Home value
$730,000
$694,000 - $774,000
$3,422/mo
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Spacious lower-level rec roomBonus roomRefinished hardwood floorsFresh interior paintVaulted ceilingsGenerous storage
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christie Elliott,
Real Property Associates,
Tom Elliott,
Real Property Associates
Bought with:
Shawneen Nymoen, 24018798
Keller Williams Western Realty
Ben Kinney, 24329
Keller Williams Western Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2512994
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Second
Entry hall
- Level: Split
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Second
Living room
- Level: Second
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Utility Room off garage
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Upper Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,956
- Total interior livable area: 1,956 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Entry location: Split
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Curbs, Dead End Street, Paved, Sidewalk, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 3803321250270000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Entry
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement/Concrete
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Bellingham
- Water: Public, Company: City of Bellingham
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Bellingham
- Subdivision: Samish
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2026 | Sold | $730,000+0.7%$373/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2512994 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2026 | Pending sale | $724,950$371/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2512994 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $724,950+116.4%$371/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2512994 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2015 | Sold | $335,000$171/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #785063 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,916 +1.6% | $600,418 -3.5% |
| 2023 | $4,840 +8.1% | $621,884 +17.5% |
| 2022 | $4,477 +12.9% | $529,266 +24% |
| 2021 | $3,965 +7.6% | $426,839 +14% |
| 2020 | $3,685 | $374,418 +5.4% |
| 2019 | $3,685 +1.8% | $355,403 +3.5% |
| 2018 | $3,619 +3.8% | $343,454 +12.7% |
| 2017 | $3,488 -3.7% | $304,863 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $3,621 +24.6% | $280,763 +5.4% |
| 2015 | $2,907 | $266,302 +5% |
| 2014 | $2,907 +1.6% | $253,614 +5.2% |
| 2013 | $2,862 | $241,009 -7.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $260,726 -0.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $261,482 -1.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $266,463 -4.2% |
| 2009 | $2,507 +25.5% | $278,045 |
| 2008 | $1,997 | $278,045 +37.1% |
| 2007 | $1,997 -13.6% | $202,870 |
| 2005 | $2,312 | $202,870 |
| 2004 | $2,312 +27.5% | $202,870 +35.5% |
| 2003 | $1,813 +2.8% | $149,760 |
| 2002 | $1,763 -0.4% | $149,760 |
| 2001 | $1,769 | $149,760 |
| 2000 | -- | $149,760 +6.4% |
| 1999 | -- | $140,790 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Samish Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Happy Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 8/10Fairhaven Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 9/10Sehome High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 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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