South Hill mid-century home with vintage charm ready for new owner to spruce up and enjoy a gorgeous view. Home has been a rental for many years and is tenant occupied. Mostly original interior with dated features ready for a fresh update. Basement comes equipped with full-kitchen and livable unit - could be used as MIL or possibly a rental unit (buyer to verify). Property abuts alley and is partially terraced but overgrown. Roof is about 8 years old, radiant heat in ceilings, the deck was rebuilt in 2018. Opportunity it waiting! Please do not disturb tenants.
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Listed by: The Foundation Group LLC
Bought with: Muljat Group
$1,070,000
228 S Forest Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
4beds
2,262sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$1,327,000 Zestimate®
$473/sqft
$4,005 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,327,000
$1.21M - $1.47M
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Radiant heat
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Jun 09
Listed by:
Ethan Szmania,
The Foundation Group LLC
Bought with:
Julian Friedman, 115982
Muljat Group
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2074730
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, StoveRange, Water Heater: gas, Water Heater Location: basement
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,262
- Total interior livable area: 2,262 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Second Kitchen, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Ocean, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Ocean
Lot
- Size: 7,840 sqft
- Features: Curbs
- Topography: PartialSlope,Sloped,Terraces
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Additional structures: ADU Beds: 1, ADU Baths: 1
- Parcel number: 3802363390860000
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: no
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fair
- Year built: 1954
- Major remodel year: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Available
- Water: Community
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Bellingham
- Subdivision: South Hill
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Cumulative days on market: 998 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2023 | Sold | $1,070,000+22.3%$473/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2074730 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2023 | Pending sale | $875,000$387/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #NWM2074730 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $875,000$387/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #NWM2074730 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,082 +1.6% | $1,109,875 -3.5% |
| 2023 | $8,943 +8.1% | $1,149,556 +17.5% |
| 2022 | $8,272 +12.9% | $978,351 +24% |
| 2021 | $7,329 +7.6% | $789,014 +14% |
| 2020 | $6,812 | $692,112 +5.4% |
| 2019 | $6,812 +1.8% | $656,964 +19.7% |
| 2018 | $6,689 +20% | $548,755 +12.7% |
| 2017 | $5,573 -3.7% | $487,095 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $5,786 +24.6% | $448,424 +5.5% |
| 2015 | $4,642 | $425,222 +5% |
| 2014 | $4,642 +1.6% | $404,966 +4.7% |
| 2013 | $4,569 | $386,710 +4.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $369,973 -0.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $370,706 -2.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $379,533 -5.8% |
| 2009 | $3,631 -2.1% | $402,760 |
| 2008 | $3,710 | $402,760 +6.8% |
| 2007 | $3,710 -13.6% | $376,955 |
| 2005 | $4,296 | $376,955 |
| 2004 | $4,296 +56% | $376,955 +65.7% |
| 2003 | $2,753 +2.8% | $227,445 |
| 2002 | $2,677 -0.4% | $227,445 |
| 2001 | $2,687 | $227,445 |
| 2000 | -- | $227,445 +17.3% |
| 1999 | -- | $193,875 |
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Neighborhood: South Hill
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- 8/10Lowell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Fairhaven Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Sehome High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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