Step back in time and discover the potential of this 1937 home, ideally located within walking distance to Lake Padden, scenic trails, and the historic Fairhaven district. Set on nearly half an acre, this unique property offers a rare opportunity to create your dream home while enjoying the character and beauty of a bygone era. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, the home showcases timeless details including hardwood floors throughout and a layout full of warmth and possibility. Large windows invite in natural light, and select vantage points offer a partial view of Bellingham Bay—an added bonus to an already special setting. Outside, the property feels like your own private mini farm in the heart of the city. With a garden shed, a possible chicken coop, and a heated outbuilding ideal for a studio, yoga room, or creative workspace, the possibilities are endless for those seeking a more self-sufficient or hobby-focused lifestyle. While this home is truly a diamond in the rough and ready for some updates, its solid bones, expansive lot, and unbeatable location make it a standout investment. The basement offers additional potential, with the option to create a separate rental or Airbnb for added income. Bring your vision and restore this hidden gem to its full glory—properties like this, with land, character, and location, are a rare find in Bellingham.
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Listed by: Peace Arch Real Estate
Bought with: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
$817,000
2400 38th Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
4beds
2,104sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
0.46 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$388/sqft
$4,074 Estimated rent
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Hardwood floors throughoutGarden shedExpansive lot
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Apr 22
Listed by:
Julia Mullenix,
Peace Arch Real Estate
Bought with:
Heather C. Othmer, 73648
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2506259
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas, Wood
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: gas, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,104
- Total interior livable area: 2,104 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached Carport, RV Parking
- Carport spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Dimensions: 20,038
- Features: Corner Lot, Paved, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, RV Parking
- Topography: Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 370307457257
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition,Torch Down
Condition
- Fair
- Year built: 1937
- Major remodel year: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Bellingham
- Water: Public, Company: City of Bellingham
- Utilities for property: Comcast
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Bellingham
- Subdivision: Samish
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Cumulative days on market: 12 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2026 | Sold | $817,000+5.4%$388/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2506259 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Pending sale | $775,000$368/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2506259 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $775,000+159.2%$368/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2506259 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2010 | Sold | $299,000-20.3%$142/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #29142070 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2010 | Price change | $375,000-6.2%$178/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. #29142070 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2009 | Listed for sale | $399,900$190/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. #29142070 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,177 +1.6% | $754,655 -3.5% |
| 2023 | $6,082 +8.1% | $781,636 +17.5% |
| 2022 | $5,626 +12.9% | $665,226 +24% |
| 2021 | $4,983 +7.6% | $536,487 +14% |
| 2020 | $4,632 | $470,598 +5.3% |
| 2019 | $4,632 +1.8% | $446,700 +7.7% |
| 2018 | $4,548 +8% | $414,746 +12.7% |
| 2017 | $4,212 -3.7% | $368,144 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $4,373 +24.6% | $338,982 +5.4% |
| 2015 | $3,510 | $321,485 +5% |
| 2014 | $3,510 +1.6% | $306,169 +5% |
| 2013 | $3,455 | $291,623 -8.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $318,354 -0.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $319,132 -2.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $325,962 -5% |
| 2009 | $3,092 +420.4% | $342,990 +143.2% |
| 2008 | $594 | $141,025 -44.7% |
| 2007 | $594 | $254,980 +80.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $141,025 |
| 2004 | $716 -38.6% | $141,025 |
| 2003 | $1,166 +4.7% | $141,025 -25.4% |
| 2002 | $1,114 -0.7% | $188,965 +34% |
| 2001 | $1,121 | $141,025 |
| 2000 | -- | $141,025 |
| 1999 | -- | $141,025 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Samish Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Happy Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Fairhaven Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 9/10Sehome High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 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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