A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on Bellingham’s sought-after south side! Tucked on 2.1 acres with RARE & DIRECT Chuckanut Trail access, this historic homestead radiates charm w/ 100+ year old hand hewn cedar logs & original dovetail joints yet lives modern w/ a newer metal roof, newer windows, 4-burner Jenn Air gas range & brand-new washer/dryer. Remodeled in 1970's & 80's incld lifting the home onto a solid concrete foundation & more. Upstairs, the primary + 2 BDS share a stunning spa-like bath w/ soaking tub & heated floors. Sunny grounds w/ peek-a-boo bay views invite you outside, while ductless A/C keeps you cool inside. Only minutes to Fairhaven, yet private, peaceful & truly irreplaceable. Properties like this rarely come available!
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Listed by: COMPASS
Bought with: COMPASS
$1,015,000
2500 California Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
4beds
3,690sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
2.1 Acres Lot
$1,238,800 Zestimate®
$275/sqft
$5,393 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,238,800
$1.08M - $1.44M
$5,393/mo
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Peek-a-boo bay viewsHeated floorsSoaking tubSunny groundsOriginal dovetail jointsStunning spa-like bathNewer windows
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Listed by:
Alana Mey,
COMPASS
Bought with:
Alana Mey, 121114
COMPASS
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2425335
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Baseboard, Ductless, Stove/Free Standing, Electric, Propane
Cooling
- Ductless, None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Softwood, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,690
- Total interior livable area: 3,690 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, French Doors, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wired for Generator
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Ocean, Partial, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Ocean
Lot
- Size: 2.10 Acres
- Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded, Cable TV, Deck, High Speed Internet, Patio, Propane
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 3703180603930000
- Zoning: RR5A
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Wired for Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1910
- Major remodel year: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: Septic
- Water: Community, Public, Company: City of Bellingham
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Bellingham
- Subdivision: Chuckanut
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Cumulative days on market: 145 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2025 | Sold | $1,015,000+1.5%$275/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2425335 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2025 | Pending sale | $999,900$271/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2425335 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $999,900+185.7%$271/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2425335 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2000 | Sold | $350,000$95/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #20056285 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,676 +5.2% | $934,873 |
| 2023 | $7,299 +26.6% | $934,873 +38% |
| 2022 | $5,764 +4.5% | $677,430 +15% |
| 2021 | $5,518 +8.9% | $589,069 +18% |
| 2020 | $5,066 | $499,211 |
| 2019 | $5,066 -3.4% | $499,211 +18.3% |
| 2018 | $5,243 +18.5% | $421,994 +13.9% |
| 2017 | $4,423 -2.2% | $370,499 +5.5% |
| 2016 | $4,523 +17.8% | $351,067 +6.9% |
| 2014 | $3,839 +0.7% | $328,397 +1.4% |
| 2013 | $3,814 | $323,863 -0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $326,518 |
| 2011 | -- | $326,518 -2.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $335,389 -4.6% |
| 2009 | $3,169 +17.3% | $351,550 |
| 2008 | $2,703 | $351,550 +28% |
| 2007 | $2,703 -13.6% | $274,595 |
| 2005 | $3,129 | $274,595 |
| 2004 | $3,129 -0.6% | $274,595 +5.6% |
| 2003 | $3,147 +2.8% | $259,990 |
| 2002 | $3,060 -0.4% | $259,990 |
| 2001 | $3,071 | $259,990 +60.1% |
| 1999 | -- | $162,360 |
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Neighborhood: South
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Happy Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10Fairhaven Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Sehome High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 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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