Fairy-tale South Hill home on two lots with a detached ADU! Peace and tranquility surround you as lush landscaping leads to this beautifully remodeled Tudor. Tastefully updated by Moceri Construction in 2008, the home blends original character with modern comfort. The main level features artistic leaded glass built-ins, a cozy fireplace, French doors to a large view deck, an updated kitchen with Smith & Vallee cabinets and soapstone counters, plus a main-floor primary bedroom or office. Upstairs includes two spacious bedrooms with bay views and a charmingly updated full bath. Detached 1BD, 1BA ADU off the alley has new paint and carpet—perfect for guests or rental income. Close to parks, trails, and Fairhaven—just bring your walking shoes!
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Listed by: COMPASS • Galen Hirss
Bought with: Hansen Group Real Estate Inc
$1,510,000
251 N Garden Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
4beds
3,180sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$1,302,700 Zestimate®
$475/sqft
$4,650 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,302,700
$1.19M - $1.42M
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Cozy fireplaceUpdated kitchenMain-floor primary bedroomLush landscapingRemodeled tudorSoapstone countersSmith and vallee cabinets
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Listed by:
Galen Hirss,
COMPASS,
Rom Hirss,
COMPASS
Bought with:
Ashleigh Abhold, 27993
Hansen Group Real Estate Inc
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2418460
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,595
- Total interior livable area: 3,180 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, French Doors, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, City, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings
- Topography: Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Additional structures: ADU Beds: 1, ADU Baths: 1
- Parcel number: 380236454188
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Bellingham
- Water: Public, Company: City of Bellingham
- Utilities for property: Xfinity/Comcast, Xfinity/Comcast
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: South Hill
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $475/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,142,464
- Annual tax amount: $9,348
- Date on market: 8/24/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 216 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2025 | Sold | $1,510,000-3.3%$475/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2418460 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2025 | Pending sale | $1,562,000$491/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2418460 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,562,000+123.5%$491/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2418460 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,950$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2010 | Listing removed | $699,000$220/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #77498 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2010 | Listed for sale | $699,000+2.1%$220/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #77498 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2010 | Sold | $684,500-2.1%$215/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #77570 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2010 | Listed for sale | $699,000$220/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #77570 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,349 +1.6% | $1,142,464 -3.5% |
| 2023 | $9,205 +8.1% | $1,183,309 +17.5% |
| 2022 | $8,515 +12.9% | $1,007,077 +24% |
| 2021 | $7,544 +7.6% | $812,181 +14% |
| 2020 | $7,012 | $712,434 +5.4% |
| 2019 | $7,012 +1.8% | $676,254 +36% |
| 2018 | $6,886 +36.4% | $497,202 +12.7% |
| 2017 | $5,049 -3.7% | $441,335 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $5,242 +24.6% | $406,356 +5.4% |
| 2015 | $4,207 | $385,369 +5% |
| 2014 | $4,207 +1.6% | $367,010 +4.9% |
| 2013 | $4,141 | $349,792 -8.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $382,708 -0.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $383,581 -2.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $392,119 -5.3% |
| 2009 | $3,731 +10.5% | $413,860 |
| 2008 | $3,377 | $413,860 +20.6% |
| 2007 | $3,377 -13.6% | $343,110 |
| 2005 | $3,910 | $343,110 |
| 2004 | $3,910 +77.7% | $343,110 +88.7% |
| 2003 | $2,201 +2.8% | $181,820 |
| 2002 | $2,140 -0.4% | $181,820 |
| 2001 | $2,148 | $181,820 +0.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $181,260 +27% |
| 1999 | -- | $142,740 |
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Neighborhood: South Hill
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lowell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Fairhaven Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 9/10Sehome High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lowell 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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