Single-level home in the Fairhaven neighborhood with a 2-car garage - an absolute gem! This home has site-finished oak hardwood floors, walls of windows that flood the space with natural light, and soaring vaulted and 9-foot ceilings. Inside you'll find a living room with a gas fireplace with a mantel and hearth, a kitchen designed for both functionality and charm with an eating nook and breakfast bar, and a convenient laundry room. The spacious primary suite features a walk-in closet, a water closet and a full bath. A second full bath serves guests with ease. French doors open to a versatile room that can serve as an office or a bedroom, while a sliding glass door leads to a lovely deck, perfect for enjoying the serene surroundings. Backing onto the stunning 100-Acre Wood this home offers direct access to gorgeous trails, Fairhaven Park, and the Interurban Trail system providing miles of scenic adventures. Plus, you're just a short stroll to historic Fairhaven, where charming shops, cozy cafes, and delightful restaurants await. Nearby waterfront parks, the Community Boating Center, and the Bellingham Cruise Terminal add to the lifestyle perks. From here you can hop on the Amtrak to Portland, Seattle, or Vancouver, catch a boat charter for whale watching, sail on the Schooner Zodiac or Ferry to Alaska. This location is truly one of a kind, offering an irreplaceable combination of nature, convenience, and lifestyle flexibility. Homes like this are rare—don’t let it slip away!
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Listed by: COMPASS
Bought with: RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
$830,000
2611 16th Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
3beds
1,373sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
$833,800 Zestimate®
$605/sqft
$2,870 Estimated rent
Home value
$833,800
$759,000 - $917,000
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Single-level homeSite-finished oak hardwood floorsSpacious primary suiteWalk-in closetWater closetSerene surroundingsBreakfast bar
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Apr 28
Listed by:
Michelle R Harrington,
COMPASS
Bought with:
Gabrielle Balolia, 138620
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2509729
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,373
- Total interior livable area: 1,373 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 7,405 sqft
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Curbs, Paved, Deck, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 370212256221
- Zoning: RS7.2
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Siding, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1998
- Major remodel year: 1998
Details
- Builder name: Greenbriar
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Bellingham
- Water: Public, Company: City of Bellingham
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: CCRs
Location
- Region: Bellingham
- Subdivision: Fairhaven
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2026 | Sold | $830,000+10.7%$605/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2509729 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2026 | Pending sale | $749,900$546/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2509729 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $749,900$546/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2509729 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $455 +5.3% | $718,301 -3.5% |
| 2023 | $432 -7.8% | $743,982 +17.5% |
| 2022 | $469 -53.4% | $633,180 +24% |
| 2021 | $1,006 -12% | $510,642 +14% |
| 2020 | $1,143 | $447,928 +5.3% |
| 2019 | $1,143 -3.8% | $425,181 +18.3% |
| 2018 | $1,188 -5.6% | $359,443 +12.7% |
| 2017 | $1,258 -5.5% | $319,056 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $1,331 +78% | $293,800 +5.4% |
| 2015 | $747 | $278,647 +5% |
| 2014 | $747 -45.9% | $265,371 +5.1% |
| 2013 | $1,382 | $252,560 -1.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $256,470 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $2,485 +41.4% | $275,640 |
| 2008 | $1,757 +191% | $275,640 +54.5% |
| 2007 | $604 | $178,365 +25.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $142,275 |
| 2004 | $728 -38.1% | $142,275 |
| 2003 | $1,176 +61.1% | $142,275 -5.9% |
| 2002 | $730 -0.7% | $151,155 +6.2% |
| 2001 | $735 | $142,275 |
| 2000 | -- | $142,275 |
| 1999 | -- | $142,275 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: South
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Happy Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Fairhaven Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Sehome High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 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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