Classic Craftsman in the heart of Bellingham! This sunny 1935 bungalow has all the original woodwork with gorgeous oak & fir floors, curved archways, coved ceilings, & cedar lined closets. New bath features soaking tub & custom tile. Updated kitchen with high-end cabinetry, sleek countertops, & stainless appliances. Quiet location on a dead-end street, fully fenced back yard with fruit trees, chicken coop, large southern exposure garden area & huge patio for enjoying warm summer nights. New furnace & exterior paint. Garage & unfinished basement offer lots of storage. Two blocks from the Bay to Baker trail that leads directly to the new Squalicum pier. All the charm of days gone by & the convenience of modern amenities in this historic home!
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Listed by: John L. Scott Bellingham • Jennifer Sandoval
Bought with: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
$710,000
2803 Cottonwood Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225
3beds
1,810sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$724,300 Zestimate®
$392/sqft
$2,447 Estimated rent
Home value
$724,300
$659,000 - $789,000
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Huge patioFruit treesChicken coopUpdated kitchenCoved ceilingsCedar lined closetsNew bath
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Jul 21
Listed by:
Jennifer Sandoval,
John L. Scott Bellingham
Bought with:
Jacson Bevens, 127233
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2409061
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Softwood
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,810
- Total interior livable area: 1,810 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, Patio
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 3802131270490000
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl, Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1935
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, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Birchwood
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $392/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $503,278
- Annual tax amount: $4,121
- Offers reviewed: 07/21/2025
- Date on market: 9/10/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 315 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2025 | Sold | $710,000+2.2%$392/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2409061 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2025 | Pending sale | $695,000$384/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2409061 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $695,000+5.3%$384/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2409061 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2022 | Sold | $660,000+10.2%$365/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1923999 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2022 | Pending sale | $599,000$331/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1923999 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2022 | Listed for sale | $599,000+154.9%$331/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1923999 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2014 | Sold | $235,000$130/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #636222 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2014 | Pending sale | $235,000$130/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Bellingham #636222 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2014 | Price change | $235,000-2.1%$130/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Bellingham #636222 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2014 | Listed for sale | $240,000+8%$133/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Bellingham #636222 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2008 | Sold | $222,280$123/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,121 +0.8% | $503,278 -4.2% |
| 2023 | $4,090 +4.9% | $525,408 +14% |
| 2022 | $3,899 +10.2% | $460,884 +21% |
| 2021 | $3,538 +18% | $380,896 +25% |
| 2020 | $2,999 | $304,669 +7% |
| 2019 | $2,999 +3.4% | $284,671 +11.5% |
| 2018 | $2,899 +11.8% | $255,333 +13% |
| 2017 | $2,593 -3.4% | $225,920 +10% |
| 2016 | $2,683 +25.7% | $205,338 +5% |
| 2015 | $2,135 | $195,589 +17.2% |
| 2014 | $2,135 +13.4% | $166,911 +4.3% |
| 2013 | $1,883 | $160,054 |
| 2012 | -- | $160,054 |
| 2011 | -- | $160,054 |
| 2010 | -- | $160,054 -0.3% |
| 2009 | $1,413 +28.2% | $160,530 +2.4% |
| 2008 | $1,103 +522.7% | $156,745 |
| 2007 | $177 | $156,745 +79.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $87,120 |
| 2004 | $213 -25.9% | $87,120 |
| 2003 | $288 +4.7% | $87,120 -14.4% |
| 2002 | $275 -0.7% | $101,820 +16.9% |
| 2001 | $277 | $87,120 |
| 2000 | -- | $87,120 |
| 1999 | -- | $87,120 |
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Neighborhood: Birchwood
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Birchwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Shuksan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Bellingham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Birchwood Elem
- Middle: Shuksan Mid
- High: Bellingham 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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