Incredible development opportunity in Bellingham's Birchwood neighborhood! This 27,560 sq ft vacant lot sits directly behind Birchwood Elementary and offers exceptional versitility. Build a spacious single-family home, subdivide into 4 lots (each allowing an ADU), or develop up to 6 multi-family units- property has been evaluted and supports all these options. Dreaming of a farm-to-table lifestyle? A micro mini farm is allowed here! Keep non-commercial livestock- horses, goats, sheep, chickens- and grow your own organic food. The land has been free of chemicals for at least 60 years, making it prime for sustainable gardening. Buyer to verify all development potential with the city.
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Listed by: Muljat Group • Mary Stidham
Bought with: Bellingham Real Estate Company
$430,000
2829 Cottonwood Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
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0.63Acres
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$2,276 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Mary Stidham,
Muljat Group,
Kena Greer Brashear,
Muljat Group
Bought with:
Leo Cohen, 27718
Bellingham Real Estate Company
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2406111
Facts & features
Interior
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.63 Acres
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 3802130690210000
- Zoning: RS20.0
- Zoning description: Residential,See Remarks,Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: In Street
- Gas: In Street
- Sewer: In Street
- Water: Available
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Birchwood
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $311,376
- Annual tax amount: $2,552
- Date on market: 10/23/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 272 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/26/2025 | Sold | $430,000-4.4% |
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| 11/15/2025 | Pending sale | $450,000 |
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| 8/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $450,000 |
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| 8/1/2025 | Pending sale | $450,000 |
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| 7/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $450,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,552 +7.6% | $311,376 +2.3% |
| 2023 | $2,372 +18.6% | $304,376 +29% |
| 2022 | $1,999 | $235,950 |
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Neighborhood: Birchwood
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Birchwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 6/10Shuksan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Bellingham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Birchwood Elem
- Middle: Shuksan Mid
- High: Squalicum 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.
- Washington
- Whatcom County
- Bellingham
- 98225
- Birchwood
- 2829 Cottonwood Ave
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