This 1926 craftsman home in the Birchwood neighborhood offers so much potential for sweat equity, whether you're looking to update the home or for future development. Many original charming features remain in the house, including the beautiful wood floors and built in dining room hutch. For modern conveniences - a home addition in 2002 increased square footage and provides a roomy kitchen, living room, primary bedroom and bathroom with jetted tub. Vaulted ceilings and a large skylight in the addition make the space light and bright. The house sits on over half an acre of land within Bellingham city limits...allowing for potential ADU and/or D-ADU options. Don't miss the three car, 40' x 20' detached garage with lots of room for vehicles, storage, workspace, etc. All this in a great location near trails, parks, and retail.
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Listed by: John L. Scott Bellingham • Holly Tremaine-Swanson
Bought with: NextHome Northwest Living
$620,000
3016 Cottonwood Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225
3beds
1,773sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
0.55 Acres Lot
$620,100 Zestimate®
$350/sqft
$2,979 Estimated rent
Home value
$620,100
$589,000 - $657,000
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Roomy kitchenBeautiful wood floorsPrimary bedroomBathroom with jetted tubLarge skylightVaulted ceilings
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Jul 17
Listed by:
Holly Tremaine-Swanson,
John L. Scott Bellingham
Bought with:
Sean Ryan, 23669
NextHome Northwest Living
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2553809
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Softwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: See Remarks, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,773
- Total interior livable area: 1,773 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached Garage, RV Parking
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, French Doors, Jetted Tub, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.55 Acres
- Features: Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, RV Parking, Shop
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 3802144570770000
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fixer
- Year built: 1926
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: $350/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $588,330
- Annual tax amount: $5,180
- Offers reviewed: 07/17/2026
- Date on market: 7/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Listing terms: Rehab Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Sold | $620,000+24.2%$350/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2553809 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2026 | Pending sale | $499,000$281/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2553809 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,000-18.8%$281/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2553809 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2024 | Sold | $614,200$346/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,817 +0.8% | $588,330 -4.2% |
| 2023 | $4,780 +4.9% | $614,200 +14% |
| 2022 | $4,558 +10.2% | $538,772 +21% |
| 2021 | $4,136 +18.7% | $445,266 +25.8% |
| 2020 | $3,483 | $353,908 +7% |
| 2019 | $3,483 +3.4% | $330,674 +11.5% |
| 2018 | $3,367 +11.8% | $296,594 +13% |
| 2017 | $3,012 -3.4% | $262,429 +10% |
| 2016 | $3,117 +25.7% | $238,516 +5% |
| 2015 | $2,480 | $227,199 +13.3% |
| 2014 | $2,480 +9.6% | $200,593 +4.3% |
| 2013 | $2,263 | $192,385 |
| 2012 | -- | $192,385 |
| 2011 | -- | $192,385 |
| 2010 | -- | $192,385 -0.3% |
| 2009 | $1,725 -8.4% | $192,950 +0.8% |
| 2008 | $1,884 | $191,380 |
| 2007 | $1,884 +38% | $191,380 |
| 2005 | $1,365 | $191,380 +59.8% |
| 2004 | $1,365 -5.9% | $119,755 |
| 2003 | $1,450 +20.2% | $119,755 +16.9% |
| 2002 | $1,206 -0.4% | $102,415 |
| 2001 | $1,210 | $102,415 +23.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $82,885 |
| 1999 | -- | $82,885 |
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Neighborhood: Birchwood
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Birchwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Shuksan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Bellingham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 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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