3042 Eldridge Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

Original 1926 Craftsman with modern amenities. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a walk-in shower. Historic character pairs with new Unilin wood-laminate flooring throughout; a new kitchen with custom cabinetry, Corian countertops, and integrated sink; and all-new appliances, including a refrigerator with water and ice dispenser, five-burner range, quiet Zephyr range hood, and ultra-quiet Bosch 39 dB dishwasher. Large original windows in the living room and bedrooms provide abundant south- and west-facing natural light. The home includes a raised deck, yard, mature gardens, generous paved off-street parking, and basement storage. For an additional $900 per month, a detached, heated approximately 1,200-square-foot garage/shop with adjoining tall-door RV/boat bay offers rare flexibility for secure parking, storage, outdoor gear, hobbies, or personal project use. The space includes workbenches, lighting, power, compressed air, a hose bib, and a utility sink with hot water. The garage/shop and RV/boat bay may also be leased separately: $500 per month for the heated garage/shop or $400 per month for the tall RV/boat bay, subject to availability and separate lease terms. Directly served by two bus routes with approximately twice-hourly service and an approximately 10-minute trip to downtown; one route operates seven days per week. Downtown is about a 15-minute bike ride via dedicated bike lanes. Little Squalicum Park and Pier are about a 10-minute walk away, and Bellingham Harbor is roughly a five-minute drive. The single-story home has three exterior steps from the driveway to the main level. This carefully maintained home combines upgraded finishes, practical space, and easy access to downtown, parks, the waterfront, and everyday Bellingham life. Lease term: Initial fixed term of 9 months, beginning [move-in date] and ending [end date]. Renewal terms, if offered, will be provided before the end of the initial term. Rent: $3,000 per month for the house. Optional garage/shop and RV/boat bay space may be leased under separate terms: $500 per month for the heated garage/shop, $400 per month for the tall-door RV/boat bay, or $900 per month for both, subject to availability and a separate addendum. Move-in funds: First month's rent, security deposit of $2,000, and last month's rent are due as required by the lease. In accordance with Washington law, eligible move-in charges may be paid in installments upon the tenant's written request. Utilities: Owner pays water. Tenant is responsible for gas and electric service and must place those accounts in the tenant's name before move-in. Tenant is responsible for trash/recycling and internet service. Smoking: No smoking, vaping, cannabis use, or burning of any substance is permitted inside the home. Pets: No pets or animals are permitted, except as required by applicable law for approved assistance animals. Optional garage/shop use: If leased, the garage/shop and/or RV bay are for the tenant's personal storage, parking, and noncommercial hobby use only. No residential occupancy, subletting, customer or employee visits, business operations, hazardous-material storage, spray finishing, welding, or repair work for compensation without the owner's prior written consent.