A flat & sunny bicycle pedal from downtown finds you at this 5-bedroom oasis framed in greenery at the edge of Bellingham. Escape to this fully-fenced informal setting at the end of a private lane, with food-bearing gardens in full bloom and plenty of decking and lawn for backyard hangings out. Handsome, modern NW Craftsman home is built around the greatroom w/ generous dining area and huge kitchen w/ tons of cabinet & counter space. Upstairs find primary suite w/ vaulted ceilings and walk-in closet, versatile bonus room/5th bed, and even a true laundry room w/ utility sink! Super usable ground floor mud space has access to the backyard and the oversized garage offers adjustable overhead storage. Don’t forget the insulated detached artist studio or the garden shed. It's all here: main-floor office w/ French doors and southern comfort shutters; natural gas fireplace w/ mantle; inviting, south-facing front porch; and crazy-productive greenhouse. All a short walk to the trails and beaches of the 98225.
Active
Listed by: eXp Realty • Jeff D Braimes
Price cut: $22K (7/31)
$797,000
3217 Locust Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225
5beds
2,350sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$4,795/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
10,454 Square Feet Lot
$788,600 Zestimate®
$339/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private laneInsulated detached artist studioFully-fenced informal settingCrazy-productive greenhouseInviting south-facing front porchGarden shed
- 48 days |
- 1,918 |
- 98 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeff D Braimes,
eXp Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2544908
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Second
Heating
- Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: gas, Water Heater Location: garage
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,350
- Total interior livable area: 2,350 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Attached Garage, RV Parking
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, French Doors, Jetted Tub, Sprinkler System, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
- Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, Green House, High Speed Internet, Hot Tub/Spa, Outbuildings, RV Parking, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 3802230475330000
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: CoB
- Water: Public, Company: Water District 2
- Utilities for property: X-Fin, X-Fin
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Birchwood
HOA
- HOA phone: 360-961-6496
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $339/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $757,497
- Annual tax amount: $7,814
- Date on market: 6/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 50 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$788,600
$749,000 - $828,000
$3,955/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Price change | $797,000-2.7%$339/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #2544908 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $819,000+56%$349/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2544908 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2019 | Sold | $525,000+5.2%$223/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1435199 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2019 | Pending sale | $499,000$212/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. #1435199 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2019 | Listed for sale | $499,000+54.7%$212/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. #1435199 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2011 | Sold | $322,500-2%$137/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #275500 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2011 | Pending sale | $329,000$140/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #275500 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2011 | Listed for sale | $329,000+9.8%$140/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #275500 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2004 | Sold | $299,500$127/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,302 +6.6% | $757,497 -4.2% |
| 2023 | $6,850 +9% | $790,813 +23% |
| 2022 | $6,282 +9.3% | $642,937 +21% |
| 2021 | $5,749 +7% | $531,353 +13.7% |
| 2020 | $5,375 | $467,427 +7% |
| 2019 | $5,375 +7.2% | $436,677 +11.5% |
| 2018 | $5,016 +12.2% | $391,666 +13% |
| 2017 | $4,471 -3% | $346,549 +10.1% |
| 2016 | $4,610 +29.9% | $314,891 +4.9% |
| 2015 | $3,549 | $300,075 -0.9% |
| 2014 | $3,549 -3.6% | $302,811 +4.6% |
| 2013 | $3,683 | $289,539 |
| 2012 | -- | $289,539 |
| 2011 | -- | $289,539 |
| 2010 | -- | $289,539 -0.4% |
| 2009 | $2,817 -6.1% | $290,640 +2.3% |
| 2008 | $2,999 | $284,115 |
| 2007 | $2,999 +6.6% | $284,115 |
| 2005 | $2,813 | $284,115 +31% |
| 2004 | $2,813 +1950.9% | $216,885 +2068.8% |
| 2003 | $137 | $10,000 |
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Neighborhood: Marietta-Alderwood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Alderwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Shuksan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10Squalicum High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.8 mi
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