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  • Listed by: eXp Realty • Jeff D Braimes • 360-961-6496
    Bought with: John L. Scott Bellingham
    $785,000

    3217 Locust Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

    5beds
    2,350sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2004
    10,454 Square Feet Lot
    $781,700 Zestimate®
    $334/sqft
    $3,785 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $781,700

    $735,000 - $829,000

    $3,785/mo

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    What's special

    Private laneInsulated detached artist studioFully-fenced informal settingCrazy-productive greenhouseInviting south-facing front porchGarden shed
    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.

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    Listed by:

    Jeff D Braimes 360-961-6496 jeff@braimes.com,

    eXp Realty

    Bought with:

    Austin Hudspeth, 24003869

    John L. Scott Bellingham

    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2544908MLS Logo

    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: $334/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $780,239
    • Annual tax amount: $7,814
    • Date on market: 6/25/2026
    • Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/23/2026Sold$785,000-1.5%$334/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2544908 Report a problem
    8/18/2026Pending sale$797,000$339/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2544908 Report a problem
    7/31/2026Price change$797,000-2.7%$339/sqft
    Source: eXp Realty #2544908 Report a problem
    6/25/2026Listed for sale$819,000+56%$349/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2544908 Report a problem
    5/16/2019Sold$525,000+5.2%$223/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1435199 Report a problem
    4/15/2019Pending sale$499,000$212/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. #1435199 Report a problem
    4/6/2019Listed for sale$499,000+54.7%$212/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. #1435199 Report a problem
    10/28/2011Sold$322,500-2%$137/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #275500 Report a problem
    9/26/2011Pending sale$329,000$140/sqft
    Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #275500 Report a problem
    9/23/2011Listed for sale$329,000+9.8%$140/sqft
    Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #275500 Report a problem
    10/14/2004Sold$299,500$127/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,814 +7%$780,239 +3%
    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
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Marietta-Alderwood

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