Inviting and well-maintained rambler in the sought after Birchwood neighborhood 1496 sq ft of true single level living. This 2 bed, 1.75 bath home features a walk-in bathtub, cozy fireplace, and a 2 car garage. The homes heat pump offers central AC in summer and reliable heating in the winter. Two floor to ceiling windows fill the main living room with natural light, while a second family room adds flexible space for everyday living or entertaining. Out back, the 340 sq ft deck and shed make outdoor living easy, framed by mature trees and thoughtfully landscaped garden for privacy and character. The bedrooms feature original hardwood floor. Convenient location close to schools, parks, shopping, the airport, and trail systems leading to Squalicum Beach and Bellingham Bay.
Active
Listed by: eXp Realty • Shelly Jo Chambers
$679,000
3224 Firwood Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225
2beds
1,496sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$4,135/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
0.29 Acres Lot
$658,300 Zestimate®
$454/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceWalk-in bathtubFramed by mature treesInviting and well-maintained rambler
- 6 days |
- 969 |
- 56 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Shelly Jo Chambers,
eXp Realty,
Brent Chambers,
eXp Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2555644
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Fireplace Insert, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,496
- Total interior livable area: 1,496 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Jetted Tub
- Spa features: Bath
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Paved, Deck, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 380213128006
- 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
- Year built: 1965
- Major remodel year: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Bellingham
- Water: Public, Company: City of Bellingham
- Utilities for property: Comcast, Comcast
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Birchwood
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $454/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $596,677
- Annual tax amount: $4,885
- Date on market: 7/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$658,300
$625,000 - $691,000
$2,323/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $679,000$454/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,885 +135.1% | $596,677 -4.2% |
| 2023 | $2,078 +3.6% | $622,914 +14% |
| 2022 | $2,007 +7% | $546,415 +21% |
| 2021 | $1,875 +31.9% | $451,583 +25.1% |
| 2020 | $1,422 | $360,873 +7% |
| 2019 | $1,422 +1.9% | $337,162 +11.5% |
| 2018 | $1,395 +7.7% | $302,411 +13% |
| 2017 | $1,295 -3.9% | $267,576 +10% |
| 2016 | $1,348 +1.3% | $243,168 +5% |
| 2015 | $1,331 | $231,670 +1.4% |
| 2014 | $1,331 +52.2% | $228,500 +4.4% |
| 2013 | $874 | $218,783 |
| 2012 | -- | $218,783 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $1,942 +131.4% | $219,530 +70.8% |
| 2008 | $839 | $128,530 -40.3% |
| 2007 | $839 -17.1% | $215,405 +67.6% |
| 2005 | $1,012 -30.9% | $128,530 |
| 2004 | $1,465 -5.9% | $128,530 |
| 2003 | $1,556 +2.8% | $128,530 |
| 2002 | $1,513 +144.8% | $128,530 +7.5% |
| 2001 | $618 | $119,585 +3.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $115,405 |
| 1999 | -- | $115,405 |
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Neighborhood: Birchwood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Birchwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Shuksan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Bellingham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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