Looking for easy, affordable living? This charming 1-bed, 1-bath end-unit condo checks every box - brand new stove, cozy wood-burning fireplace, and all on one level with ramp access. It’s clean, turn-key, and move-in ready! Low monthly dues (with most utilities included!). Close to Whatcom Community College, I-5, restaurants and shopping. Ideally located near Whatcom Community College, I-5, and shopping — affordable living has never looked better! FHA-approved, too!
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Listed by: NextHome Northwest Living • Sean Ryan
Bought with: Hansen Group Real Estate Inc
$249,000
3538 Northwest Avenue #29, Bellingham, WA 98225
1beds
644sqft
Multi Family, Condominium
Built in 1979
-- sqft lot
$217,100 Zestimate®
$387/sqft
$1,668 Estimated rent
Home value
$217,100
$200,000 - $234,000
$1,668/mo
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Listed by:
Sean Ryan,
NextHome Northwest Living
Bought with:
Katty Baldwin, 101765
Hansen Group Real Estate Inc
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2452573
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Wall Furnace, Electric, Wood
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Closet, Cooking - Electric Hookup, Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
- Windows: Coverings: Blinds
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 644
- Total interior livable area: 644 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Uncovered
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Fireplace, Ground Floor, Washer, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 4,268 Square Feet
- Features: Dead End Street, Paved
Details
- Parcel number: 3802131722440039
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Condo (1 Level)
- Property subtype: Multi Family, Condominium
Materials
- Wood Products
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Company: City of Bellingham
- Water: Company: City of Bellingham
- Utilities for property: Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Outside Entry
- Subdivision: Birchwood
HOA
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Road Maintenance, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
- HOA fee: $266 monthly
- HOA phone: 360-656-5091
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $387/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $224,237
- Annual tax amount: $1,833
- Date on market: 1/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 197 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/10/2026 | Sold | $249,000$387/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2452573 Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2026 | Pending sale | $249,000$387/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2452573 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,000-0.8%$387/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2452573 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2025 | Sold | $251,000-3.1%$390/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2356046 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2025 | Pending sale | $259,000$402/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2356046 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $259,000+128.7%$402/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2356046 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2008 | Sold | $113,230$176/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,839 +5.2% | $224,237 |
| 2023 | $1,748 +2.1% | $224,237 +11% |
| 2022 | $1,712 +12.2% | $202,015 +23% |
| 2021 | $1,526 +29% | $164,240 +36.7% |
| 2020 | $1,183 | $120,169 +8.5% |
| 2019 | $1,183 +4.9% | $110,755 +14% |
| 2018 | $1,128 +14.3% | $97,144 +16.2% |
| 2017 | $987 -0.7% | $83,604 +9.4% |
| 2016 | $993 +27% | $76,440 +6.7% |
| 2015 | $782 | $71,640 +4.3% |
| 2014 | $782 +0.9% | $68,705 +7.6% |
| 2013 | $775 | $63,830 -18.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $78,560 |
| 2011 | -- | $78,560 -0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $79,200 -1% |
| 2009 | $527 +10.5% | $80,000 +36.8% |
| 2008 | $477 | $58,465 +20.6% |
| 2007 | $477 | $48,465 |
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Neighborhood: Birchwood
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Birchwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Shuksan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Bellingham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Birchwood Elem
- Middle: Shuksan Mid
- High: Squalicum 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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