Unobstructed views over Bellingham Bay, easy access to the Lake Padden Trail systems, historic Fairhaven, and convenient I-5 access for commuting…welcome to 3605 Cowgill Ave. This recently updated 1,815 sq ft home sits on an oversized lot offering exceptional privacy or future build potential (buyer to verify). Thoughtfully remodeled on sought-after Samish Hill, the home features an open-concept layout ideal for cooking and entertaining, with oak flooring throughout the main-level dining room, primary bedroom, and kitchen. Maple-wrapped beams frame a chef’s dream kitchen with quartz countertops, an Italian-made ILVE double oven, soft-close custom cabinetry, and spalted maple floating shelves. Main bath offers radiant floor heat, and a floor to ceiling sliding door in the primary bedroom lets you enjoy sunrise views from the comfort of your bed. Sliders from the primary and dining room open to an oversized deck leading to a fire pit area, low-maintenance turf, covered seating area, and flat backyard. Mature apple and Italian plum trees border the driveway. Additional highlights include boat/rv parking, TDG built-in home audio system, new washer/dryer, two-car carport with storage, gas fireplace, two-head mini-split heat pump, tankless water heater, and recently insulated attic. Thoughtfully updated as the sellers’ forever home… Please see supplements for full home feature list and additional info on site build options.
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Listed by: John L. Scott Bellingham • Ian Krause
Bought with: HomeSmart One Realty
$1,050,000
3605 Cowgill Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98229
3beds
1,815sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
0.29 Acres Lot
$1,057,400 Zestimate®
$579/sqft
$3,232 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,057,400
$973,000 - $1.14M
$3,232/mo
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Gas fireplaceFlat backyardTankless water heaterTwo-head mini-split heat pumpSpalted maple floating shelvesLow-maintenance turfCovered seating area
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Mar 09
Listed by:
Ian Krause,
John L. Scott Bellingham
Bought with:
Dawn Rood, 22000939
HomeSmart One Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2485195
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
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: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Ductless, Radiant, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless, None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,815
- Total interior livable area: 1,815 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Wine/Beverage Refrigerator
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, City, Ocean, Sound, Strait
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Ocean,Sound,Strait
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available
- Topography: Terraces
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 370307459526
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement/Concrete, Metal/Vinyl, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Bellingham
- Water: Public, Company: City of Bellingham
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bellingham
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $579/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $682,904
- Annual tax amount: $5,590
- Offers reviewed: 03/09/2026
- Date on market: 4/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/20/2026 | Sold | $1,050,000+16.8%$579/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2485195 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2026 | Pending sale | $899,000$495/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2485195 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000+175.8%$495/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2485195 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2012 | Sold | $326,000-4.1%$180/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #320089 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2012 | Pending sale | $339,900$187/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #320089 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2012 | Price change | $339,900-2.9%$187/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #320089 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2012 | Listed for sale | $349,900+47.6%$193/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #320089 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2003 | Sold | $237,000+53.9%$131/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/1999 | Sold | $154,000$85/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,590 +1.6% | $682,904 -3.5% |
| 2023 | $5,504 +8.1% | $707,320 +17.5% |
| 2022 | $5,092 +12.9% | $601,978 +24% |
| 2021 | $4,509 +7.6% | $485,479 +14% |
| 2020 | $4,191 | $425,855 +5.3% |
| 2019 | $4,191 +1.8% | $404,229 +4.5% |
| 2018 | $4,116 +4.7% | $386,967 +12.7% |
| 2017 | $3,930 -3.7% | $343,486 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $4,080 +24.6% | $316,231 +5.5% |
| 2015 | $3,274 | $299,878 +5% |
| 2014 | $3,274 +1.6% | $285,593 +4.8% |
| 2013 | $3,222 | $272,552 +4.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $261,848 -0.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $262,406 -2.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $268,447 -5.5% |
| 2009 | $2,561 +17.8% | $284,090 |
| 2008 | $2,175 | $284,090 +28.6% |
| 2007 | $2,175 -13.6% | $220,925 |
| 2005 | $2,518 | $220,925 |
| 2004 | $2,518 +52% | $220,925 +61.5% |
| 2003 | $1,656 +2.8% | $136,830 |
| 2002 | $1,611 -0.4% | $136,830 |
| 2001 | $1,616 | $136,830 |
| 2000 | -- | $136,830 +3% |
| 1999 | -- | $132,875 |
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Neighborhood: Samish Hill
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Happy Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Fairhaven Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10Sehome High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Sehome 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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