Charming character home in the heart of Bellingham. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bath and a finished outbuilding there is room for everyone! The cozy living room is highlighted by original built ins, fireplace and picture rail as well as original light fixtures. The bathroom has been redone tastefully to modern needs without compromising the homes aesthetics. Off street parking and a fully fenced back yard offer great convenience all within walking distance to parks and everything you could need nearby. Newer roof, updated electrical, enclosed porch and the studio are just part of the list of loving effort put into this home. This one does not disappoint!!
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Listed by: Bellwether Real Estate • Krystopher Bennett
Bought with: COMPASS
$605,000
503 W Illinois Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
3beds
1,323sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$606,500 Zestimate®
$457/sqft
$2,799 Estimated rent
Home value
$606,500
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Off street parkingOriginal light fixturesEnclosed porchNewer roofPicture rail
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Listed by:
Krystopher Bennett,
Bellwether Real Estate
Bought with:
April Wilhelm, 22008890
COMPASS
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2500685
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Second
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, 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
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Softwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,323
- Total interior livable area: 1,323 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 3803191592670000
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,1 1/2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Products
- Foundation: Concrete Ribbon
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1935
- Major remodel year: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Cornwall Park
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $457/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $529,046
- Annual tax amount: $4,526
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 31 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Sold | $605,000-1.6%$457/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2500685 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2026 | Pending sale | $614,900$465/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2500685 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Price change | $614,900-1.6%$465/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2500685 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2026 | Price change | $625,000-2.3%$472/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2500685 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2026 | Price change | $639,900-1.5%$484/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2500685 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $649,900+54.7%$491/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2500685 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2019 | Sold | $420,000+1.2%$317/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1520320 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2019 | Pending sale | $415,000$314/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #1520320 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2019 | Listed for sale | $415,000+132.5%$314/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #1520320 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2003 | Sold | $178,500+38.4%$135/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #23095331 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2000 | Sold | $129,000$98/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,332 +2.6% | $529,046 -2.5% |
| 2023 | $4,223 +6.7% | $542,483 +16% |
| 2022 | $3,957 +9.7% | $467,666 +20.4% |
| 2021 | $3,608 +1.9% | $388,412 +8% |
| 2020 | $3,540 | $359,641 +10.1% |
| 2019 | $3,540 +6.4% | $326,742 +11.4% |
| 2018 | $3,327 +11.7% | $293,301 +16.1% |
| 2017 | $2,979 -0.7% | $252,522 +11% |
| 2016 | $2,999 +32.5% | $227,562 +9.8% |
| 2015 | $2,264 | $207,332 +5.4% |
| 2014 | $2,264 +2% | $196,710 +3.7% |
| 2013 | $2,220 | $189,774 +4.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $181,229 |
| 2011 | -- | $181,229 |
| 2010 | -- | $181,229 0% |
| 2009 | $1,541 -8.4% | $181,230 +6% |
| 2008 | $1,683 | $170,960 |
| 2007 | $1,683 +35% | $170,960 |
| 2005 | $1,247 | $170,960 +56.2% |
| 2004 | $1,247 -5.9% | $109,425 |
| 2003 | $1,324 +2.8% | $109,425 |
| 2002 | $1,288 -0.4% | $109,425 |
| 2001 | $1,293 | $109,425 +11.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $98,445 |
| 1999 | -- | $98,445 |
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Neighborhood: Cornwall Park
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