The perfect perch above Squalicum Beach w/southern exposure. Gardeners take notice- current owner has 13 years of organic gardening in this sunny front yard. Amazing soil, poured concrete edging and garden maps included in sale. Half acre lot stretches down ravine abutting park land at Squalicum Park trails. House is a chic, unique open concept 1 bedroom with den on upper level. Feels very large with kitchen, dining and living space all open to floor-to-ceiling glass facing S over deck, gardens & a seasonal view of Bellingham Bay. Picture perfect garden shed and patios finish off the yard with aesthetically pleasing, practical charm. Plenty of room to expand on the house- DTDesign plans for a primary over garage included.
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Listed by: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. • Heather C. Othmer
Bought with: Coldwell Banker Bain
$655,000
609 Marine Drive, Bellingham, WA 98225
1beds
1,280sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
0.52 Acres Lot
$668,300 Zestimate®
$512/sqft
$1,934 Estimated rent
Home value
$668,300
$608,000 - $735,000
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Half acre lotSunny front yardRavine abutting park landSouthern exposureAmazing soilFloor-to-ceiling glassOpen concept
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Listed by:
Heather C. Othmer,
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Bought with:
Lori Jo Smith, 33536
Coldwell Banker Bain
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2291450
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Second
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Other, See Remarks, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,280
- Total interior livable area: 1,280 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceramic Tile, Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, French Doors, Walk-In Pantry, Wall to Wall Carpet
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Partial, Sound, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Sound
Lot
- Size: 0.52 Acres
- Dimensions: 136 x 89 x 95 x 119 x 46 x 208
- Features: Adjacent to Public Land, Dead End Street, Secluded, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope,Steep Slope
- Residential vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 380223325183
- Zoning description: RES,Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked
- Foundation: Poured Concrete, Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Bellingham
- Water: Public, Company: City of Bellingham
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Birchwood
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $512/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $633,250
- Annual tax amount: $5,625
- Date on market: 1/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 436 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/10/2025 | Sold | $655,000-0.6%$512/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2291450 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2024 | Pending sale | $659,000$515/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2291450 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $659,000$515/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2291450 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2024 | Pending sale | $659,000$515/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2291450 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $659,000+175.7%$515/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2291450 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2012 | Sold | $239,000$187/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #263981 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2012 | Listed for sale | $239,000$187/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #263981 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2011 | Listing removed | $239,000$187/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #263981 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2011 | Listed for sale | $239,000+64.8%$187/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #263981 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2002 | Sold | $145,000+314.3%$113/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #22228882 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/1999 | Sold | $35,000$27/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,105 +8.5% | $633,250 -2.5% |
| 2023 | $5,625 +2.8% | $649,368 +16% |
| 2022 | $5,471 +25.2% | $559,802 +38.6% |
| 2021 | $4,370 +1.6% | $403,892 +8% |
| 2020 | $4,300 | $373,974 +10.9% |
| 2019 | $4,300 +11% | $337,302 +11.4% |
| 2018 | $3,874 +12.1% | $302,790 +16.1% |
| 2017 | $3,457 -0.3% | $260,691 +11.1% |
| 2016 | $3,468 +37% | $234,749 +9.7% |
| 2015 | $2,531 | $213,973 |
| 2014 | $2,531 +2.5% | -- |
| 2013 | $2,469 | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $803 -57.3% | $178,275 |
| 2008 | $1,882 | $178,275 |
| 2007 | $1,882 +33.3% | $178,275 |
| 2005 | $1,412 | $178,275 +60.7% |
| 2004 | $1,412 -3.3% | $110,970 |
| 2003 | $1,459 +2.1% | $110,970 |
| 2002 | $1,429 +0.4% | $110,970 |
| 2001 | $1,424 | $110,970 +17.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $94,470 +125.4% |
| 1999 | -- | $41,905 |
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Neighborhood: Marietta-Alderwood
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Alderwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Shuksan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Squalicum High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Alderwood 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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