Nestled in Bellingham's highly sought-after Sehome neighborhood, 809 Liberty Street offers the perfect blend of timeless Pacific Northwest charm and an unbeatable location with mountain and city views. Directly bordering the 180-acre Sehome Arboretum with over six miles of scenic trails, nature truly becomes your backyard. This beautifully maintained 1912 Craftsman features three bedrooms, abundant natural light, original architectural details, and versatile bonus spaces ideal for a home office, studio, or recreation room. Thoughtful updates include new insulation, a new electrical panel, new windows, new gutters, new appliances and fresh interior and exterior paint providing modern comfort while preserving the home's historic character. The detached garage is permitted for a studio bonus room, offering exceptional flexibility for guests or a creative workspace! Situated on a generous lot with mature landscaping and mountain views, this property provides privacy, beauty, and room to enjoy the outdoors, all just minutes from Western Washington University, downtown Bellingham, waterfront amenities, shopping, dining, and recreation.
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Listed by: eXp Realty
$700,000
809 Liberty Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
3beds
1,938sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$707,500 Zestimate®
$361/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original architectural detailsAbundant natural lightNew windowsNew electrical panelNew guttersNew insulationNew appliances
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Cody Stacy,
eXp Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2535044
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,938
- Total interior livable area: 1,938 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Fireplace, Skylight(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Mountain(s), Territorial
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Features: Dead End Street, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Rooftop Deck
- Topography: Partial Slope
Details
- Parcel number: 3803312153080000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl, Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1912
- Major remodel year: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sehome
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $361/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $687,766
- Annual tax amount: $5,630
- Date on market: 6/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 10 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$707,500
$672,000 - $743,000
$3,341/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $700,000-0.7%$361/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2535044 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2022 | Sold | $705,000+5.1%$364/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1912598 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2022 | Pending sale | $671,000$346/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1912598 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2022 | Listed for sale | $671,000+123.7%$346/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1912598 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2020 | Listing removed | $2,500$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,500$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2005 | Sold | $299,900+29%$155/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #25053596 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2003 | Sold | $232,500$120/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,630 +2.6% | $687,766 -2.5% |
| 2023 | $5,489 +8.6% | $705,277 +18% |
| 2022 | $5,056 +16.6% | $597,704 +28% |
| 2021 | $4,337 +1.9% | $466,956 +8% |
| 2020 | $4,255 | $432,367 +13.3% |
| 2019 | $4,255 +9.5% | $381,763 +5.9% |
| 2018 | $3,887 +6.1% | $360,607 +16.1% |
| 2017 | $3,662 -0.7% | $310,483 +9.9% |
| 2016 | $3,688 +28.2% | $282,510 +7.2% |
| 2015 | $2,876 | $263,478 +3.1% |
| 2014 | $2,876 -0.2% | $255,555 +3.4% |
| 2013 | $2,883 | $247,033 +2.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $240,011 |
| 2011 | -- | $240,011 -2.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $247,180 -7.4% |
| 2009 | $2,406 +20.6% | $266,855 |
| 2008 | $1,995 | $266,855 +31.7% |
| 2007 | $1,995 -13.6% | $202,680 |
| 2005 | $2,310 | $202,680 |
| 2004 | $2,310 +77.9% | $202,680 +88.9% |
| 2003 | $1,298 +2.8% | $107,270 |
| 2002 | $1,263 -0.4% | $107,270 |
| 2001 | $1,267 | $107,270 |
| 2000 | -- | $107,270 -0.4% |
| 1999 | -- | $107,685 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Sehome
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Happy Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Fairhaven Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 9/10Sehome High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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- Washington
- Whatcom County
- Bellingham
- 98225
- Sehome
- 809 Liberty Street
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