Tucked away on a quiet street, this welcoming home offers a comfortable blend of space, natural light, and privacy. Recent updates include engineered hardwood flooring, fresh interior and exterior paint, and a refreshed kitchen designed for everyday living. The kitchen and dining area serve as the heart of the home, with skylights and expansive windows bringing in abundant natural light and views of the backyard. Warm wood cabinetry, generous storage, and a large island create a space that naturally brings people together. Easy access to the deck makes it simple to enjoy meals, gatherings, or a quiet morning outdoors. The main living area features a cozy gas fireplace, while the lower level provides additional room to spread out with a second fireplace and a spacious rec room. Whether used for movie nights, hobbies, working from home, exercise, or creative pursuits, the flexible layout adapts to a variety of needs and lifestyles. Outside, mature landscaping creates a peaceful and private setting with plenty of room to garden, play, relax, or personalize the space over time. Air conditioning and a large deck overlooking the yard add to the home's everyday comfort and enjoyment. Offering a thoughtful balance of indoor and outdoor living, this home provides a warm and versatile setting in a convenient Bellingham location.
Pending
Listed by: COMPASS • Erika Buse
$748,000
862 E Douglas, Bellingham, WA 98226
4beds
2,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
0.29 Acres Lot
$730,200 Zestimate®
$340/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Second fireplaceCozy gas fireplaceSpacious rec roomLarge islandEngineered hardwood flooringWarm wood cabinetryGenerous storage
- 24 days |
- 1,671 |
- 127 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Jun 23
Listed by:
Erika Buse,
COMPASS
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2540086
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Bath Off Primary
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Daylight
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,200
- Total interior livable area: 2,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wired for Generator
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Dead End Street, Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 3703055152560000
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Wired for Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl, Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1971
- Major remodel year: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: Septic
- Water: Public, Company: COB
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bellingham
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $340/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $595,541
- Annual tax amount: $5,351
- Offers reviewed: 06/23/2026
- Date on market: 6/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 25 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$730,200
$694,000 - $767,000
$3,439/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2026 | Pending sale | $748,000$340/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2540086 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $748,000+36%$340/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2540086 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2021 | Sold | $550,000+0.2%$250/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1712205 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2021 | Pending sale | $549,000$250/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1712205 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $549,000$250/sqft |
Source: Muljat Group #1712205 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,351 +3.2% | $595,541 -3.5% |
| 2023 | $5,186 +4.4% | $616,832 +17.5% |
| 2022 | $4,967 +11.1% | $524,967 +24% |
| 2021 | $4,470 +12.2% | $423,372 +14% |
| 2020 | $3,985 | $371,376 +5.4% |
| 2019 | $3,985 +2.1% | $352,516 +7.3% |
| 2018 | $3,901 +7.7% | $328,403 +12.7% |
| 2017 | $3,623 -4% | $291,504 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $3,774 +24.9% | $268,452 +5.4% |
| 2015 | $3,022 | $254,620 +5% |
| 2014 | $3,022 +1.9% | $242,489 +5.2% |
| 2013 | $2,967 | $230,522 -6.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $245,641 -0.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $246,368 -1.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $250,984 -4.1% |
| 2009 | $2,344 +47.1% | $261,600 |
| 2008 | $1,593 | $261,600 +60.7% |
| 2007 | $1,593 -18.2% | $162,745 |
| 2005 | $1,949 +900% | $162,745 |
| 2004 | $195 -87.8% | $162,745 +28.2% |
| 2003 | $1,596 +2.3% | $126,995 |
| 2002 | $1,561 -2.2% | $126,995 |
| 2001 | $1,596 | $126,995 |
| 2000 | -- | $126,995 +0% |
| 1999 | -- | $126,980 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 98229
Nearby schools
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- 7/10Wade King Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Fairhaven Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 9/10Sehome High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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- Whatcom County
- Bellingham
- 98229
- 862 E Douglas
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