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In-Person: 10/03 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$610,000
 $3,275 est/mo Sourced by Back At You

521 W Illinois Street,Bellingham, WA 98225

Bellingham, WA 98225

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Description

Vintage charm meets thoughtful updates in this inviting 1926 home in Bellingham's Cornwall Park neighborhood. Offering 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and 1,147 sq ft, the home features solid mahogany kitchen cabinetry, beautiful butcher block counters, hardwood kitchen flooring and stainless-steel appliances. Fresh living room paint and new recessed lighting brighten the living spaces, while an updated bathroom with a clawfoot tub adds timeless appeal. French doors open to the back deck and yard, perfect for outdoor dining or relaxing. The insulated, finished detached garage is wired for 220V, with two additional off-alley parking spaces. The home also comes with a thoughtfully designed detached ADU plan set, fully permissible within Bellingham, offering an exciting opportunity to expand the property's potential. Practical improvements include a new electrical panel, a sewer line replaced in 2019 and new washer and dryer. A freshly stained front door welcomes you home, with nearby parks and Bellingham amenities close at hand.

Details

MLS #2585557
Listing TypeFor Sale
StyleHouse
Sub-TypeResale
StatusActive
Year1927
Days On Site1
Listing Provided ByJohn L. Scott Bellingham | Hannah Marie Jones

Features

Bed(s)2
Bath(s) 1 Total
SQ Feet1,147
Garage1
Story(s)1
ZoningRS5
Acreage0.11
Property ViewYes

Taxes

Property4518

Area Information

StateWA
CountyWhatcom
CityBellingham
Zip Code98225
Area860 Bellingham
Community NameCornwall Park
School DistrictBuyer To Verify
Elementary SchoolBuyer To Verify
High SchoolBuyer To Verify
Listing VS Median (in Cornwall Park)
Price:
$610,000
low | high
Med:
$930,000
2.459016393443% of Average
sqft:
1,147
low | high
Med:
2,411
60.156931124673% of Average
$ / sqft:
$532
low | high
Med:
$401
74.586905709025% of Average
On site:
1
low | high
Med:
74
2% of Average
Sourced by Back At You

Market Activity 98225

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Open House
In-Person
10/02 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
In-Person
10/03 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
In-Person
10/04 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
StateWA
CountyWhatcom
CityBellingham
Zip Code98225
Area860 Bellingham
Community NameCornwall Park
School DistrictBuyer To Verify
Elementary SchoolBuyer To Verify
High SchoolBuyer To Verify
Listing VS Median (in Cornwall Park)
Price:
$610,000
low | high
Med:
$930,000
2.459016393443% of Average
sqft:
1,147
low | high
Med:
2,411
60.156931124673% of Average
$ / sqft:
$532
low | high
Med:
$401
74.586905709025% of Average
On site:
1
low | high
Med:
74
2% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
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Listing Updated: October 2, 2026 at 4:41:04 AM PDT