Last Sold Price
4 beds2,452 sqft$275/sqft
1213 E Racine St, Bellingham, WA 98229

Description

Hidden away in a quite part of Bellingham you'll find this Mid-Century Modern gem. Home features 4 beds 2 baths and 2,453SF of living space with over 50K of upgrades in the last year. Updated kitchen, SS appliances, hardwood floors, Solar Panels/EV Charging, new bathroom, paint and much more! Solarium overlooks your private backyard oasis featuring fruit trees, raised garden beds, fire pit and views. This home also features a private 1bd 1ba apt. downstairs w/separate entrance and washer/Dryer.Hidden away in a quite part of Bellingham you'll find this Mid-Century Modern gem. Home features 4 beds 2 baths and 2,453SF of living space with over 50K of upgrades in the last year. Updated kitchen, SS appliances, hardwood floors, Solar Panels/EV Charging, new bathroom, paint and much more! Solarium overlooks your private backyard oasis featuring fruit trees, raised garden beds, fire pit and views. This home also features a private 1bd 1ba apt. downstairs w/separate entrance and washer/Dryer.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/01/2020 12:00 AM

Listing Agents

  1. Galen Hirss

    Galen Hirss

    Listing Agent

    COMPASS

    P: (360) 685-3993

  2. Rom Hirss

    Rom Hirss

    Alternative Listing Agent

    COMPASS

    P: (360) 922-2181

Property Details for 1213 East Racine Street

Status
MLS #
1635903
Days on Market
3
Cumulative Days on Market
3
Taxes
$4,357 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1959
Lot Size
0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
Community Name
Puget
School District
Bellingham
View
City, Mountain(s), Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
1
Total Covered Parking
1
Entry Date
07-24-2020
Sewer
Sewer Connected

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$752,500

Avg days on market

10

Sale-to-list ratio

98.5%

[Bellingham, WA]

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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$752,500 | 1117 West Racine Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
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a front view of a house with a yard and garage
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Sold 09/09/24

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Square Feet
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Acres
$819,000 | 2044 Niagara Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229
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Square Feet
0.42
Acres
$700,000 | 2408 View Ridge Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
a front view of a house with garden
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Sold 11/21/24

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Bedrooms
1,950
Square Feet
0.1
Acres

Location

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Sold By eXp Realty

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Building Information for 1213 East Racine Street

Stories-Year Built1959Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

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Property Information for 1213 East Racine Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Carl Cozier Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Kulshan Mid
  • High School: Sehome High
  • Directions: East on Lakeway, right on Racine and stay left at the Y to E Racine home is on your right.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2020
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Open Parking: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 1
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 2
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Features: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors
  • Room and Floor: Bathroom Full-Lower, Bathroom Full-Main, Bedroom-Lower, Bedroom-Main, Den/Office-Lower, Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Great Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Rec Room-Lower, Studio-Lower
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room List: Bathroom Full, Bedroom, Den/Office, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Great Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Rec Room, Studio
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Cement Planked, Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: COB
  • Water Company: COB
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas, Solar (Unspecified), Wood
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Solar, Wood
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: Level,PartialSlope,Terraces
  • MLS Square Footage Source: assessor
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Secluded
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3803323094570000
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2452
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 0
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 2452.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 1213 East Racine Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 1, 2020

Sold

NWMLS #1635903

$675,000
Aug 22, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #677101781

$675,000

+17.3% / yr

Jul 27, 2020

Pending

NWMLS #1635903

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/01/2020

Sold

NWMLS #1635903

$675,000
08/22/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #677101781

$675,000

+17.3% / yr

07/27/2020

Pending

NWMLS #1635903

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1213 East Racine Street

Taxable ValueLand$275,000Additions$482,035Total$757,035
Tax Record2025$6,191 ($516 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,452 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,226 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,226 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,107 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959ZoningRS10.0CountyWHATCOMAPN380332 309457 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1213 East Racine Street

This home is within Bellingham Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 2 to 9
Rating
School
Distance
Carl Cozier Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Kulshan Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sehome High School
Public9 to 12

Whatcom Discovery
Public2 to 9

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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