Last Sold Price
3 beds1,369 sqft$270/sqft
1218 E Racine St, Bellingham, WA 98229

Description

1st time on the market! City & Seasonal bay views, this immaculately maintained rambler is perched on the hill in the Puget neighborhood. Built in 1956, has 1369 sqft, 3 BRs, 1.75 BAs. This home has a formal dining room, solid hard wood floors throughout, lots of built ins, & a 2 car garage. Updated kitchen w/cherry cabinets, granite counter tops and breakfast eating area overlooking the back court yard. Private, pristine back yard w/ fruit trees & patio area w/ great southern exposure.1st time on the market! City & Seasonal bay views, this immaculately maintained rambler is perched on the hill in the Puget neighborhood. Built in 1956, has 1369 sqft, 3 BRs, 1.75 BAs. This home has a formal dining room, solid hard wood floors throughout, lots of built ins, & a 2 car garage. Updated kitchen w/cherry cabinets, granite counter tops and breakfast eating area overlooking the back court yard. Private, pristine back yard w/ fruit trees & patio area w/ great southern exposure.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/16/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Rachael Wilson • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
    P: 113-360-647-1313 lorireece@remax.net

Property Details for 1218 East Racine Street

Status
MLS #
867094
Days on Market
2
Cumulative Days on Market
2
Taxes
$2,417 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1956
Lot Size
0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
Community Name
Puget
School District
Bellingham
View
Bay, City, Partial, See Remarks
Number of Assigned Spaces
2
Total Covered Parking
2
Entry Date
11-16-2015
Sewer
Sewer Connected

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$410,000

Avg days on market

7

Sale-to-list ratio

98.9%

Bellingham, WA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Sold By Coldwell Banker Bain

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Building Information for 1218 East Racine Street

Stories-Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

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Property Information for 1218 East Racine Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Patio, Sprinkler System
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Block: 3
  • Elementary School: Carl Cozier Elem
  • Directions: I-5 Lakeway exit. Head East on Lakeway to South on Racine. Stay to the left at the fork to E. Racine, home is on the left.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2015
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Open Parking: No
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Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 1
  • 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: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Dining Room, Security System
  • Water Heater Location: garage
  • Room and Floor: Living Room-Main, Utility Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Master Bedroom-Main, Bedroom-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room List: Living Room, Utility Room, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Bathroom Full, Kitchen With Eating Space, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom Three Quarter
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Cedar Shake
  • Appliances That Stay: Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Power Production Type: Oil, Wood
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Sewer Connected, Oil, Wood
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: Level,PartialSlope,Terraces
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 25
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 78x102
  • Lot Number: 3
  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3803323254580000
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1369
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1369
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 1369.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant

Property History for 1218 East Racine Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 16, 2015

Sold

NWMLS #867094

$370,000
Dec 10, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #562588442

$370,000
Nov 18, 2015

Pending

NWMLS #867094

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/16/2015

Sold

NWMLS #867094

$370,000
12/10/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #562588442

$370,000
11/18/2015

Pending

NWMLS #867094

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

Public Records for 1218 East Racine Street

Taxable ValueLand$275,000Additions$345,873Total$620,873
Tax Record2025$5,078 ($423 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,369 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,369 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,050 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956ZoningRS10.0CountyWHATCOMAPN380332 325458 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1218 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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