Last Sold Price
3 beds1,924 sqft$234/sqft
1226 E Racine St, Bellingham, WA 98229

Description

Here is the 3 bedroom mid-century rambler home you've been waiting for! Great location on Toledo Hill in the desirable Puget Neighborhood. Nice sunsets and views of the city and bay. Hardwood floors in much of the home. Unique and charming floor plan. Well maintained and mature landscaping with a private park-like backyard and outdoor living area. Spacious 2 car garage. Property fronts on both E. Racine and St. Paul Streets with access on both sides.Here is the 3 bedroom mid-century rambler home you've been waiting for! Great location on Toledo Hill in the desirable Puget Neighborhood. Nice sunsets and views of the city and bay. Hardwood floors in much of the home. Unique and charming floor plan. Well maintained and mature landscaping with a private park-like backyard and outdoor living area. Spacious 2 car garage. Property fronts on both E. Racine and St. Paul Streets with access on both sides.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/21/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Kurt Swanson • Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
    P: 359-360-734-7500 whatcomdocs@windermere.com
  2. Listed by Brad Howell • Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
    P: 335-360-734-7500 whatcomdocs@windermere.com

Property Details for 1226 East Racine Street

Status
MLS #
1385164
Days on Market
2
Cumulative Days on Market
2
Taxes
$3,214 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1955
Lot Size
0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
Community Name
Puget
School District
Bellingham
View
Bay, City, Mountain(s), Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
2
Total Covered Parking
2
Entry Date
11-19-2018
Sewer
Sewer Connected

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$500,000

Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

98.8%

Bellingham, WA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Sold By RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

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Building Information for 1226 East Racine Street

Stories-Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

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Property Information for 1226 East Racine Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Deck, Fenced-Fully, Patio
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Carl Cozier Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Kulshan Mid
  • High School: Sehome High
  • Directions: From I5 exit 253 head east on Lakeway, right on Racine, left on E Racine, house 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: 2017
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: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • 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: 1
  • 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: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Water Heater Location: Garage
  • Room and Floor: Bathroom Full-Main, Utility Room-Main, Living Room-Main, Master Bedroom-Main, Bathroom Half-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Extra Fin Rm-Main, Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Bedroom-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Bathroom Full, Utility Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bathroom Half, Kitchen With Eating Space, Extra Fin Rm, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Bedroom
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,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
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Oil
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Zoning Remarks: Res
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Public Record
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 24
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved
  • Lot Size Source: Public Record
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3803323254660000
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1924
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1924
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 1924.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant

Property History for 1226 East Racine Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 21, 2018

Sold

NWMLS #1385164

$450,000
Dec 10, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #636581667

$450,000
Nov 21, 2018

Pending

NWMLS #1385164

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/21/2018

Sold

NWMLS #1385164

$450,000
12/10/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #636581667

$450,000
11/21/2018

Pending

NWMLS #1385164

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

Public Records for 1226 East Racine Street

Taxable ValueLand$288,750Additions$428,152Total$716,902
Tax Record2025$5,863 ($489 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,924 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,924 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,359 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955ZoningRS10.0CountyWHATCOMAPN380332 325466 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1226 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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