Last Sold Price
4 beds2,400 sqft$263/sqft
1230 W Racine St, Bellingham, WA 98229

Description

Mid-century marvel perched on Puget Hill. This 4-bed/2.25-bath charmer sits on sprawling ~17k sqft lot (w/ patio) inundated by N + NW views of the mountains + city. Main-level living w/ 3 beds, 1.5 baths, kitchen, + laundry. Large picture windows fill living room w/ sunny vistas, + a massive kitchen w/ eating space. Finished daylight basement w/ bonus room + MIL potential. Outbuildings give great storage capacity + huge wraparound driveway offers lots of parking. Add a carport/deck on N side!Mid-century marvel perched on Puget Hill. This 4-bed/2.25-bath charmer sits on sprawling ~17k sqft lot (w/ patio) inundated by N + NW views of the mountains + city. Main-level living w/ 3 beds, 1.5 baths, kitchen, + laundry. Large picture windows fill living room w/ sunny vistas, + a massive kitchen w/ eating space. Finished daylight basement w/ bonus room + MIL potential. Outbuildings give great storage capacity + huge wraparound driveway offers lots of parking. Add a carport/deck on N side!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/18/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jacson Bevens • Brandon Nelson Partners
    P: (360) 319-0696 Jacson@PaulinaAndJacson.com

Property Details for 1230 West Racine Street

Status
MLS #
1642500
Days on Market
4
Cumulative Days on Market
4
Taxes
$3,709 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1955
Lot Size
0.39 AC / 16,988 SF
Community Name
Puget
School District
Bellingham
View
City, Mountain(s), Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
0
Total Covered Parking
0
Offers Review Date
08-10-2020
Entry Date
08-06-2020
Energy Source
Electric,Natural Gas
Sewer
Sewer Connected

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$720,000

Avg days on market

13

Sale-to-list ratio

97.0%

[Bellingham, WA]

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1/37
1

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
2,284
Square Feet
0.26
Acres
$700,000 | 1335 Birch Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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4

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Sold 09/09/24

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.30
Acres
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Sold 10/02/24

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Square Feet
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Acres
$700,000 | 2408 View Ridge Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229
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Bedrooms
2,800
Square Feet
0.26
Acres
$600,000 | 2321 Crestline Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229
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4
Bedrooms
2,450
Square Feet
0.27
Acres
a view of a house with yard and sitting area
1/41
8

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Sold 07/14/25

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Bedrooms
1,958
Square Feet
0.2
Acres
a house that has a big yard with wooden fence
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Sold 11/01/24

4
Bedrooms
2,516
Square Feet
0.21
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Brandon Nelson Partners

Sold By Muljat Group

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Building Information for 1230 West Racine Street

Stories-Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.39 AC / 16,988 SF

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Property Information for 1230 West Racine Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Gas Available, Outbuildings, Patio
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Block: 2
  • Elementary School: Carl Cozier Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Kulshan Mid
  • High School: Sehome High
  • Directions: From I-5, head east on Lakeway. Turn right on Racine to W Racine. Home is on your left. Park anywhere in driveway.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2020
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Type: Off Street
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 1
  • 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: 1
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Carpet
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Features: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Downstairs utility room
  • Room and Floor: None-Lower, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Half-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Lower, Bedroom-Lower, Bedroom-Main, Bonus Room-Lower, Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: None, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Half, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Torch Down
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: COB
  • Water Company: COB
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Zoning Remarks: RS10
  • Lot Topography: PartialSlope,Terraces
  • Construction Methods: Standard Frame
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 38
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 152 x 103
  • Lot Number: 4-5
  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3803322594670000
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2400
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2400
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 2400.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 1230 West Racine Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 18, 2020

Sold

NWMLS #1642500

$630,000
Sep 2, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #678398091

$630,000

+5.0% / yr

Aug 10, 2020

Pending

NWMLS #1642500

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/18/2020

Sold

NWMLS #1642500

$630,000
09/02/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #678398091

$630,000

+5.0% / yr

08/10/2020

Pending

NWMLS #1642500

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

Public Records for 1230 West Racine Street

Taxable ValueLand$302,500Additions$395,726Total$698,226
Tax Record2025$5,710 ($476 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,431 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,619 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt812 SqFtStories1Lot Size15,777 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955ZoningRS10.0CountyWHATCOMAPN380332 259467 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1230 West 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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