Last Sold Price
3 beds2,135 sqft$155/sqft
1231 W Racine St, Bellingham, WA 98229

Description

This home has the quality of a 1955 build w/ all the benefits of a 2003 update! Including tile floors,totally remodeled kitchen,baths updated (incl. Jacuzzi tub). New wiring, wrt. heater, sprinkler system, steel roof. Refinished oak flrs, new windows. Solid with NW touches. Two frpls'. Copious records & permits kept. Close to town & the best home for the $. Fabulous established nbrhd, lovely private bk yard ~ Zen like. View of City! All permitted and documented. You want to see this lovely home.This home has the quality of a 1955 build w/ all the benefits of a 2003 update! Including tile floors,totally remodeled kitchen,baths updated (incl. Jacuzzi tub). New wiring, wrt. heater, sprinkler system, steel roof. Refinished oak flrs, new windows. Solid with NW touches. Two frpls'. Copious records & permits kept. Close to town & the best home for the $. Fabulous established nbrhd, lovely private bk yard ~ Zen like. View of City! All permitted and documented. You want to see this lovely home.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/20/2007 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Marcia Brown • RE/MAX Whatcom County
    P: (360) 647-1313 lorireece@remax.net

Property Details for 1231 West Racine Street

Status
MLS #
27122505
Days on Market
23
Cumulative Days on Market
23
Taxes
$1,955 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1955
Lot Size
0.19 AC / 8,424 SF
Community Name
Bellingham
School District
Bellingham
View
City, Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
2
Total Covered Parking
2
Entry Date
07-06-2007
Sewer
Sewer Connected

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$850,000

Avg days on market

28

Sale-to-list ratio

98.2%

Bellingham, WA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Whatcom County

Sold By Coldwell Banker Miller-Arnason

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Building Information for 1231 West Racine Street

Stories-Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,424 SF

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Property Information for 1231 West Racine Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, Patio, RV Parking, Shop, Sprinkler System
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Block: 1
  • Elementary School: Carl Cozier Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Kulshan Mid
  • High School: Sehome High
  • Directions: Lakeway Drive E to Racine go South to W. Racine. Property on right.
  • Bus Route Number: '
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2007
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached, RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking
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: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Fireplaces Upper: 0
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished
  • Features: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, High Tech Cabling, Jetted Tub, Security System, Walk-In Pantry
  • Water Heater Location: Gas-garage
  • Room and Floor: Master Bedroom-Main, Bedroom-Main, Family Room-Lower, Bathroom Full-Lower, Living Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Utility Room-Lower, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Bonus Room-Lower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Water Heater Type: Gas-garage
  • Room List: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Family Room, Bathroom Full, Living Room, Entry Hall, Utility Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Bonus Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick, Wood
  • Roof: Metal
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Community
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: City
  • Water Company: City
  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Zoning Remarks: '
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Owner
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 1
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 81.3X104
  • Lot Number: 5
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3803322454720000
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2135
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2135
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 2135.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Multi Family
Building Details
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 1231 West Racine Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 20, 2007

Sold

NWMLS #27122505

$330,000
Aug 14, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #225118427

$330,000

+9.4% / yr

Jul 29, 2007

Pending

NWMLS #27122505

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/20/2007

Sold

NWMLS #27122505

$330,000
08/14/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #225118427

$330,000

+9.4% / yr

07/29/2007

Pending

NWMLS #27122505

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

Public Records for 1231 West Racine Street

Taxable ValueLand$275,000Additions$377,639Total$652,639
Tax Record2025$5,338 ($445 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,271 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,335 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt936 SqFtUnfinished Basement Area1,350 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,451 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955ZoningRS10.0CountyWHATCOMAPN380332 245472 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1231 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1231 West Racine Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
$330,000
3
2,135
8,424
$622,549
3
2
1,242
8,438
4
1,651
8,464
$630,000
4
2,400
16,988
$335,000
3
1,715
7,900
$115,000
2
1
1,160
9,439

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