Last Sold Price
5 beds2,506 sqft$291/sqft
1232 E Racine St, Bellingham, WA 98229

Description

True Mid Century Modern home with views of the Bay and Bellingham! 1957 Gem perched up on Puget Hill has been well taken care of and tastefully updated. Three bedrooms on the main floor with two more downstairs gives the next owner great options. The kitchen just received a complete remodel with all new cabinets, appliances, floors and more! Both bathrooms have also been nicely updated. Beautiful Hardwood floors, cool 50's slate accents and two real wood fireplaces keep the original charm alive!...True Mid Century Modern home with views of the Bay and Bellingham! 1957 Gem perched up on Puget Hill has been well taken care of and tastefully updated. Three bedrooms on the main floor with two more downstairs gives the next owner great options. The kitchen just received a complete remodel with all new cabinets, appliances, floors and more! Both bathrooms have also been nicely updated. Beautiful Hardwood floors, cool 50's slate accents and two real wood fireplaces keep the original charm alive! Downstairs had been a full MIL, but kitchen has since been removed. Easy to restore if wanted with its own entry. The back yard is very private and fully fenced, mature landscaping is stunning. Wrap around deck on the main floor with forever views.
LISTING CLOSED: 01/30/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Doug M. Nesbit • Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
    P: (360) 671-5000 whatcomdocs@windermere.com

Property Details for 1232 East Racine Street

Status
MLS #
2005744
Days on Market
73
Cumulative Days on Market
73
Taxes
$4,158 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1957
Lot Size
0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
Community Name
Puget
School District
Bellingham
View
Bay, City, Mountain(s), See Remarks, Sound
Number of Assigned Spaces
1
Total Covered Parking
1
Entry Date
10-11-2022
Energy Source
Natural Gas
Sewer
Sewer Connected

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$707,000

Avg days on market

28

Sale-to-list ratio

97.7%

[Bellingham, WA]

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Location

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Building Information for 1232 East Racine Street

Stories-Year Built1957Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

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Property Information for 1232 East Racine Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, Patio
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Block: 3
  • Directions: FROM I-5: Take Lakeway exit #253, then East on Lakeway Dr. 1.2 Miles to Racine. Turn right on Racine then Left at the Fork on East Racine. Home is on the Left hand side.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2022
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Garage-Attached
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
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: 1
  • 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: 2
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood
  • Basement: Finished
  • Features: Forced Air, Hardwood
  • Room and Floor: Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Extra Fin Rm-Lower, Family Room-Lower, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Rec Room-Lower, Studio-Lower, Utility Room-Lower, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Lower, Bedroom-Lower, Bedroom-Main
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Room List: Dining Room, Entry Hall, Extra Fin Rm, Family Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Rec Room, Studio, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: COB
  • Water Company: COB
  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete, Slab
  • Level: Two
  • Zoning Remarks: RS
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: appraisal
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 103 x 81
  • Lot Number: 5
  • Lot Size Source: City
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 380332-325475
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2506
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2506
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 2506.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 1232 East Racine Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 30, 2023

Sold

NWMLS #2005744

$730,000
Jan 23, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1504720067

$730,000

+5.4% / yr

Dec 23, 2022

Pending

NWMLS #2005744

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/30/2023

Sold

NWMLS #2005744

$730,000
01/23/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1504720067

$730,000

+5.4% / yr

12/23/2022

Pending

NWMLS #2005744

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

Public Records for 1232 East Racine Street

Taxable ValueLand$288,750Additions$410,613Total$699,363
Tax Record2025$5,720 ($477 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,548 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,406 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,142 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,368 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957ZoningRS10.0CountyWHATCOMAPN380332 325475 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1232 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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