Last Sold Price
4 beds1,941 sqft$399/sqft
1236 W Racine St, Bellingham, WA 98229

Description

Looking for quality and style in a great Bellingham neighborhood? This well loved, mid-century home in one of Bellingham's favorite neighborhoods close to everything, is the one you have been waiting for. All of the cool mid-century features like the broad brick fireplace & generous windows with mountain views, make it feel substantial and airy at the same time. The kitchen has been opened up for great flow and features a large island for gathering. There are plenty of great built in shelving and...Looking for quality and style in a great Bellingham neighborhood? This well loved, mid-century home in one of Bellingham's favorite neighborhoods close to everything, is the one you have been waiting for. All of the cool mid-century features like the broad brick fireplace & generous windows with mountain views, make it feel substantial and airy at the same time. The kitchen has been opened up for great flow and features a large island for gathering. There are plenty of great built in shelving and drawers to keep things organized and out of sight. The basement is completely finished with a cozy gas fireplace, 2 bedrooms or craftroom/office, full bath & spacious family room (MIL?). Set on a sunny, generous, quiet corner lot.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/27/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Sally Farrell • BHHS Bayside Realty
    P: (360) 393-0793 sally@sallyfarrell.com
  2. Listed by Diana Burgon • BHHS Bayside Realty
    P: (360) 393-0793 diana@burgonteam.com

Property Details for 1236 West Racine Street

Status
MLS #
2244135
Days on Market
6
Cumulative Days on Market
6
Taxes
$4,740 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1960
Lot Size
0.16 AC / 6,970 SF
Community Name
Puget
School District
Bellingham
View
Mountain(s), Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
2
Total Covered Parking
2
Offers Review Date
06-05-2024
Entry Date
05-30-2024
Energy Source
Electric,Natural Gas
Sewer
Sewer Connected

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$771,000

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

102.5%

Bellingham, WA

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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
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Acres
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Location

Listing Courtesy of BHHS Bayside Realty

Sold By John L. Scott Bellingham

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Building Information for 1236 West Racine Street

Stories-Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,970 SF

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Property Information for 1236 West Racine Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Patio
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Block: 2
  • Directions: From I-5 go East on Lakeway. Right on Racine. Home is on corner of W Racine and E Racine.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: North
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2024
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway Parking, Garage-Attached, Off Street
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
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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
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Bamboo/Cork, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Basement: Finished
  • Features: Bamboo/Cork, Hardwood, Laminate, Security System, Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: garage
  • Room and Floor: Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Full-Lower, Bedroom-Main, Bonus Room-Lower, Bedroom-Lower, Family Room-Lower, Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Dining Room-Main, Living Room-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Ductless HP-Mini Split, Forced Air
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless HP-Mini Split, Forced Air
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: on demand
  • Room List: Bathroom Full, Bedroom, Bonus Room, Family Room, Entry Hall, Kitchen With Eating Space, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Number Of Showers: 2
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Double Oven,Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • Security Features: SecuritySystem, FullyFenced
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Two
  • Lot Topography: Level,PartialSlope,SteepSlope
  • 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 Details: Corner Lot, Paved
  • Lot Number: 7
  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 380332261487
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1941
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1941
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 1941.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 1236 West Racine Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 27, 2024

Sold

NWMLS #2244135

$775,000
Jun 24, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1534817146

$775,000

+10.7% / yr

Jun 5, 2024

Pending

NWMLS #2244135

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/27/2024

Sold

NWMLS #2244135

$775,000
06/24/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1534817146

$775,000

+10.7% / yr

06/05/2024

Pending

NWMLS #2244135

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

Public Records for 1236 West Racine Street

Taxable ValueLand$275,000Additions$354,423Total$629,423
Tax Record2025$4,814 ($401 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,646 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,941 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt705 SqFtUnfinished Basement Area531 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,534 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated1995ZoningRS10.0CountyWHATCOMAPN380332-261487-0000

Schools near 1236 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: 1236 West Racine Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
$775,000
4
1,941
6,970
$115,000
2
1
1,160
9,439
$602,500
3
2,273
8,276
$335,000
3
1,715
7,900
$382,600
2
1,520
10,454
$630,000
4
2,400
16,988

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