2603 Vining St

Bellingham, WA 98226

$875,000
Price
6
Beds
2,465 Sq. Ft.
$355 / Sq. Ft.
2,465
Sq. Ft.
$355
per Sq. Ft.
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Source: Northwest MLS

Description

Perched on Alabama Hill, this spacious home sits on an expansive 20,909 sq ft lot—just shy of half an acre—offering partial bay and city views with stunning year-round sunsets. Backing directly to the Railroad Trail with private access, the property provides a rare blend of privacy, recreation, and convenience. Inside, the home offers 5+ bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, creating abundant space to live, work, and play. The lower level features a potential ADU with kitchenette and two separate entrances,...Perched on Alabama Hill, this spacious home sits on an expansive 20,909 sq ft lot—just shy of half an acre—offering partial bay and city views with stunning year-round sunsets. Backing directly to the Railroad Trail with private access, the property provides a rare blend of privacy, recreation, and convenience. Inside, the home offers 5+ bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, creating abundant space to live, work, and play. The lower level features a potential ADU with kitchenette and two separate entrances, making it ideal for multi-generational living, guests, or a work-from-home setup. The updated kitchen includes quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a gas stove, while the primary suite features its own ensuite bath. Recent upgrades include engineered hardwood flooring, a newer roof, heat pump with air conditioning, gas furnace, tankless hot water heater, and exterior paint. The outdoor park-like oasis features a large newer deck with sunshades, an expansive patio, level backyard with fire pit and play structure, and RV parking. With space, flexibility, and a prime trailside setting, this property offers a unique opportunity in one of Bellingham’s most desirable neighborhoods.

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  1. Kristal Grimstead

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Property Details for 2603 Vining Street

Community Name
Alabama Hill
School District
Bellingham
View
Bay, City, Islands, Mountain(s), Ocean, Partial, Sea
Number of Assigned Spaces
2
Total Covered Parking
2
Offers Review Date
03-09-2026
Entry Date
03-06-2026
Energy Source
Electric,Natural Gas,Pellet
LISTING UPDATED: 03/10/2026 11:18 AM

Property Details for 2603 Vining Street

StatusPending Inspection
MLS #2488743
Days on Market2
Cumulative Days on Market3
Taxes$5,804 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1973
Lot Size0.48 AC / 20,909 SF
CountyWhatcom County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%
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Building Information for 2603 Vining Street

Stories-Year Built1973Building Size-Lot Size0.48 AC / 20,909 SF

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Property Information for 2603 Vining Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 14 - Split Entry
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, High Speed Internet, Hot Tub/Spa, Outbuildings, Patio
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Directions: East on Alabama St. toward Lake Whatcom, Left on Vining, the home is on your left.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Split
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Number of Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Parking Type: Carport-Attached
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport
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Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 0
  • Full Baths Upper: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 1
  • 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: 0
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 0
  • Bedrooms Upper: 4
  • Bedrooms Lower: 2
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Upper: 1
  • Floor Covering: Engineered Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Features: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Water Heater Location: Basement closet
  • Room and Floor: Bonus Room-Lower, Dining Room-Second, Entry Hall-Split, Extra Fin Room-Lower, Family Room-Lower, Kitchen With Eating Space-Second, Living Room-Second, Primary Bedroom-Second, Rec Room-Lower, Utility Room-Lower, Bathroom Full-Second, Bathroom Three Quarter-Second, Bathroom Three Quarter-Lower, Bedroom-Second, Bedroom-Lower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Fireplace Features: Pellet Stove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Stove/Free Standing
  • Spa: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Room List: Bonus Room, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Extra Fin Room, Family Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Rec Room, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom
  • Number Of Showers: 3
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood Products
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas, Pellet
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Multi/Split
  • Lot Topography: Terraces
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3803212461410000
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2465
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2465
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 2465.0
  • 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 2603 Vining Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 9, 2026

Pending

NWMLS #2488743

—
Mar 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2488743

$875,000—
Mar 10, 2017

Sold

NWMLS #1046489

$465,000—
Mar 7, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #590890438

$465,000

+1.3% / yr

Jan 26, 2017

Pending

NWMLS #1046489

—
Oct 27, 2016

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1046489

$489,000—
Jul 12, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #160991090

$400,000

+31.4% / yr

Aug 8, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #80695628

$137,000—
Jul 16, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #78786256

$134,373—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/09/2026

Pending

NWMLS #2488743

—
03/06/2026

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2488743

$875,000
03/10/2017

Sold

NWMLS #1046489

$465,000
03/07/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #590890438

$465,000

+1.3% / yr

01/26/2017

Pending

NWMLS #1046489

—
10/27/2016

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1046489

$489,000
07/12/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #160991090

$400,000

+31.4% / yr

08/08/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #80695628

$137,000
07/16/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #78786256

$134,373

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

Public Records for 2603 Vining Street

Taxable ValueLand$296,571Additions$455,165Total$751,736
Tax Record2024$6,148 ($512 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,465 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,269 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,196 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,909 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1973ZoningRS7.2CountyWHATCOMAPN380321 246141 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2603 Vining Street

This home is within Bellingham Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Whatcom Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Squalicum High School
Public - 9 to 12
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Roosevelt Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Whatcom Middle School
Public6 to 8

Squalicum High School
Public9 to 12

Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Public6 to 12

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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