2609 Vining St

Bellingham, WA 98226

$866,234
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,640 Sq. Ft.
$328 / Sq. Ft.
2,640
Sq. Ft.
$328
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 4/10/26Virtual Tour
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Listing provided courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Source: Northwest MLS

Description

Meticulously kept one owner home built in 1972. Style is frozen in time, but structure has been maintained perfectly. New windows, westerly views open to City and Bay during winter. SECOND LOT included in sale connects to the Railroad Trail through magical landscaping, hand built masonry walls and native forest. 50 yr old Rhodies surround yard. Lrg living room opens onto deck that has been upgraded with aluminum rails and waterproof membrane. Primary Bedroom, 2nd & 3rd bedroom on upper level. Lower...Meticulously kept one owner home built in 1972. Style is frozen in time, but structure has been maintained perfectly. New windows, westerly views open to City and Bay during winter. SECOND LOT included in sale connects to the Railroad Trail through magical landscaping, hand built masonry walls and native forest. 50 yr old Rhodies surround yard. Lrg living room opens onto deck that has been upgraded with aluminum rails and waterproof membrane. Primary Bedroom, 2nd & 3rd bedroom on upper level. Lower level includes 4th bedroom, game/library/party room complete with pool table and wet bar + utility room and storage. Glass doors open to patio, yard and additional lot leading to trail system. Tons of storage + attached 2 car garage. Location is quiet, private.
  1. Listed by Heather C. Othmer • Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
    P: 363-360-671-5000 heatherothmer@windermere.com

Property Details for 2609 Vining Street

Community Name
Alabama Hill
School District
Bellingham
View
Bay, City, Partial
Number of Assigned Spaces
2
Total Covered Parking
2
Offers Review Date
03-16-2026
Entry Date
03-10-2026
Energy Source
Electric,Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 05/11/2026 04:01 AM

Property Details for 2609 Vining Street

StatusSold
MLS #2486481
Days on Market6
Cumulative Days on Market6
Taxes$5,630 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1972
Lot Size0.48 AC / 20,908 SF
CountyWhatcom County
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Building Information for 2609 Vining Street

Stories-Year Built1972Building Size-Lot Size0.48 AC / 20,908 SF

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Property Information for 2609 Vining Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 14 - Split Entry
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Gas Available, Patio
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Block: 24
  • Elementary School: Roosevelt Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Kulshan Mid
  • High School: Squalicum High
  • Community Features: Trail(s)
  • Directions: Head E on Alabama, L on Vining, 2609 will be on your left.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: East
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • 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
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 1
  • Full Baths Main: 0
  • Full Baths Upper: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • 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: 3
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Laminate, Carpet
  • Basement: Finished
  • Features: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Water Heater, Wet Bar
  • Water Heater Location: closet
  • Room and Floor: None-None, Entry Hall-Main, Family Room-Lower, Great Room-Lower, Kitchen With Eating Space-Second, Living Room-Second, Primary Bedroom-Second, Studio-Lower, Utility Room-Lower, Bathroom Full-Second, Bathroom Full-Lower, Bathroom Three Quarter-Second, Bedroom-Second, Bedroom-Lower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: gas
  • Room List: None, Entry Hall, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Studio, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom
  • Number Of Showers: 2
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Community
  • 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: Multi/Split
  • Lot Topography: Level,Partial Slope
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Adjacent to Public Land, Paved
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 270' X 76'
  • Lot Number: 15-16
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3803212581560000
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2640
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2640
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 2640.0
  • 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 2609 Vining Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 10, 2026

Sold

NWMLS #2486481

$866,234—
Mar 16, 2026

Pending

NWMLS #2486481

—
Mar 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2486481

$850,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/10/2026

Sold

NWMLS #2486481

$866,234
03/16/2026

Pending

NWMLS #2486481

—
03/10/2026

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2486481

$850,000

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

Public Records for 2609 Vining Street

Taxable ValueLand$231,099Additions$497,967Total$729,066
Tax Record2025$5,963 ($497 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,640 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,356 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,284 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,454 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1972ZoningRS7.2CountyWHATCOMAPN380321 258156 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2609 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

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