Sold280d on marketHistoric · 106 yrs
521 38th Street
Bellingham, WA, 98229 • Samish Hill • Whatcom County
$531,000
$527/sqft
3Beds
1Baths
1,008Sqft
0.36 acLot
1920Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1920 · 106 years of history
Samish
Samish Hill
Outdoor Living
Ceiling Fan(s) · Walk-In Closet(s) · Water Heater
1-Car Garage
Driveway · Attached Garage · RV Parking
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 280 days ago · 7 views · Top 2% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
280 days on market
Established listing
$527/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 2% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1920 · Historic
Prime Samish neighborhood location! Finally, an affordable single level home perched on a 1/3 acre lot with lots of room to roam! This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home has solid bones & brimming with potential! Featuring wood floors, newer roof, furnace and hot water tank. The large living room brings in lots of natural light and two picture windows have nice territorial views. Super functional kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom & laundry room. Convenient location to WWU, best schools, I5, shopping, bus stops & Lake Padden is just down the road. The huge yard offers lots of sun and a private backyard provides a natural space with ferns, large fir and cedar trees. Could be a great candidate for HB 1110 or 1337 to further develop.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights private backyard, functional kitchen, and natural light as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,306/month
Principal & Interest$2,598
Property Tax$531
Insurance$177
Down payment20% ($106,200)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $424,800 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1920
HeatingForced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot0.36 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1920
Stories1
Systems
HeatingForced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Bellingham / Sewer Connected, Company: City of Bellingham
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Attached Garage, RV Parking
Garage1 spaces
BasementNone
Lot0.36 Acres
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSamish Hill
ZoningRS12.0
Annual tax$4,379
Parcel3703065084700000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Double Oven
Dryer(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Water Heater: gas
Water Heater Location: garage
Flooring
Hardwood
Vinyl
Vinyl Plank
Carpet
Heating
Forced Air
High Efficiency (Unspecified)
Electric
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Attached Garage
RV Parking
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Ceiling Fan(s)
Walk-In Closet(s)
Water Heater
Lot Features
Paved
Value In Land
Deck
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Outbuildings
RV Parking
Room details
8 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainEntry Hall
MainKitchen Without Eating Space
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market280
Est. value$644,500
Est. rent$2,693/mo
Tax rate0.70%
Price/sqft$527
On marketJul 23, 2025
PostedMay 15, 2025
Last sold$531,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedAug 1, 2025
Tour days6
Views7
How are the schools in Bellingham?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Bellingham, WA, 98229
Price history
9 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 1, 2025Sold$531,000$527NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 6, 2025Pending Sale$540,000$536NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 4, 2025Listed For Sale$540,000$536NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 21, 2025Pending Sale$540,000$536NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 15, 2025Listed For Sale$540,000$536NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 1, 2020Sold$385,000$382NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 1, 2020Pending Sale$370,000$367Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc.
Oct 27, 2020Listed For Sale$370,000$367Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc.
Sep 26, 2000Sold$108,000$107Public Record
Sold$531,000
Jul 1, 2025•$527/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$540,000
Jun 6, 2025•$536/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$540,000
Jun 4, 2025•$536/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$540,000
May 21, 2025•$536/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$540,000
May 15, 2025•$536/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$385,000
Dec 1, 2020•$382/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$370,000
Nov 1, 2020•$367/sqft•Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc.
Listed For Sale$370,000
Oct 27, 2020•$367/sqft•Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc.
Sold$108,000
Sep 26, 2000•$107/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2024$4,379$534,768
Apr 8, 2023$4,311$553,887
Apr 8, 2022$3,988$471,396
Apr 8, 2021$3,531$380,168
Apr 8, 2020$3,282$333,479
Apr 8, 2019$3,282$316,543
Apr 8, 2018$3,223$275,844
Apr 8, 2017$2,801$244,849
Apr 8, 2016$2,908$225,395
Apr 8, 2015$2,333$213,723
Apr 8, 2014$2,333$203,543
Apr 8, 2013$2,297$194,535
Apr 8, 2012—$195,930
Apr 8, 2011—$196,225
Apr 8, 2010—$201,381
Apr 8, 2009$1,943$215,535
Apr 8, 2008$1,334$215,535
Apr 8, 2007$1,334$135,575
Apr 8, 2005$1,545$135,575
Apr 8, 2004$1,545$135,575
Apr 8, 2003$1,161$95,915
Apr 8, 2002$1,129$95,915
Apr 8, 2001$1,133$95,915
Apr 8, 2000—$95,915
Apr 8, 1999—$76,535
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Local context around this listing
Bellingham, WA • Whatcom County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby zip codes
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