Sold39d on market
3161 Locust Avenue
Bellingham, WA, 98225 • Marietta-Alderwood • Whatcom County
$1,300,000
$400/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
3,248Sqft
1.6 acLot
1958Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
High Bank, Bayfront, Saltwater
Bay Views
Bay
Bellingham
Marietta-Alderwood
Outdoor Living
Ceiling Fan(s) · Dbl Pane/Storm Window · Fireplace · Vaulted Ceiling(s) · Water Heater
2 Fireplaces
Electric · Lower Level: 1 · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
Garage
Attached Garage · Detached Garage
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Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
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39 days on market
Established listing
$400/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
ModerateThis home ranks in the top 35% 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 1958
An iconic coastal sanctuary fully reimagined from its core. Perched above the bay with 150’ of tidelands, this acre+ retreat offers jaw-dropping views and total privacy that makes you feel like the only house on earth. Stylish open kitchen, expansive deck, fresh layout, fully fenced and professionally landscaped grounds. Downstairs is kitchen-ready—perfect for separate living, guests, or rental potential. RARE detached 2-car shop. Fire pit nights, quiet mornings, and wildlife for days. Minutes to downtown, yet a world away. Find immense comfort here with the full remodel. No deferred maintenance. A/C. True Bellingham hidden gem--now polished and ready for you.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights stylish open kitchen, perched above the bay, and jaw-dropping views as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$8,095/month
Principal & Interest$6,362
Property Tax$1,300
Insurance$433
Down payment20% ($260,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.19% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,040,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1958
HeatingFireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Geothermal
Parking4 Attached Garage spaces
Lot1.64 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
ConditionUpdated/Remodeled
Year built1958
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Geothermal
RoofComposition
ConstructionCement Planked, Cement Plank
Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Bellingham / Septic Tank, Company: Septic
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached Garage, Detached Garage
BasementFinished
Fireplaces2
Lot1.64 Acres
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodMarietta-Alderwood
ZoningUR3
Annual tax$9,162
Parcel3802225284400000
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer
Dishwasher(s)
Dryer(s)
Garbage Disposal
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Washer(s)
Water Heater: Electric
Water Heater Location: Bathroom - lower level
Flooring
Vinyl Plank
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
90%+ High Efficiency
Forced Air
Geothermal
Fireplace
Electric
Lower Level: 1
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Dbl Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached Garage
Detached Garage
Construction
Cement Planked
Cement Plank
Patio & Porch
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dbl Pane/Storm Window
Fireplace
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Water Heater
Lot Features
Dead End Street
Secluded
Deck
Electric Car Charging
Fenced-Fully
Gated Entry
High Speed Internet
Outbuildings
Shop
Views
Bay
Utilities
Starlink
Room details
8 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
LowerBedroom
MainBathroom Three Quarter
LowerBathroom Three Quarter
MainEntry Hall
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market39
Est. value$1,304,400
Est. rent$3,750/mo
Tax rate0.70%
Price/sqft$400
On marketJun 11, 2025
PostedJun 30, 2025
Last sold$1,300,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedMar 30, 2026
Tour days6
Views54
Favorites1
How are the schools in Bellingham?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Bellingham, WA, 98225
Price history
17 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Feb 27, 2026Sold$1,300,000$400NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 12, 2026Pending Sale$1,365,000$420NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 24, 2025Contingent$1,365,000$420John L Scott Real Estate
Aug 19, 2025Price Change$1,365,000$420NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 30, 2025Price Change$1,399,000$431NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 30, 2025Price Change$1,495,000$460John L Scott Real Estate
May 15, 2025Price Change$1,575,000$485John L Scott Real Estate
Apr 30, 2025Listed For Sale$1,689,000$520John L Scott Real Estate
Jul 13, 2023Sold$925,000$285NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 31, 2023Pending Sale$1,000,025$308NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 28, 2023Price Change$1,000,025$308NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 5, 2023Listed For Sale$1,100,000$339NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 28, 2010Listing Removed$599,000$184Keller Williams / Western Realty
Nov 6, 2010Listed For Sale$599,000$184Keller Williams / Western Realty
Aug 26, 2010Listing Removed$599,000$184Keller Williams Western Realty
Apr 10, 2010Price Change$599,000$184Keller Williams Western Realty
Feb 20, 2010Listed For Sale$650,000$200Keller Williams Western Realty
Sold$1,300,000
Feb 27, 2026•$400/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,365,000
Feb 12, 2026•$420/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$1,365,000
Sep 24, 2025•$420/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Price Change$1,365,000
Aug 19, 2025•$420/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$1,399,000
Jun 30, 2025•$431/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$1,495,000
May 30, 2025•$460/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Price Change$1,575,000
May 15, 2025•$485/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Listed For Sale$1,689,000
Apr 30, 2025•$520/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Sold$925,000
Jul 13, 2023•$285/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,000,025
May 31, 2023•$308/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$1,000,025
May 28, 2023•$308/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,100,000
May 5, 2023•$339/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$599,000
Nov 28, 2010•$184/sqft•Keller Williams / Western Realty
Listed For Sale$599,000
Nov 6, 2010•$184/sqft•Keller Williams / Western Realty
Listing Removed$599,000
Aug 26, 2010•$184/sqft•Keller Williams Western Realty
Price Change$599,000
Apr 10, 2010•$184/sqft•Keller Williams Western Realty
Listed For Sale$650,000
Feb 20, 2010•$200/sqft•Keller Williams Western Realty
Tax history
24 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2024$9,162$946,248
Apr 8, 2023$12,003$1,381,283
Apr 8, 2022$2,755$1,087,625
Apr 8, 2021$2,716$898,863
Apr 8, 2020$2,348$834,816
Apr 8, 2019$2,348$795,061
Apr 8, 2018$2,330$739,463
Apr 8, 2017$2,292$681,641
Apr 8, 2016—$581,562
Apr 8, 2015$2,192$555,987
Apr 8, 2014$2,192$584,579
Apr 8, 2013$2,283$588,565
Apr 8, 2011——
Apr 8, 2010——
Apr 8, 2009$5,530$577,810
Apr 8, 2008$5,889$557,770
Apr 8, 2007$5,889$557,770
Apr 8, 2005$3,474$557,770
Apr 8, 2004$3,474$267,795
Apr 8, 2003$3,674$267,795
Apr 8, 2002$3,622$267,795
Apr 8, 2001$3,604$267,795
Apr 8, 2000—$214,155
Apr 8, 1999—$214,155
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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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