Sold354d on marketHistoric · 88 yrs
649 Marine Drive
Bellingham, WA, 98225 • Marietta-Alderwood • Whatcom County
$1,050,000
$399/sqft
3Beds
3Baths
2,630Sqft
0.25 acLot
1938Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Scenic Views
Bay · Ocean
Character Home
Built 1938 · 88 years of history
Bellingham
Marietta-Alderwood
Outdoor Living
Bath Off Primary · Ceiling Fan(s) · Ceramic Tile · Fireplace · French Doors · Hot Tub/Spa · Water Heater
2 Fireplaces
Gas · Main Level: 1 · Upper Level: 1 · Fireplace
Ceramic Tile & Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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354 days on market
Established listing
$399/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1938 · Historic
Beautifully updated home with vaulted ceilings, bay views, and hardwood floors throughout. Energy-efficient features include owned solar panels, mini-splits, tankless water heater, and radiant-heated kitchen floors. The chef’s kitchen opens to warm, inviting spaces with a gas fireplace. Spacious tile showers are perfect for rinsing off pets after park adventures. Enjoy a hot tub, sunny deck, garden space, storage room, shed, and covered parking. Recent exterior paint. Walk to the beach, Little Squalicum Pier, and parks—just minutes to downtown and the Bellingham International Airport!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights gas fireplace, covered parking, and bay views as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$6,579/month
Principal & Interest$5,179
Property Tax$1,050
Insurance$350
Down payment20% ($210,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.26% rate · 30yr fixed · $840,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1938
HeatingFireplace, Ductless, Radiant, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingDuctless
Parking2 Carport spaces
Lot0.25 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1938
Stories2
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Ductless, Radiant, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingDuctless
RoofMetal
ConstructionCement Planked, Cement Plank
Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Bellingham / Septic Tank, Company: Private Septic
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached Carport, RV Parking
BasementNone
Fireplaces2
Lot0.25 Acres
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodMarietta-Alderwood
Annual tax$9,098
Parcel3802233041820000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bath Off Primary
Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Disposal
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Garbage Disposal
Water Heater: Tankless
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
Heating
Fireplace
Ductless
Radiant
Electric
Natural Gas
Cooling
Ductless
Fireplace
Gas
Main Level: 1
Upper Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached Carport
RV Parking
Construction
Cement Planked
Cement Plank
Patio & Porch
Bath Off Primary
Ceiling Fan(s)
Ceramic Tile
Fireplace
French Doors
Hot Tub/Spa
Water Heater
Lot Features
Dead End Street
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Fully
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Hot Tub/Spa
Outbuildings
Patio
RV Parking
Sprinkler System
Views
Bay
Ocean
Room details
10 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
Bathroom Three Quarter
MainBathroom Three Quarter
MainBathroom Full
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market354
Est. value$1,080,700
Est. rent$3,920/mo
Tax rate0.70%
Price/sqft$399
On marketMay 7, 2025
PostedApr 4, 2025
Last sold$1,050,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedMay 26, 2025
Tour days6
Views5
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Bellingham, WA, 98225
Price history
6 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 25, 2025Sold$1,050,000$399NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 14, 2025Pending Sale$1,140,000$433NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 4, 2025Listed For Sale$1,140,000$433NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 22, 2018Sold$580,000$221NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 16, 2018Pending Sale$595,000$226Coldwell Banker BAIN
Sep 1, 2017Listed For Sale$595,000$226Coldwell Banker BAIN
Sold$1,050,000
Apr 25, 2025•$399/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,140,000
Apr 14, 2025•$433/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,140,000
Apr 4, 2025•$433/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$580,000
Feb 22, 2018•$221/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$595,000
Jan 16, 2018•$226/sqft•Coldwell Banker BAIN
Listed For Sale$595,000
Sep 1, 2017•$226/sqft•Coldwell Banker BAIN
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 15, 2024$9,872$1,022,396
Apr 15, 2023$9,098$1,048,419
Apr 15, 2022$8,848$903,812
Apr 15, 2021$7,074$652,092
Apr 15, 2020$6,962$603,789
Apr 15, 2019$6,962$581,034
Apr 15, 2018$6,693$521,555
Apr 15, 2017$5,973$449,042
Apr 15, 2016$5,993$404,882
Apr 15, 2015$4,362$368,770
Apr 15, 2014$4,362—
Apr 15, 2013$4,255—
Apr 15, 2012——
Apr 15, 2011—$321,831
Apr 15, 2010—$321,831
Apr 15, 2009$2,989$321,830
Apr 15, 2008$3,183$301,455
Apr 15, 2007$3,183$301,455
Apr 15, 2005$2,161$301,455
Apr 15, 2004$2,161$169,855
Apr 15, 2003$1,351$102,725
Apr 15, 2002$1,323$102,725
Apr 15, 2001$1,318$102,725
Apr 15, 2000—$93,645
Apr 15, 1999—$93,645
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Bellingham, WA • Whatcom County
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Nearby zip codes
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