Sold1000d on market
228 S Forest Street
Bellingham, WA, 98225 • South Hill • Whatcom County
$1,070,000
$473/sqft
4Beds
3Baths
2,262Sqft
0.18 acLot
1954Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Scenic Views
Bay · Ocean · Territorial
Modern Style
Built 1954 · 72 years of history
South Hill
South Hill
Outdoor Living
Hardwood · Wall to Wall Carpet · Second Kitchen · Fireplace · Water Heater
2 Fireplaces
Wood Burning · Lower Level: 1 · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
Special Features
ADU Beds: 1 · ADU Baths: 1
1-Car Garage
Attached Garage
This home is in high demand
Listed 1000 days ago · 13 views · Top 3% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
13 views
People checking out this listing
1000 days on market
Established listing
$473/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1954
South Hill mid-century home with vintage charm ready for new owner to spruce up and enjoy a gorgeous view. Home has been a rental for many years and is tenant occupied. Mostly original interior with dated features ready for a fresh update. Basement comes equipped with full-kitchen and livable unit - could be used as MIL or possibly a rental unit (buyer to verify). Property abuts alley and is partially terraced but overgrown. Roof is about 8 years old, radiant heat in ceilings, the deck was rebuilt in 2018. Opportunity it waiting! Please do not disturb tenants.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$6,663/month
Principal & Interest$5,236
Property Tax$1,070
Insurance$357
Down payment20% ($214,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.19% rate · 30yr fixed · $856,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1954
HeatingFireplace, Radiant, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot7,840 sqft
Offer Review Date2023-06-09
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleModern
ConditionFair
Year built1954
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Radiant, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionMetal/Vinyl
Water / SewerCommunity / Available
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementDaylight,Finished
Fireplaces2
Lot7,840 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth Hill
Annual tax$8,267
Parcel3802363390860000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Double Oven
Dryer
Washer
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
StoveRange
Water Heater: gas
Water Heater Location: basement
Flooring
Hardwood
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Radiant
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Lower Level: 1
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached Garage
Construction
Metal/Vinyl
Patio & Porch
Hardwood
Wall to Wall Carpet
Second Kitchen
Fireplace
Water Heater
Lot Features
Curbs
Views
Bay
Ocean
Territorial
Other Equipment
Leased Equipment: no
Other Structures
ADU Beds: 1
ADU Baths: 1
Room details
10 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
LowerBathroom Three Quarter
LowerBathroom Full
MainKitchen Without Eating Space
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market1000
Est. value$1,337,000
Est. rent$3,952/mo
Tax rate0.70%
Price/sqft$473
On marketJul 3, 2023
PostedJun 1, 2023
Last sold$1,070,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedJul 14, 2023
Tour days6
Views13
How are the schools in Bellingham?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Bellingham, WA, 98225
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 11, 2023Sold$1,070,000$473NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 12, 2023Pending Sale$875,000$387NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 1, 2023Listed For Sale$875,000$387NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$1,070,000
Jul 11, 2023•$473/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$875,000
Jun 12, 2023•$387/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$875,000
Jun 1, 2023•$387/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$9,082$1,109,875
Apr 7, 2023$8,943$1,149,556
Apr 7, 2022$8,272$978,351
Apr 7, 2021$7,329$789,014
Apr 7, 2020$6,812$692,112
Apr 7, 2019$6,812$656,964
Apr 7, 2018$6,689$548,755
Apr 7, 2017$5,573$487,095
Apr 7, 2016$5,786$448,424
Apr 7, 2015$4,642$425,222
Apr 7, 2014$4,642$404,966
Apr 7, 2013$4,569$386,710
Apr 7, 2012—$369,973
Apr 7, 2011—$370,706
Apr 7, 2010—$379,533
Apr 7, 2009$3,631$402,760
Apr 7, 2008$3,710$402,760
Apr 7, 2007$3,710$376,955
Apr 7, 2005$4,296$376,955
Apr 7, 2004$4,296$376,955
Apr 7, 2003$2,753$227,445
Apr 7, 2002$2,677$227,445
Apr 7, 2001$2,687$227,445
Apr 7, 2000—$227,445
Apr 7, 1999—$193,875
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Local context around this listing
Bellingham, WA • Whatcom County
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Nearby zip codes
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