Sold1013d on market
285 Morey Avenue
Bellingham, WA, 98225 • South Hill • Whatcom County
$995,000
$505/sqft
2Beds
3Baths
1,972Sqft
0.19 acLot
1976Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Scenic Views
Bay · Territorial
Modern Style
Built 1976 · 50 years of history
South Hill
South Hill
Outdoor Living
Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Fireplace · Water Heater
2 Fireplaces
Lower Level: 1 · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
Engineered Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 1013 days ago · 1 views · Top 10% likely to sell soon
Market activity
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1 views
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1013 days on market
Established listing
$505/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1976
This custom built, one owner, 1,978 s/f, view home is located on a very quiet South Hill street. It has a comfortable vintage cubic modern feel. Designed with views across Bellingham Bay & San Juan Islands in mind. Sunsets from deck & living rooms are spectacular! Main floor primary bedroom w/ bay views & deck. Kitchen is open. There are wood burning fireplaces on both levels in this all electric home. Lower level w/exterior entrance, 2nd kitchen, deck & living rm, full bath w/jetted tub, laundry & ample storage. Possible uses, office, studio, in-laws, guests, or perhaps a future ADU (check with the city of Bellingham). Large 8,276 s/f lot. Close to WWU, Sehome Arboretum & Bellingham's trail system. Downtown & Fairhaven are within a mile.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$6,192/month
Principal & Interest$4,865
Property Tax$995
Insurance$332
Down payment20% ($199,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $796,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1976
HeatingFireplace, Baseboard, Electric
CoolingNone
Parking1 Carport space
Lot8,276 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleModern
ConditionGood
Year built1976
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Baseboard, Electric
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Bellingham / Sewer Connected, Company: City of Bellingham
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOff Street
Fireplaces2
Lot8,276 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth Hill
ZoningRS7.2
Annual tax$8,296
Parcel3802364270490000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dining Room
Appliances
Dryer
Washer
Microwave
Refrigerator
See Remarks
StoveRange
Water Heater: Electric x2
Water Heater Location: Exterior storage-2nd utility rm
Flooring
Engineered Hardwood
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Baseboard
Electric
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Lower Level: 1
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
Off Street
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Fireplace
Water Heater
Lot Features
Dead End Street
Cable TV
Deck
Views
Bay
Territorial
Room details
11 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
LowerBathroom Three Quarter
MainOther
LowerOther
LowerListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market1013
Est. value$1,162,500
Est. rent$3,750/mo
Tax rate0.70%
Price/sqft$505
On marketMay 15, 2025
PostedJun 2, 2023
Last sold$995,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedJun 3, 2025
Tour days6
Views1
How are the schools in Bellingham?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Bellingham, WA, 98225
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jun 28, 2023Sold$995,000$505NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 21, 2023Pending Sale$995,000$505NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 2, 2023Listed For Sale$995,000$505NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$995,000
Jun 28, 2023•$505/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$995,000
Jun 21, 2023•$505/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$995,000
Jun 2, 2023•$505/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$9,085$1,110,196
Apr 7, 2023$8,945$1,149,888
Apr 7, 2022$8,296$978,634
Apr 7, 2021$7,367$789,242
Apr 7, 2020$6,999$692,312
Apr 7, 2019$6,999$657,154
Apr 7, 2018$6,877$558,183
Apr 7, 2017$5,825$495,463
Apr 7, 2016$6,024$456,126
Apr 7, 2015$4,835$432,524
Apr 7, 2014$4,835$411,921
Apr 7, 2013$4,760$393,367
Apr 7, 2012—$359,748
Apr 7, 2011—$360,474
Apr 7, 2010—$368,987
Apr 7, 2009$3,528$391,300
Apr 7, 2008$2,704$399,345
Apr 7, 2007$2,704$274,760
Apr 7, 2005$3,131$274,760
Apr 7, 2004$3,131$274,760
Apr 7, 2003$2,567$212,110
Apr 7, 2002$2,497$212,110
Apr 7, 2001$2,506$212,110
Apr 7, 2000—$212,110
Apr 7, 1999—$196,065
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Bellingham, WA • Whatcom County
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Nearby zip codes
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