Sold983d on marketHistoric · 98 yrs

239 N Garden Street

Bellingham, WA, 98225 • South Hill • Whatcom County

$1,190,000

$545/sqft

4Beds

2Baths

2,184Sqft

0.11 acLot

1928Built

Property DNA

7 highlights

Waterfront Property

Direct water access

Scenic Views

Bay · City

Traditional Style

Built 1928 · 98 years of history

South Hill

Outdoor Living

Ceramic Tile · Fir/Softwood · Double Pane/Storm Window · Walk-In Closet(s) · Fireplace · Water Heater

1 Fireplace

Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace

Ceramic Tile & Softwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

This home is in high demand

Listed 983 days ago · 9 views · Top 2% likely to sell soon

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9 views

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983 days on market

Established listing

$545/sqft

Price per square foot

Selling Soon Prediction

Very High

This 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 1928 · Historic

Welcome home to this charming 1920's gem in South Hill! Step inside & be greeted by the original old-growth fir & oak flooring, a testament to the property's rich history & timeless elegance. Every corner tells a story & every detail adds to the overall allure of the home. Lovingly cared for, enjoy worry-free living for years to come. New roof was installed in Feb. '23, additionally, most of the windows have been replaced, enhancing & preserving the home's classic aesthetics. The basement features a separate entry plus full kitchen. Perfect for extra income, a private guest suite, or flex space - the potential is endless! A unique blend of vintage appeal & modern updates, this home truly offers the best of both worlds.

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Our analysis highlights private guest suite, flex space, and modern updates as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$7,410/month

Principal & Interest$5,823

Property Tax$1,190

Insurance$397

Down payment20% ($238,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.19% rate · 30yr fixed · $952,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1928

HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas

CoolingNone

Parking1 Carport space

Lot4,791 sqft

Offer Review Date2023-06-13

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

StyleTraditional

ConditionVery Good

Year built1928

Stories2

Systems

HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas

CoolingNone

RoofComposition

ConstructionStucco

Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Bellingham / Sewer Connected, Company: City of Bellingham

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingAttached Carport

BasementFinished

Fireplaces1

Lot4,791 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodSouth Hill

Annual tax$8,749

Parcel3802364441730000

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

12 categories of property features

Interior Features

Appliances

Dishwasher_

Dryer

GarbageDisposal_

Microwave_

Refrigerator_

StoveRange_

Washer

Dishwasher

Garbage Disposal

Microwave

Refrigerator

StoveRange

Water Heater: Gas

Water Heater Location: Basement

Flooring

Ceramic Tile

Softwood

Vinyl

Vinyl Plank

Heating

Fireplace

Forced Air

Electric

Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Fireplace

Wood Burning

Main Level: 1

Fireplace

Windows

Double Pane/Storm Window

Exterior Features

Parking

Attached Carport

Construction

Stucco

Patio & Porch

Ceramic Tile

Fir/Softwood

Double Pane/Storm Window

Walk-In Closet(s)

Fireplace

Water Heater

Lot Features

Paved

Sidewalk

Cable TV

Deck

Fenced-Partially

High Speed Internet

Patio

Views

Bay

City

Utilities

Xfinity

Room details

13 rooms detailed

Master Bedroom

Second

Bedroom

Lower

Bedroom

Second

Bedroom

Second

Bathroom Full

Second

Bathroom Three Quarter

Lower

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market983

Est. value$1,267,900

Est. rent$4,038/mo

Tax rate0.70%

Price/sqft$545

On marketJul 20, 2023

PostedJun 5, 2023

Last sold$1,190,000

MLS statusSold

MLS updatedJul 28, 2023

Tour days6

How are the schools in Bellingham?

3 schools rated nearby

Lowell Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-5

0.9 mi

Fairhaven Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

1.6 mi

Sehome High School

High • Public • 9-12

0.8 mi

Location

Bellingham, WA, 98225

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Price history

6 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Jul 28, 2023Sold$1,190,000$545NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jun 14, 2023Pending Sale$1,190,000$545NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jun 5, 2023Listed For Sale$1,190,000$545NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Mar 24, 2021Listing Removed——Owner

Aug 29, 2017Listing Removed$1,800$1Owner

Aug 18, 2017Listed For Rent$1,800$1Owner

Sold$1,190,000

Jul 28, 2023•$545/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$1,190,000

Jun 14, 2023•$545/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$1,190,000

Jun 5, 2023•$545/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listing Removed—

Mar 24, 2021•Owner

Listing Removed$1,800

Aug 29, 2017•$1/sqft•Owner

Listed For Rent$1,800

Aug 18, 2017•$1/sqft•Owner

Tax history

25 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 7, 2024$9,606$1,173,954

Apr 7, 2023$9,459$1,215,926

Apr 7, 2022$8,749$1,034,836

Apr 7, 2021$7,752$834,568

Apr 7, 2020$3,602$732,071

Apr 7, 2019$7,205$694,894

Apr 7, 2018$7,076$530,680

Apr 7, 2017$5,389$471,051

Apr 7, 2016$5,595$433,704

Apr 7, 2015$4,490$411,296

Apr 7, 2014$4,490$391,703

Apr 7, 2013$4,420$373,468

Apr 7, 2012—$384,634

Apr 7, 2011—$385,515

Apr 7, 2010—$394,074

Apr 7, 2009$3,749$415,830

Apr 7, 2008$3,338$415,830

Apr 7, 2007$3,338$339,135

Apr 7, 2005$3,865$339,135

Apr 7, 2004$3,865$339,135

Apr 7, 2003$2,132$176,175

Apr 7, 2002$2,074$176,175

Apr 7, 2001$2,081$176,175

Apr 7, 2000—$176,175

Apr 7, 1999—$158,645

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Bellingham, WA • Whatcom County

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Est. value$1,267,900

Est. rent$4,038/mo

30yr rate est.6.19%

Affordability$6,799/mo

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