Sold196d on marketHistoric · 98 yrs
251 N Garden Street
Bellingham, WA, 98225 • South Hill • Whatcom County
$1,510,000
$475/sqft
4Beds
4Baths
3,180Sqft
0.12 acLot
1928Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Scenic Views
Bay · City · Territorial
Character Home
Built 1928 · 98 years of history
South Hill
South Hill
Outdoor Living
Double Pane/Storm Window · Fireplace · French Doors · Walk-In Closet(s)
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
Special Features
ADU Beds: 1 · ADU Baths: 1
1-Car Garage
Attached Garage
This home is in high demand
Listed 196 days ago · 18 views · 1 saves · Top 2% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
18 views
People checking out this listing
1 saves
Buyers have saved this home
196 days on market
Established listing
$475/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis 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
Fairy-tale South Hill home on two lots with a detached ADU! Peace and tranquility surround you as lush landscaping leads to this beautifully remodeled Tudor. Tastefully updated by Moceri Construction in 2008, the home blends original character with modern comfort. The main level features artistic leaded glass built-ins, a cozy fireplace, French doors to a large view deck, an updated kitchen with Smith & Vallee cabinets and soapstone counters, plus a main-floor primary bedroom or office. Upstairs includes two spacious bedrooms with bay views and a charmingly updated full bath. Detached 1BD, 1BA ADU off the alley has new paint and carpet—perfect for guests or rental income. Close to parks, trails, and Fairhaven—just bring your walking shoes!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights cozy fireplace, updated kitchen, and main-floor primary bedroom as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$9,403/month
Principal & Interest$7,389
Property Tax$1,510
Insurance$503
Down payment20% ($302,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.19% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,208,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1928
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot5,227 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
ConditionGood
Year built1928
Stories2
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionStucco
Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Bellingham / Sewer Connected, Company: City of Bellingham
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementFinished
Fireplaces1
Lot5,227 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth Hill
Annual tax$9,348
Parcel3802364541880000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Dryer(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
High Efficiency (Unspecified)
Electric
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached Garage
Construction
Stucco
Patio & Porch
Double Pane/Storm Window
Fireplace
French Doors
Walk-In Closet(s)
Lot Features
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Fully
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Outbuildings
Views
Bay
City
Territorial
Utilities
Xfinity/Comcast
Xfinity/Comcast
Other Structures
ADU Beds: 1
ADU Baths: 1
Room details
2 rooms detailed
Bonus Room
LowerDining Room
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market196
Est. value$1,310,400
Est. rent$5,012/mo
Tax rate0.70%
Price/sqft$475
On marketAug 24, 2025
PostedAug 7, 2025
Last sold$1,510,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedOct 23, 2025
Tour days6
Views18
Favorites1
How are the schools in Bellingham?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Bellingham, WA, 98225
Price history
9 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Sep 22, 2025Sold$1,510,000$475NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 24, 2025Pending Sale$1,562,000$491NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 7, 2025Listed For Sale$1,562,000$491NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 16, 2023Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
Jul 11, 2023Listed For Rent$3,950$1Zillow Rentals
Dec 11, 2010Listing Removed$699,000$220Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc.
Dec 2, 2010Listed For Sale$699,000$220Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc.
Jun 21, 2010Sold$684,500$215NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 23, 2010Listed For Sale$699,000$220Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc.
Sold$1,510,000
Sep 22, 2025•$475/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,562,000
Aug 24, 2025•$491/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,562,000
Aug 7, 2025•$491/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Jul 16, 2023•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$3,950
Jul 11, 2023•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed$699,000
Dec 11, 2010•$220/sqft•Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc.
Listed For Sale$699,000
Dec 2, 2010•$220/sqft•Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc.
Sold$684,500
Jun 21, 2010•$215/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$699,000
May 23, 2010•$220/sqft•Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc.
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$9,349$1,142,464
Apr 7, 2023$9,205$1,183,309
Apr 7, 2022$8,515$1,007,077
Apr 7, 2021$7,544$812,181
Apr 7, 2020$7,012$712,434
Apr 7, 2019$7,012$676,254
Apr 7, 2018$6,886$497,202
Apr 7, 2017$5,049$441,335
Apr 7, 2016$5,242$406,356
Apr 7, 2015$4,207$385,369
Apr 7, 2014$4,207$367,010
Apr 7, 2013$4,141$349,792
Apr 7, 2012—$382,708
Apr 7, 2011—$383,581
Apr 7, 2010—$392,119
Apr 7, 2009$3,731$413,860
Apr 7, 2008$3,377$413,860
Apr 7, 2007$3,377$343,110
Apr 7, 2005$3,910$343,110
Apr 7, 2004$3,910$343,110
Apr 7, 2003$2,201$181,820
Apr 7, 2002$2,140$181,820
Apr 7, 2001$2,148$181,820
Apr 7, 2000—$181,260
Apr 7, 1999—$142,740
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Local context around this listing
Bellingham, WA • Whatcom County
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Nearby zip codes
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