For Sale3d on marketHistoric · 91 yrs
503 W Illinois Street
Bellingham, WA, 98225 • Cornwall Park • Whatcom County
$649,900
$491/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
2Baths
1,323Sqft
0.09 acLot
1935Built
Property DNA
Territorial Views
Territorial
1 1/2 Story Style
Built 1935 · 91 years of history
Cornwall Park
Cornwall Park
Outdoor Living
Fireplace · Water Heater
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
Ceramic Tile & Softwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
3d on Market
Listed Mar 31, 2026
This home is in high demand
Listed 3 days ago · 1,787 views · 66 saves · Top 2% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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66 saves
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$491/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1935 · Historic
Charming character home in the heart of Bellingham. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bath and a finished outbuilding there is room for everyone! The cozy living room is highlighted by original built ins, fireplace and picture rail as well as original light fixtures. The bathroom has been redone tastefully to modern needs without compromising the homes aesthetics. Off street parking and a fully fenced back yard offer great convenience all within walking distance to parks and everything you could need nearby. Newer roof, updated electrical, enclosed porch and the studio are just part of the list of loving effort put into this home. This one does not disappoint!!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights off street parking, original light fixtures, and enclosed porch as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$4,044/month
Principal & Interest$3,178
Property Tax$650
Insurance$217
Down payment20% ($129,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $519,920 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1935
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Wood
CoolingNone
Parking1 Parking space
Lot3,920 sqft
Days on Zillow3 Days
Price/sqft$491
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Style1 1/2 Story
ConditionGood
Year built1935
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Wood
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Products
Water / SewerPublic / Sewer Connected
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Off Street
BasementNone
Fireplaces1
Lot3,920 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodCornwall Park
Annual tax$4,526
Parcel3803191592670000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher
Dryer
Refrigerator
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer
Dishwasher(s)
Dryer(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Washer(s)
Water Heater: Electric
Water Heater Location: Closet
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Softwood
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Electric
Wood
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Off Street
Construction
Wood Products
Patio & Porch
Fireplace
Water Heater
Lot Features
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
Views
Territorial
Room details
7 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
SecondBathroom Full
MainOther
SecondFamily Room
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market3
Est. value$631,200
Est. rent$2,883/mo
Tax rate0.70%
Price/sqft$491
On marketMar 31, 2026
PostedApr 1, 2026
Last sold$420,000
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedApr 2, 2026
Tour days9
Views1,787
Favorites66
How are the schools in Bellingham?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Bellingham, WA, 98225
Price history
6 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 1, 2026Listed For Sale$649,900$491NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 30, 2019Sold$420,000$317NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 27, 2019Pending Sale$415,000$314eXp Realty
Sep 27, 2019Listed For Sale$415,000$314eXp Realty
Aug 25, 2003Sold$178,500$135NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 30, 2000Sold$129,000$98Public Record
Listed For Sale$649,900
Apr 1, 2026•$491/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$420,000
Oct 30, 2019•$317/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$415,000
Sep 27, 2019•$314/sqft•eXp Realty
Listed For Sale$415,000
Sep 27, 2019•$314/sqft•eXp Realty
Sold$178,500
Aug 25, 2003•$135/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$129,000
Aug 30, 2000•$98/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 5, 2024$4,332$529,046
Apr 5, 2023$4,223$542,483
Apr 5, 2022$3,957$467,666
Apr 5, 2021$3,608$388,412
Apr 5, 2020$3,540$359,641
Apr 5, 2019$3,540$326,742
Apr 5, 2018$3,327$293,301
Apr 5, 2017$2,979$252,522
Apr 5, 2016$2,999$227,562
Apr 5, 2015$2,264$207,332
Apr 5, 2014$2,264$196,710
Apr 5, 2013$2,220$189,774
Apr 5, 2012—$181,229
Apr 5, 2011—$181,229
Apr 5, 2010—$181,229
Apr 5, 2009$1,541$181,230
Apr 5, 2008$1,683$170,960
Apr 5, 2007$1,683$170,960
Apr 5, 2005$1,247$170,960
Apr 5, 2004$1,247$109,425
Apr 5, 2003$1,324$109,425
Apr 5, 2002$1,288$109,425
Apr 5, 2001$1,293$109,425
Apr 5, 2000—$98,445
Apr 5, 1999—$98,445
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Bellingham, WA • Whatcom County
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Nearby zip codes
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