Sold978d on marketHistoric · 106 yrs
501 Potter Street
Bellingham, WA, 98225 • York • Whatcom County
$980,000
$327/sqft
2,994Sqft
0.13 acLot
1920Built
Property DNA
Territorial Views
Territorial
Character Home
Built 1920 · 106 years of history
York
York
Outdoor Living
Wall to Wall Carpet
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978 days on market
Established listing
$327/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Multi Family · Built 1920 · Historic
Located in the very desirable York neighborhood as it is close to Nelson's Market, the University, and downtown with easy access to transportation. New outside paint surrounded by a brick retaining wall. Maintained units with some renters having occupancy for over 10 yrs. Certificate of occupancy from the City of Bellingham. 5 electrical meters. Note: beautiful molding from another era. All rents could be increased to $1200 a month to increase your cash flow. This property is charming and the tenants love the yard and easy parking. Some units have two entrances, and a coin-operated, laundry room. The garage is used for storage. Possible owner contract, talk to listing agent for details.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights new outside paint, beautiful molding, and laundry room as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$6,077/month
Principal & Interest$4,770
Property Tax$980
Insurance$327
Down payment20% ($196,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.14% rate · 30yr fixed · $784,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeMulti Family
Year Built1920
HeatingForced Air, Stove/Free Standing, Wall Unit(s), Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking5 Open Parking spaces
Property
Home typeMulti Family
Sub-typeMulti Family
ConditionAverage
Year built1920
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Stove/Free Standing, Wall Unit(s), Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionStucco
Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Bellingham / Sewer Connected, Company: City of Bellingham
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOpen
Lot5,662 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodYork
Annual tax$6,907
Parcel3803304570250000
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Flooring
Vinyl
Vinyl Plank
Carpet
Heating
Forced Air
Stove/Free Standing
Wall Unit(s)
Electric
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Windows
Thermal Windows
Green/Energy
Thermal Windows
Exterior Features
Parking
Open
Construction
Stucco
Patio & Porch
Wall to Wall Carpet
Lot Features
Paved
Sidewalk
Cable TV
Fenced-Partially
Views
Territorial
Utilities
Comcast
Comcast
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market978
Est. value$1,103,200
Est. rent$1,463/mo
Tax rate0.70%
Price/sqft$327
On marketMar 27, 2025
PostedJun 19, 2023
Last sold$980,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedMar 31, 2025
Tour days6
Views4
How are the schools in Bellingham?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Bellingham, WA, 98225
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Aug 2, 2023Sold$980,000$327NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 24, 2023Pending Sale$995,000$332NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 19, 2023Listed For Sale$995,000$332NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$980,000
Aug 2, 2023•$327/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$995,000
Jun 24, 2023•$332/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$995,000
Jun 19, 2023•$332/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
24 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$7,562$923,978
Apr 7, 2023$7,371$947,447
Apr 7, 2022$6,907$816,780
Apr 7, 2021$6,021$648,237
Apr 7, 2020$5,907$600,220
Apr 7, 2019$5,907$603,265
Apr 7, 2018$6,143$541,491
Apr 7, 2017$5,499$466,208
Apr 7, 2016$5,538$420,724
Apr 7, 2015$4,181$383,007
Apr 7, 2014$4,181$363,384
Apr 7, 2013$4,100$356,577
Apr 7, 2012—$340,839
Apr 7, 2010—$340,839
Apr 7, 2009$2,352$340,840
Apr 7, 2008$2,568$260,925
Apr 7, 2007$2,568$260,925
Apr 7, 2005$1,871$260,925
Apr 7, 2004$1,871$164,170
Apr 7, 2003$1,987$164,170
Apr 7, 2002$1,932$164,170
Apr 7, 2001$1,939$164,170
Apr 7, 2000—$146,510
Apr 7, 1999—$146,510
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Bellingham, WA • Whatcom County
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Nearby zip codes
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