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2830 Elm Street

Bellingham, WA 98225

3 beds
2 baths
1,779 sqft
4,792 sqft lot
$415 per sqft
1950 build

Paradise found with this centrally located mid century vintage charmer! Ideally located in the sought after Columbia neighborhood, this corner lot home features convenient alley access, an ample garage, amazing and private backyard all just two blocks from Haggen grocery and an easy walk to local breweries and eateries! This two level home features a large kitchen and living area, two ample bedrooms on the main level along with a fully contained apartment on the lower level with it's own entrance. Also on the lower level is another large room that could be a rec room, storage or another bedroom with some small mods. Come stake your claim in one of Bellingham's hottest neighborhoods and add your personal touches to this fantastic home.

Listing courtesy of NWMLS / Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 30, 2025 •

MLS# 2380203 —

The Building

Year Built:

1950
New Construction:

false
Building Name:

Meridian Street Plat
Building Information:

Built On Lot
Structure Type:

House
Roof:

Composition
Entry Location:

Main
Foundation Details:

Poured Concrete
Basement:

Partially Finished
Security Features:

Partially Fenced
Exterior Features:

Wood
Levels:

One
Building Area Total:

1779
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Calculated SqFt:

1779
SqFt Source:

Realist
Construction Materials:

Wood

Interior

Interior Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
Living Area:

1779
Flooring:

Hardwood, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Features:

Gas
Main Level Fireplace:

1
Lower Level Fireplace:

1
Finished SqFt:

1779

Financial & Terms

Possession:

Closing

Location

Latitude:

48.768035
Longitude:

-122.488029
Directions:

West on Illinois Street, home is on the SE corner of Elm and Illinois Street between Meridian and Northwest. Park along Illinois, adjacent to the house.

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Condition:

Fair
Parcel Number:

3802245182660000
Lot Number:

Lot 1
Lot Features:

Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Dimensions:

50'x100'x50'x100'
Lot Size Acres:

0.11
Lot Size SqFt:

4792
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Zoning Jurisdiction:

City
Land Lease:

false
View:

Territorial
View:

true
Waterfront:

false
Topography:

Level
Vegetation:

Garden Space
Zoning:

RS5.0
Irrigation Water Rights:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Annual Amount:

5457.25

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedrooms Possible:

3
Main Level Bedrooms:

2
Bedrooms Lower Level:

1

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Baths:

1.75
Full Baths:

1
Three Quarter Baths:

1
Main Full Baths:

1
Main Level Bathrooms:

1
Lower Level Three Quarter Baths:

1
# of Bathtubs:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling:

false
Heating:

true
Cooling:

None
Heating:

Fireplace Insert

Utilities

Water Company:

Cob
Water Heater Location:

Lower Floor Closet
Water Heater Type:

Tank
Water Source:

Public
Sewer:

Sewer Connected
Sewer Company:

Cob
Power Company:

Pse

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Appliances Included:

Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)

Schools

Elementary School:

Parkview Elem
Middle Or Junior School:

Whatcom Mid
High School:

Bellingham High
High School District:

Bellingham

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Columbia
Senior Community:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Parking Total:

1
Parking Features:

Detached Garage
Open Parking:

false
Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

1
Attached Garage:

false
Garage SqFt:

360
Carport:

false
Covered Spaces:

1

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Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$740,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$3,962
Taxes	$454
Insurance	$203
Utilities	$135 See report
Total	$4,754/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/22/25 May 22, 2025	Listed / Active	NWMLS	$740,000	135.7% (14.1% / YR)
10/9/15 Oct 9, 2015		NWMLS	$314,000

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