1305 W Illinois Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

$535,000
2
BD
1
BA
964
SqFt

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Listing Broker: Coldwell Banker Bain; Dan Sygitowicz; ; Selling Office: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc..

Sold Price
$535,000
List Price
$550,000
Status
SOLD
Closing Date
Jul 10, 2026
MLS#
2514095
Subtype
Residential
Style
10 - 1 Story
Year Built
1921
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living Area
964
Lot Size
5,227
Acres
0.12
Subdivision
Columbia
Neighborhood
Columbia
MLS Area Major
Bellingham

Property Description

This delightful 2-bedroom Craftsman sits on a generous, level lot in the heart of the Columbia neighborhood. A welcoming covered front porch invites you into a home rich with vintage charm, featuring classic built-ins, storm windows, and a relaxing soaker tub. The bright and cozy interior offers comfortable living spaces and a sweet breakfast nook, perfect for everyday living. Outside, enjoy a large, flat, partially fenced backyard with endless possibilities, complete with a back deck that gets great morning sun to enjoy a cup of coffee, and a detached storage building. A long driveway provides ample off-street parking. Many updates have been done for you that include new roof 3 years ago, new hot water heater, new freestanding heater, new electrical panel, new chimney, some new windows, plus additional work inside. A partial unfinished basement, with a separate entrance, adds valuable flexibility for storage, hobbies, or future expansion. Ideally located within walking distance of local breweries, shops, dining, parks, trails, and green space. Whether you’re seeking a cozy primary residence, investment opportunity, or a first-time home with room for sweat equity, this charming home in a prime location is not to be missed.

Additional Information

Interior Features
Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room
Exterior Features
See Remarks
Property Description
10 - 1 Story
Flooring
Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
Heating
Stove/Free Standing, Wall Furnace
Air Conditioning
None
Levels
One
Roof
Composition
Parking Features
Driveway
School District
Bellingham
Elementary School
Parkview Elem
Middle School
Whatcom Mid
High School
Bellingham High
View
City, Territorial
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