1305 W Illinois Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
- $535,000
- 2
- BD
- 1
- BA
- 964
- SqFt
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Bain. Selling Office: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc..
- Sold Price
- $535,000
- List Price
- $550,000
- Status
- SOLD
- MLS#
- 2514095
- Closing Date
- Jul 10, 2026
- Days on Market
- 21
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Finished SqFt
- 964
- Area Total SqFt
- 964
- Annual Tax Ammount
- 4105
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,227
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
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
- Community
- Columbia
- Style
- 10 - 1 Story
- Basement
- Unfinished
- Year Built
- 1921
- View
- City, Territorial
- Roof
- Composition
- Site Features
- Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings
- Tax Year
- 2026
- School District
- Bellingham
- Elementary School
- Parkview Elem
- Middle School
- Whatcom Mid
- High School
- Bellingham High
- Potential Terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Interior Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room
- Flooring
- Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
- Driving Directions
- From Meridian head west on Illinois, home is on South side of street just west of Elm St. You can park in the driveway or on the street.
- Appliance
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Appliances Included
- Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Energy Source
- Electric, Natural Gas
- Agent ID
- 12624
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