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1308 W Illinois Street

Bellingham, WA 98225

2 beds
1 bath
840 sqft
6,098 sqft lot
$641 per sqft
1922 build

This delightful 2-bedroom bungalow sits on an oversized, level lot in the heart of the Columbia neighborhood. A welcoming covered front porch leads you into a home filled with vintage character, featuring rounded doorways, built-ins, storm windows, and a relaxing soaker tub. Outside, the large, flat backyard offers endless possibilities, complete with a newly built deck and a detached garage/storage building. The long driveway provides ample off-street parking. Ideally located within walking distance of local breweries, shopping, dining, and parks, this home is a fantastic opportunity whether as a cozy residence, an investment rental, or a first-time homebuyer’s dream with room for sweat equity. A charming home in a prime location!

Listing courtesy of NWMLS / Coldwell Banker Bain

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 21, 2025 •

MLS# 2354555 —

The Building

Year Built:

1922
New Construction:

false
Building Name:

Cornwall Park Acreage Supp
Building Information:

Built On Lot
Structure Type:

House
Architectural Style:

Craftsman
Roof:

Composition
Entry Location:

Main
Foundation Details:

Block
Basement:

None
Exterior Features:

Wood Products
Levels:

One
Building Area Total:

840
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Calculated SqFt:

840
SqFt Source:

Realist
Construction Materials:

Wood
Direction Faces:

South

Interior

Interior Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Wall to Wall Carpet, Water Heater
Living Area:

840
Flooring:

Vinyl, Carpet
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Gas
Main Level Fireplace:

1
Finished SqFt:

840

Financial & Terms

Possession:

See Remarks

Location

Latitude:

48.768435
Longitude:

-122.48903
Directions:

From Meridian head west on Illinois, home is on North side of street. Look for sign.

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Residential
Property Condition:

Good
Parcel Number:

380224943160000
Lot Features:

Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Dimensions:

49'x120'x49'x120
Lot Size Acres:

0.14
Lot Size SqFt:

6098
Lot Size Source:

Realist
Zoning Jurisdiction:

City
Land Lease:

false
View:

Territorial
View:

true
Waterfront:

false
Topography:

Level
Zoning:

RS5
Irrigation Water Rights:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

3647

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

2
Bedrooms Possible:

2
Main Level Bedrooms:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

1
Baths:

1
Full Baths:

1
Main Full Baths:

1
Main Level Bathrooms:

1
# of Bathtubs:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling:

false
Heating:

true
Cooling:

None
Heating:

Baseboard, Stove/Free Standing

Utilities

Water Company:

Cob
Water Heater Location:

Kitchen
Water Heater Type:

Gas
Water Source:

Public
Sewer:

Sewer Connected
Sewer Company:

Cob
Power Company:

Pse

Appliances

Appliances:

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

Dryer(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
Bus Line Nearby:

true
Association:

false

Parking

Parking Total:

1
Parking Features:

Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
Open Parking:

false
Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

1
Attached Garage:

false
Garage SqFt:

288
Carport:

false
Covered Spaces:

1

Listing courtesy of NWMLS / Coldwell Banker Bain

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Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$539,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,886
Taxes	$303
Insurance	$148
Utilities	$121 See report
Total	$3,458/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/21/25 Apr 21, 2025	Pending	NWMLS	$539,000
4/17/25 Apr 17, 2025	Listed / Active	NWMLS	$539,000	57.4% (11.7% / YR)
5/29/20 May 29, 2020		NWMLS	$342,500

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This house located in Columbia, Bellingham, WA 98225 is currently pending sale for $539,000. 1308 W Illinois Street is a 840 square foot house with 2 beds and 1 bath. 1308 W Illinois Street is in the Columbia neighborhood of Bellingham and has a WalkScore® of 81, making it very walkable. This house is in the attendance area of Parkview Elementary School, Bellingham High School, and Whatcom Middle School.

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