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521 W Illinois Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Bellingham, WA 98225 · Bellingham
2 bd1 ba1,147 sqft0.11 ac lotBuilt 1927House
$599,000 $522 / sqft · Cumulative Days Active: 21 Estimate your monthly payment ↓
House, Bellingham Listing by John L. Scott Bellingham 1 / 29
Price / sqft$522
Lot0.11 acres
Year built1927
TypeHouse
HOANone
Cumulative Days Active21

About this home

Vintage charm meets thoughtful updates in this inviting 1926 home in Bellingham’s Cornwall Park neighborhood. Offering 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and 1,147 sq ft, the home features solid mahogany kitchen cabinetry, beautiful butcher block counters, hardwood kitchen flooring and stainless-steel appliances. Fresh living room paint and new recessed lighting brighten the living spaces, while an updated bathroom with a clawfoot tub adds timeless appeal. French doors open to the back deck and yard, perfect for outdoor dining or relaxing. The insulated, finished detached garage is wired for 220V, with two additional off-alley parking spaces. The home also comes with a thoughtfully designed detached ADU plan set, fully permissible within Bellingham, offering an exciting opportunity to expand the property’s potential. Practical improvements include a new electrical panel, a sewer line replaced in 2019 and new washer and dryer. A freshly stained front door welcomes you home, with nearby parks and Bellingham amenities close at hand.

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Listed Oct 1, 2026MLS# 2585557

Facts & features

2Beds
1Baths
1,147 sqftLiving area
$522Price / sqft
1927Year built
0.11 acLot
Interior
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Living area1,147 sqft
StoriesOne
FlooringCeramic Tile, Hardwood
AppliancesDishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Building
TypeHouse
Year built1927
RoofComposition
FoundationBlock
Lot & exterior
Lot size0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
ViewTerritorial
WaterfrontNo
Parking
ParkingDriveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
Utilities
HeatingElectric, Natural Gas
SewerSewer Connected
WaterPublic
HOA & taxes
HOA duesNone
Property tax (2025)$4,518 / yr
Interior features
Ceiling Fan(s)Dbl Pane/Storm WindowFireplaceFrench Doors
Exterior & lot
Cement Planked

Monthly payment

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Payment estimate calculated by irenakolbert.com from the assumptions below — not part of the NWMLS listing data. A lender will confirm actual figures.

Loan term
Down payment$20%
Interest rate%
Est. total / month$3,51530-year fixed · 6.5%
P&I $3,029Taxes $377Insurance $110
Plus ~$17,970 closing costs (est. 3%), paid once at closing. Get pre-approval guidance →
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Price history

DateEventPrice Oct 1, 2026Listed for sale $610,000

Tax history

YearAssessed valueProperty tax
Source: Whatcom County Assessor. Assessed value is not a market value.

Schools

Bellingham School District
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Downtown Bellingham5 min
WWU7 min
St. Joseph Hospital5 min
Peace Arch border31 min

Drive times are straight-line estimates calculated by irenakolbert.com — not part of the NWMLS listing data.

Listing details

StatusActive
MLS #2585557
ListedOct 1, 2026
List price$599,000
Cumulative Days Active21
Property typeHouse
Listing brokerageJohn L. Scott Bellingham
SourceNWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing courtesy of John L. Scott Bellingham. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Oct 23, 2026, 12:55 PM (date and time MLS GRID Data was obtained). All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website: listings located outside Whatcom and Skagit counties are not displayed.
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