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1431 Portal Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229

Bellingham, WA 98229 · Bellingham
3 bd1.5 ba1,080 sqft0.2 ac lotBuilt 1948House
$685,000 $634 / sqft · Cumulative Days Active: 0 Estimate your monthly payment ↓
Craftsman, Bellingham Listing by BHHS Bayside Realty 1 / 36
Price / sqft$634
Lot0.2 acres
Year built1948
TypeHouse
HOANone
Cumulative Days Active0

About this home

Set behind a picket fence across from Whatcom Falls Park, this three-bedroom Craftsman blends classic character with practical improvements. HardiePlank siding and cedar shingles finish the exterior. Inside, hardwood floors and built-in cabinetry add a warm touch throughout the home. The updated kitchen features granite countertops, plenty of workspace, and stainless-steel appliances. The main-floor primary bedroom has vaulted ceilings, an attached bath, and French doors that open to a large composite deck. Outside, the landscaped, fenced yard includes garden beds, fruit trees, and a patio with room for a fire pit or grill. A second concrete slab beside the garage is prewired for a future hot tub or sauna. An outbuilding in the southwest corner of the lot provides additional storage and could potentially be converted into a DADU. Recent work includes a new roof (2026); a new washer, dryer, refrigerator, and dishwasher (2025); and crawl-space cleaning and re-insulation (2024). This Whatcom Falls home is within half a mile of Lake Whatcom and Galbraith Mountain, where miles of trails are open for mountain biking and hiking. Head out for a ride or a hike right from home.

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Listed —MLS# 2594364

Facts & features

3Beds
1.5Baths
1,080 sqftLiving area
$634Price / sqft
1948Year built
0.2 acLot
Interior
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1.5
Living area1,080 sqft
StoriesMulti/Split
FlooringHardwood, Softwood, Vinyl
AppliancesDishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Building
TypeHouse
StyleCraftsman
Year built1948
RoofComposition
FoundationPillar/Post/Pier, Poured Concrete
Lot & exterior
Lot size0.2 acres (8,856 sqft)
ViewCity, Territorial
WaterfrontNo
Parking
ParkingDriveway, Attached Garage
Utilities
HeatingElectric, Natural Gas
SewerSewer Connected
WaterPublic
HOA & taxes
HOA duesNone
Property tax (2026)$4,169 / yr
Interior features
Bath Off PrimaryCeiling Fan(s)Dbl Pane/Storm WindowDining RoomFrench DoorsSkylight(s)Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Exterior & lot
Cement PlankedWood

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$3,92130-year fixed · 6.5%
P&I $3,464Taxes $347Insurance $110
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Schools

Bellingham School District
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Downtown Bellingham7 min
WWU8 min
St. Joseph Hospital7 min
Peace Arch border34 min

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Median list price$600k600 active listings
Cumulative Days Active74median, active listings
List price per sqft$392this home: $634
Homes for sale600in Bellingham

Area figures compiled by irenakolbert.com from current active NWMLS listings — not part of this listing's data.

This home's list price per square foot is about 62% above the median of current Bellingham listings. Irena can pull recent closed sales on this street before you write an offer.

Listing details

StatusFirst Look
MLS #2594364
List price$685,000
Cumulative Days Active0
Property typeHouse
StyleCraftsman
Listing brokerageBHHS Bayside Realty
SourceNWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing courtesy of BHHS Bayside Realty. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Oct 23, 2026, 12:58 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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