2303 Birch Street, Bellingham, WA 98229

Bellingham, WA 98229 · Bellingham
5 bd2.5 ba3,024 sqft0.4 ac lotBuilt 1979House
$875,000 $289 / sqft · Cumulative Days Active: 55 Estimate your monthly payment ↓
House, Bellingham Listing by John L. Scott Bellingham 1 / 40
Price / sqft$289
Lot0.4 acres
Year built1979
TypeHouse
HOANone
Cumulative Days Active55

About this home

Space, character & an enviable Alabama Hill location come together in this 3,000+ sq ft home on a generous 0.40-acre lot. 2303 Birch Street offers an inviting vaulted living area with open loft, warm wood accents and abundant natural light. The spacious kitchen features granite counters, ample cabinetry, breakfast-bar seating and a seamless connection to the living spaces. Five bedrooms provide flexibility for work, guests, hobbies or additional living space, while the primary suite enjoys a beautifully updated bath with a walk-in shower and seasonal Lake Whatcom views. Upper loft and lower-level rec room with wet bar provide space to spread out. Outside, the substantial lot offers room to garden, entertain and enjoy the surrounding setting. Just moments from Whatcom Falls Park, Bloedel Donovan Park and an extensive network of trails, with easy access to Lake Whatcom and Bellingham amenities. A rare combination of generous square footage, a sizable lot and sought-after east Bellingham location.

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Listed Nov 11, 2026MLS# 2602983

Facts & features

5Beds
2.5Baths
3,024 sqftLiving area
$289Price / sqft
1979Year built
0.4 acLot
Interior
Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2.5
Living area3,024 sqft
StoriesTwo
FlooringCeramic Tile, Carpet
AppliancesDishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Trash Compactor
Building
TypeHouse
Year built1979
RoofComposition
FoundationPoured Concrete
Lot & exterior
Lot size0.4 acres (17,424 sqft)
ViewTerritorial
WaterfrontNo
Parking
ParkingAttached Garage, RV Parking
Utilities
HeatingElectric, Natural Gas
SewerSewer Connected
WaterPublic
HOA & taxes
HOA duesNone
Property tax (2026)$6,560 / yr
Interior features
Bath Off PrimaryDining RoomFireplaceLoftSkylight(s)Vaulted Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s)
Exterior & lot
Wood

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$5,08130-year fixed · 6.5%
P&I $4,424Taxes $547Insurance $110
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Price history

DateEventPrice Nov 11, 2026Listed for sale $875,000

Tax history

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

Schools

Bellingham School District
ElementaryRoosevelt Elementary
MiddleKulshan Mid
HighBellingham High
School assignments come from the listing data provided by NWMLS. They're based on address and can change — verify with the district before relying on them.
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Downtown Bellingham7 min
WWU8 min
St. Joseph Hospital7 min
Peace Arch border34 min

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

Median list price$615k569 active listings
Cumulative Days Active85median, active listings
List price per sqft$390this home: $289
Homes for sale569in 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 26% below the median of current Bellingham listings. Irena can pull recent closed sales on this street before you write an offer.

Listing details

StatusActive
MLS #2602983
ListedNov 11, 2026
List price$875,000
Cumulative Days Active55
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 Nov 12, 2026, 5:23 AM (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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