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$610,000

2 Beds 1 Baths 1,147 SQFT 0.11 Acres

Type: Single Family

521 W Illinois Street
Bellingham, WA 98225

MLS#: 2585557

Presented by: John L. Scott Bellingham and NWMLS

Property Description

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.

Interior Features

Bedrooms

Bedrooms Lower0

Bedrooms Upper0

Main Level Bedrooms2

Total Bedrooms2

Bathrooms

3/4 Baths0

Bathrooms1

Baths Full Garage0

Baths Full Lower0

Baths Full Main1

Baths Full Upper0

Baths Half Garage0

Baths Half Lower0

Baths Half Main0

Baths Half Upper0

Baths Three Quarter Garage0

Baths Three Quarter Lower0

Baths Three Quarter Main0

Baths Three Quarter Upper0

Half Baths0

Total Baths1

Other Interior Features

Air Conditioning Y/NNo

BasementNone

Fireplace FeaturesGas

Fireplace Y/NYes

Fireplaces Main1

FlooringCeramic Tile, Hardwood

Heating Y/NYes

Interior AmenitiesCeiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, French Doors

Power Production TypeElectric, Natural Gas

Total Fireplaces1

General

AppliancesDishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer

Attached Garage No

Building Area Units0 sqft

Carport Y/NNo

CityBellingham

CoolingNone

CountyWhatcom

DirectionsTake exit 255 from I-5 towards Sunset Dr., turn Right onto Sunset, take the second right onto W Illinois. Destination will be on your left.

Elementary SchoolBuyer To Verify

Entry LocationMain

Facing DirectionNorth

Full Baths1

Garage Y/NYes

HOANo

HOA Fee$0

HeatingForced Air

High SchoolBuyer To Verify

High School DistrictBellingham

Land Lease Y/NNo

LevelsOne

Listing TermsCash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Living Area1,147 sqft

Lot Size Square Feet4,792 sqft

Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet

MLS Area860 - Bellingham

Middle/Junior High SchoolBuyer To Verify

NWM_ShowMapLinkY

New ConstructionNo

PossessionClosing

Property Style10 - 1 Story

Property SubtypeSingle Family Residence

Property TypeResidential

Public RemarksVintage charm meets thoughtful updates in this inviting 1926 home in Bellinghams Cornwall Park neighborhood. Offering 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and 1, 147 sq ft, the home features solid mahogany kitchen cabine

RoofComposition

Security FeaturesFully Fenced

Senior Community Y/NNo

SewerSewer Connected

Special Listing ConditionsNone

Standard StatusActive

StatusActive

Structure TypeHouse

Subdivision NameCornwall Park

Tax Annual Amount$4,518

Tax Year2025

TopographyLevel

ViewTerritorial

Water CompanyCity of Bellingham

Year Built1927

Exterior

Building Area Total1,147 sqft

Covered Spaces1

Exterior AmenitiesCement Planked

Foundation DetailsBlock

InclusionsDishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)

Irrigation Water Rights Y/NNo

Lot Dimensions40x125

Lot FeaturesAlley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk

Lot Size Acres0.11

Parking FeaturesDriveway, Detached Garage, Off Street

Parking Uncovered Total1

Site FeaturesDeck, Fenced-Fully, High Speed Internet, Patio

Total Parking2

VegetationGarden Space

Water SourcePublic

Waterfront Y/NNo

Additional Details

Price History

Schools

Elementary School Buyer To Verify Elementary School

Middle School Buyer To Verify Middle School

High School Buyer To Verify High School

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