Listed by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
$450,000

1217 Geneva St Bellingham, WA 98229

Estimated payment $2,839/month

Total Views 81
3 Beds
1 Bath
982 Sq Ft
$458 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Property is near public transit
  • No HOA
  • Kulshan Middle School Rated A-
  • Territorial View
  • Bathroom on Main Level

About This Home

Geneva Fixer on Large Corner Lot – Tons of Potential! Opportunity awaits with this one-story, 982 SF home in a highly desirable Geneva location. This home includes 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Sitting on an approximately 10,800 SF corner lot (buyer to verify), this property offers ample room for parking, expansion, or other development possibilities. Close to Geneva Elementary and Lake Whatcom, and only minutes to Whatcom Falls Park, shopping, restaurants, and everything Bellingham has to offer. Bring your ideas and vision—this is a rare chance to invest in one of Bellingham’s most sought-after neighborhoods!

Listing Agent

Joshua Shiflett

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #24084 Listed on: 06/25/2025

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2398117

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 10,880 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 982 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Territorial Views

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Schools

  • Geneva Elementary School
  • Whatcom Mid Middle School
  • Bellingham High School

Additional Features

  • Property is near public transit
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Geneva Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Prev Status: Active
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 982
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2398117?w=Consumer&agent=41462
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Living Area: 982
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 982
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition, Flat
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer
  • WaterCompany: Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Bellingham High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Whatcom Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: TBD
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2498
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10880
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Map
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Appraiser

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Geneva Elem

Map

Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2025 06/25/25 For Sale $450,000 -- $458 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

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Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2398117

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)