Listed by NextHome Northwest Living
$424,900
$75K PRICE DROP

1609 F St Bellingham, WA 98225

Lettered Streets Neighborhood

Estimated payment $2,624/month

Total Views 82,938
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,204 Sq Ft
$353 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Bellingham High School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • No HOA

About This Home

This 1890 vernacular-style home w/good bones is situated on Peabody Hill/Old Whatcom(lot originally owned by town co-founder, Russell Peabody). This 4 bdrm/1 bath home boasts sunny 2nd floor, attics for add'l storage/expansion, & shared parking in back(2 cars). Recent updates add comfort retaining character incl: new front siding & insulation,front windows,interior paint,carpeting,& sewer line. High Walk & Bike scores mark car-free easy living; centrally located near Elizabeth Park, Whatcom Creek, civic & cultural centers, bus lines & downtown. Bike down the hill to new waterfront, marina, beaches, Fairhaven & beyond! (House is figured in 1889 visioning drawing "Town of New Whatcom" attributed to James 'Jimmy' Tilton Pickett)

Listing Agent

Sean Hackney

NextHome Northwest Living License #26167 Listed on: 06/25/2025

NextHome Northwest Living

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2397373

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,910

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cement Board or Planked
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,204 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lettered Streets Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,910

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Inclusions: Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Prev Status: Active
  • Architectural Style: See Remarks
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1204
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2397373?w=Consumer&agent=35528
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 74

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Appliances: Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Softwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace
  • Living Area: 1204
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1204
  • 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: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Cement Plank, See Remarks, Wood
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked, See Remarks, Wood, Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: See Remarks
  • Property Condition: Good
  • 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: Baseboard, Stove/Free Standing
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Laundry/Mudroom
  • CableConnected: Xfinity/Comcast
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity/Comcast

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: 380330027433
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4792
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Gas Available
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3910

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Parkview Elem

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,811 $477,410 $246,304 $231,106
2023 $3,811 $489,535 $252,560 $236,975
2022 $3,111 $422,021 $217,728 $204,293
2021 $3,052 $334,937 $172,800 $162,137
2020 $3,172 $310,127 $160,000 $150,127
2019 $2,840 $311,494 $141,415 $170,079
2018 $2,860 $279,616 $126,965 $152,651
2017 $2,465 $240,739 $109,310 $131,429
2016 $2,158 $216,910 $98,090 $118,820
2015 $2,116 $197,645 $89,590 $108,055
2014 -- $187,519 $85,000 $102,519
2013 -- $172,657 $73,500 $99,157
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/02/2025 08/02/25 Price Changed $424,900 -8.6% $353 / Sq Ft
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Price Changed $465,000 -7.0% $386 / Sq Ft
06/25/2025 06/25/25 For Sale $500,000 -- $415 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $189,780 First American Title Insuran
Quit Claim Deed -- First American Title Insuran
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $165,000 New Conventional
Closed $151,600 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Sean Hackney
Sean Hackney

NextHome Northwest Living

(360) 300-8075

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Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2397373

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380330-027433-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98225 Lettered Streets

1609 F St, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 1609 F St, Bellingham, WA 98225 and is currently priced at $424,900, approximately $352 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 1609 F St is a home located in Whatcom County with nearby schools including Parkview Elementary School, Whatcom Middle School, and Bellingham High School.

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