Listed by John L. Scott Bellingham, Bought with Petz Real Estate
$1,300,000
SOLD FEB 27, 2026

3161 Locust Ave Bellingham, WA 98225

3 Beds
2 Baths
3,248 Sq Ft
71,438 Sq Ft

Recently Sold

$400 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

Highlights

  • 300 Feet of Waterfront
  • Bay View
  • Fruit Trees
  • Squalicum High School Rated A-
  • 1.64 Acre Lot
  • Deck

About This Home

As of February 2026

An iconic coastal sanctuary fully reimagined from its core. Perched above the bay with 150’ of tidelands, this acre+ retreat offers jaw-dropping views and total privacy that makes you feel like the only house on earth. Stylish open kitchen, expansive deck, fresh layout, fully fenced and professionally landscaped grounds. Downstairs is kitchen-ready—perfect for separate living, guests, or rental potential. RARE detached 2-car shop. Fire pit nights, quiet mornings, and wildlife for days. Minutes to downtown, yet a world away. Find immense comfort here with the full remodel. No deferred maintenance. A/C. True Bellingham hidden gem--now polished and ready for you.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nathan Butcher

John L. Scott Bellingham License #122370 Listed on: 06/27/2025

John L. Scott Bellingham

Last Buyer's Agent

Anthony Petz

Petz Real Estate License #27588

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2401213

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,162

Year Built

  • Built in 1958 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1.64 Acre Lot
  • 300 Feet of Waterfront
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Gated Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Brush Vegetation
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 3,248 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Bay Views
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Plank

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Geothermal Energy System

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Alderwood Elementary School
  • Shuksan Mid Middle School
  • Squalicum High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bellingham Subdivision
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3802225284400000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,162

Year Built

Built in 1958 | Remodeled

Lot Details

1.64 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 3248
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: See Remarks
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl Plank, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceilings, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 3248
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • SquareFootageFinished: 3248
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 1
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Secluded
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: High Bank, Bayfront, Saltwater
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Cement Plank
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete, Slab
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Structure Type: House
  • WaterfrontFootage: ~300
  • WaterAccess: Deeded Access,Tideland Rights

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Detached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fully Fenced, Security Gate
  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: Septic
  • WaterCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Bathroom - lower level
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric
  • InternetConnected: Starlink

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Squalicum High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Shuksan Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3802225284400000
  • Topography: Level,Sloped,Steep Slope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.64
  • Lot Size: ~300'x~320'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 71438
  • Zoning: UR3
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Deck,Electric Car Charging,Fenced-Fully,Gated Entry,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Shop
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Geothermal

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9162

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Geothermal

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Alderwood Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2023
Closed on
Jul 10, 2023
Sold by
Anderson Ronald Lee
Bought by
Colorwayz Cottage Llc and Catlin
Seller's Agent
Renay Daniels
John L. Scott Bellingham
Buyer's Agent
Anthony Zapata
Keller Williams Western Realty
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$925,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-15.91%
Views
113

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.98%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Personal Reps Deed $925,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/27/2026 02/27/26 Sold $1,300,000 -4.8% $400 / Sq Ft
02/11/2026 02/11/26 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Price Changed $1,365,000 -2.4% $420 / Sq Ft
06/27/2025 06/27/25 For Sale $1,399,000 +51.2% $431 / Sq Ft
07/13/2023 07/13/23 Sold $925,000 -7.5% $570 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/31/2023 05/31/23 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2023 05/28/23 Price Changed $1,000,025 -9.1% $616 / Sq Ft
05/05/2023 05/05/23 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $677 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

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
2025 $9,162 $913,141 $707,263 $205,878
2024 $12,003 $946,248 $732,906 $213,342
2023 $12,003 $925,000 $716,448 $208,552
2022 $2,716 $1,087,625 $765,930 $195,089
2021 $2,348 $898,863 $633,000 $192,699
2020 $2,330 $834,816 $569,820 $264,996
2019 $2,292 $795,061 $542,685 $252,376
2018 $2,460 $739,463 $504,735 $234,728
2017 $2,308 $681,641 $465,267 $216,374
2016 $2,192 $581,562 $396,957 $184,605
2015 $2,283 $555,987 $379,500 $176,487
2014 -- $584,579 $387,090 $197,489
2013 -- $588,565 $390,885 $197,680
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2401213

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380222-528440-0000

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