3161 Locust Ave Bellingham, WA 98225
Estimated payment $7,859/month
Highlights
- 300 Feet of Waterfront
- Bay View
- Fruit Trees
- Squalicum High School Rated A-
- 1.64 Acre Lot
- Deck
About This Home
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.
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
MLS#: 2401213
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 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
- Storm Windows
- 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
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Reps Deed | $925,000 | Chicago Title |
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
MLS Number: 2401213
APN: 380222-528440-0000
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