3023 Northwest Avenue · Bellingham, WA 98225
Source: NWMLS · Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. · Sue Hilton #NWM2602201
About this home
Inviting 1929 storybook Craftsman 3-bedroom, 2-bath home has original oak and fir floors, built in cabinets, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace with its original mantel. 1564 finished sq feet is updated for today's lifestyle with solar panels and an EV charger (2025), electrical upgrades, triple- and double-pane windows, new exterior paint (2025), and a new furnace (2026). This home combines charm with energy-conscious improvements that help a buyer save money and live more lightly on the planet. Spacious kitchen features abundant cabinetry and room to gather, while the versatile floor plan allows for comfortable main-level living if desired. Upstairs, large rooms w/wood floors and plenty of closets share the 2nd floor full bath, added in 2014. Generous storage throughout the home. An unfinished 664-square-foot basement with new insulation offers exceptional storage and future potential. Separate entry on the streetside bedroom provides for versatility regarding a potential home occupation or second occupant. Mature landscaping includes a rare and thriving Sourwood tree, and the backyard feels like a true haven from the rest of the world. A detached garage provides convenient dual access from both the front driveway and alley. Ideally located on the bus line, this distinctive stucco home is rich in character, practical upgrades, and enduring appeal. Home has been pre-inspected.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- 1 1/2 Story
- Stories
- One and one half
- Year built
- 1929
- Building area
- 2,202 sq ft
- Lot size
- 4,792 sq ft (0.11 acres)
- County
- Whatcom
- MLS #
- NWM2602201
Interior
- Heating
- 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Softwood, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Fireplace
- 1 · Wood Burning
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Triple Pane Windows, Water Heater
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Stucco
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
- Topography
- Level
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 4
- Garage
- Yes
- Covered spaces
- 1
- Parking features
- Detached Garage
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Electric, Natural Gas, See Remarks, Solar (Unspecified)
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Columbia
- Property tax
- $5,864 (2026)
Transaction
- Price per sq ft
- $420
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2008-02-21
- Sold$230,000
Schools
School district: Bellingham
- Middle
- Shuksan Mid
- High
- Bellingham High SchoolSchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 17% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Listing agent: Sue Hilton.
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Data last updated 2026-11-10.