Listed by Sandi Qualls • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. Bought with COMPASS.
Off Market May 2025 for $1.2M
$1,105,333
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$7,925/mo
5
bd
•
3.5 ba
•
3,385
sq ft
1012 Key St, Bellingham, WA 98225
About this home
Nestled in the historic Sehome Hill Neighborhood, the Monson House is within walking distance to WWU, Arboretum, Downtown, and Waterfront, This 4 bed 2.25 bath house was extensively remodeled in 2020 to include a well appointed, accessible, and fully permitted 728 Sq Ft 1 bed 3/4 bath ADU with its own kitchen and W/D. The remodel added main floor laundry, expansive luxe primary bath, open floor plan, and German-made soapstone wood stove. Access a large fenced sunny backyard with flagstone patio, mature fruit trees , and flowers. Double garage off the alley, and additional off street parking for 3 additional cars. Large basement offers storage or more possibilities. Take a look at this perfect blend of period details with modern amenities.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$327Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sandi Qualls• RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,385
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
3803313223970000
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on Aug 25, 2025.
RS
Residential Single Development Zone
The residential single RS general use type is primarily intended to accommodate families desiring to live within neighborhoods consisting of individual dwelling units or townhouses in low density environments.; These regulations have been adopted to provide flexibility in the arrangement of a main building upon a building site in order to allow efficient and capable design, assure necessary light and air, and to encourage the compatible development of neighborhoods while conserving and enhancing the value of land and the important physical characteristics within the RS areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Mixed use
Recreation
Communications tower
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Dec 3, 2027 • Active
Electrical single family or duplex
Install roof-mounted solar modules on a residential building.
Electrical
Solar
Aug 16, 2022 • Final
Utilities franchise
Investigate a possible gas leak and perform necessary repairs.
Gas
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Garage Square Feet: 529
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms Main: 4
# of Beds Lower: 1
Bedrooms Possible: 5
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms (Total): 3
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Half Baths (Main): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Main): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Lower): 1
# of Bathtubs: 1
# of Showers: 2
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Approved Accessory
Room Level: Lower
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main
Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Main
Room 15 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Main
Room 16 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Lower
Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight, Finished, Unfinished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
# of Fireplaces Main: 1
# of Fireplaces Lower: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Radiant
Cooling Information: None
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceramic Tile, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,High Speed Internet,Patio
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Alley, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,264
Tax Year: 2025
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Conventional
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: City of Bellingham
Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
Water Heater Location: Basement
Water Heater Type: Electric
Cable Connected: Xfinity
Internet Connected: Xfinity
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Happy Vly Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Fairhaven Mid
High School: Sehome High
High School District: Bellingham
Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: Take the Lakeway Exit. Head towards downtown. Left on Ellis St. Right onto Liberty St. Right onto E Laurel St. Right onto Key St, House is on the right.
Topography: Level
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,385
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3803313223970000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green
Home facts updated by owner on Aug 25, 2025
Other
Listing Information
Buyer Brokerage Compensation: 2.5
Buyer Brokerage Compensation Type: %
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
Green Information
Direction Faces: West
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
Home Information
Living Area: 2,545
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 3385
MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
Building Area Total: 3385
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Year Built Effective: 2020
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Happy Valley Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
Fairhaven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
Sehome High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 83° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bellingham, WA • 98225
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.5 hours in
June and 1.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
7.5 hrs
1.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.05M – $1.27M
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