Listed by Brooke Stremler • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. Bought with Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Sold on Apr 2026
$752,500
4
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
2,284
sq ft
1117 W Racine St, Bellingham, WA 98229
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About this home
Beautiful 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home nestled on a quiet, non-through street backing to a serene greenbelt, offering peek-a-boo mountain and bay views. Ideally located just minutes from world-renowned trail system, plus an abundance of nearby parks and recreation. Inside, enjoy soaring two-story ceilings and an abundance of natural light throughout. The thoughtfully designed layout features both formal and informal living and dining spaces, a cozy fireplace, fresh interior paint, and new flooring in the entry, kitchen, and breakfast nook. Upstairs, you’ll find four spacious bedrooms and two full baths, including a generous primary suite with ensuite bath. The partially fenced backyard offers a large deck—perfect for summer BBQs or relaxing evenings taking in the sunset.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$329Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Brooke Stremler• Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Listed by Ron De Boer• Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Bought with Cindy Clark• Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Est. $4,180 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1117 W Racine St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Apr 20, 2026
Sold
Public Records
$752,780
$330/sq ft
Apr 20, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2483983
$752,500
$329/sq ft
Mar 3, 2026
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2483983
—
Feb 24, 2026
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2483983
$775,000
$339/sq ft
Aug 30, 2002
Sold
Public Records
$222,000
$97/sq ft
Jun 17, 1987
Sold
Public Records
$16,000
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,809 (−2.6%)
$275,000 + $544,990
$819,990
2025
$6,993 (+1.6%)
$275,000 + $544,990
$819,990
2024
$6,886 (+8.1%)
$332,462 + $552,508
$884,970
2023
$6,369 (+12.9%)
$332,462 + $552,508
$884,970
2022
$5,642 (+7.6%)
$282,948 + $470,222
$753,170
2021
$5,244 (+1.8%)
$228,190 + $379,222
$607,412
2020
$5,150 (+2.0%)
$200,165 + $332,648
$532,813
2019
$5,048 (+9.3%)
$176,313 + $320,801
$497,114
2017
$4,619 (+9.8%)
$156,500 + $284,759
$441,259
2016
$4,208 (+1.6%)
$144,000 + $262,372
$406,372
2015
$4,142 (+3.5%)
$130,000 + $237,075
$367,075
2014
$4,002 (−2.2%)
$125,000 + $223,867
$348,867
2013
$4,093 (+9.3%)
$125,000 + $223,867
$348,867
2011
$3,745 (+4.2%)
$158,400 + $217,830
$376,230
2010
$3,595 (−0.9%)
$180,000 + $222,275
$402,275
2009
$3,627
$180,000 + $222,275
$402,275
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
11,326
Year renovated
2025
Sq. Ft.
2,284
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
3803322464080000
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on May 10, 2026.
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 19, 2001 • Final
Mechanical
Work on a furnace.
HVAC
Apr 30, 2001 • Final
Re-roof
Work on a reroof.
Roofing
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: Attached Garage
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Beds Upper: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Upper): 2
# of Half Baths (Main): 1
# of Bathtubs: 2
# of Showers: 2
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Description: Vaulted Ceiling, coat closet and stairs case to second floor
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Description: Vaulted Ceilings and open to Dining Room
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Description: Open to Living Room
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Description: Off Dining Room, Breakfast nook and open to family room
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Description: Open to breakfast nook and kitchen, wood FP, views of mountains and bay
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Description: walk-through to garage
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Description: guest bath
Room Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Description: Spacious primary with ensuite and walk-in closet
Room Level: Second
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Description: Primary bath with double sinks, tub/shower
Room Level: Second
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Second
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Second
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Second
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Description: Double sink, seperate tub/shower and toilet room
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,High Speed Internet
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Lot Size Dimensions: 141'x80'x142'x80'
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,993
Tax Year: 2025
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: City of Bellingham
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
Water Heater Location: Garage
Water Heater Type: Gas
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Carl Cozier Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Kulshan Mid
High School: Sehome High
High School District: Bellingham
Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: Take I-5 to Lakeway Exit. Head east on Lakeway. Take a right onto W Racine Dr. Stay right at the Y in the road. Home will be on your right.
Topography: Level,Sloped,Terraces
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,284
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 2025
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3803322464080000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views
Home facts updated by owner on May 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Buyer Brokerage Compensation: 2.5
Buyer Brokerage Compensation Type: %
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Green Information
Direction Faces: East
Power Production Type: Natural Gas, Wood
Home Information
Living Area: 2,284
Calculated Square Footage: 2284
MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
Building Area Total: 2284
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Building Name: Panorama Heights Div No 1
Year Built Effective: 1988
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: Two
Security Features: Partially Fenced
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Carl Cozier Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Kulshan Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Sehome High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
Provided by GreatSchools
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, 16 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 • 98229
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 20% for direct sun exposure in Bellingham. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$851,000 – $1.03M
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