OFF MARKET

Listed by Shirley Shirley • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. Bought with Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Off market dec 2014 for $281K

$598,055

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,856/mo

•

1,160

sq ft

1218 W Racine St, Bellingham, WA 98229

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

8,276 sq ftLot Size

$516Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Shirley Shirley • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Bought with Paul English • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #720195

Redfin Estimate

$598,055

$317K since sold in December 2014$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 3.7% lower than the average sale price ($621K) of 6 comparable homes.

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C
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$600,000
D
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Market trends in 98229, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$718K

$38K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

119

25 MoM

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Sale history for 1218 W Racine St

Date

Event

Price

Dec 23, 2014

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #720195

$281,500

$243/sq ft

Dec 13, 2014

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #720195

—

Nov 28, 2014

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #720195

—

Nov 26, 2014

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #720195

$289,900

$250/sq ft

May 27, 2014

Sold

Public Records

$245,000

$211/sq ft

May 27, 2014

Delisted

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #621428

—

May 27, 2014

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #621428

$245,000

$211/sq ft

Apr 25, 2014

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #621428

—

Apr 22, 2014

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #621428

$255,000

$220/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,554 (+7.3%)

$288,750 + $259,419

$548,169

2025

$4,245 (+1.6%)

$288,750 + $259,419

$548,169

2024

$4,180 (+8.1%)

$262,470 + $274,505

$536,975

2023

$3,867 (+12.9%)

$262,470 + $274,505

$536,975

2022

$3,423 (+7.6%)

$223,380 + $233,623

$457,003

2021

$3,182 (+1.8%)

$180,150 + $188,410

$368,560

2020

$3,125 (+18.2%)

$158,025 + $165,271

$323,296

2019

$2,643 (+9.3%)

$139,640 + $120,621

$260,261

2017

$2,417 (+9.8%)

$123,948 + $107,069

$231,017

2016

$2,202 (+1.6%)

$114,048 + $98,652

$212,700

2015

$2,167 (+3.2%)

$102,960 + $89,140

$192,100

2014

$2,101 (+3.8%)

$99,000 + $84,174

$183,174

2013

$2,025 (+8.9%)

$99,000 + $84,174

$183,174

2011

$1,860 (+2.5%)

$114,400 + $71,571

$185,971

2010

$1,814 (−0.9%)

$130,000 + $73,030

$203,030

2009

$1,830

$130,000 + $73,030

$203,030

Tax history for 1218 W Racine St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,554 (+7.3%)

$288,750 + $259,419

$548,169

2025

$4,245 (+1.6%)

$288,750 + $259,419

$548,169

2024

$4,180 (+8.1%)

$262,470 + $274,505

$536,975

2023

$3,867 (+12.9%)

$262,470 + $274,505

$536,975

2022

$3,423 (+7.6%)

$223,380 + $233,623

$457,003

2021

$3,182 (+1.8%)

$180,150 + $188,410

$368,560

2020

$3,125 (+18.2%)

$158,025 + $165,271

$323,296

2019

$2,643 (+9.3%)

$139,640 + $120,621

$260,261

2017

$2,417 (+9.8%)

$123,948 + $107,069

$231,017

2016

$2,202 (+1.6%)

$114,048 + $98,652

$212,700

2015

$2,167 (+3.2%)

$102,960 + $89,140

$192,100

2014

$2,101 (+3.8%)

$99,000 + $84,174

$183,174

2013

$2,025 (+8.9%)

$99,000 + $84,174

$183,174

2011

$1,860 (+2.5%)

$114,400 + $71,571

$185,971

2010

$1,814 (−0.9%)

$130,000 + $73,030

$203,030

2009

$1,830

$130,000 + $73,030

$203,030

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,160

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

3803322604550000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.

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 6, 2018 • Final

Plumbing residential

Relocate the toilet and sink. Replace the existing bathtub with a new shower.

Bathroom

Plumbing

Remodel

Mar 6, 2018 • Final

Existing single family or duplex

Perform a bathroom remodel.

Bathroom

Remodel

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: 1
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
# of Fireplaces Main: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling

Interior Features
Interior Features: Ductless HP-Mini Split, Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Fireplace, Water Heater
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Range/Oven,Refrigerator

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,160
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Very Good
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
Lot Number: 3
MLS Lot Size Source: Assessor
Site Features: Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,Outbuildings
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,101
Tax Year: 2014

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Community
Water Company: City of Bellingham
Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
Sewer: Available
Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Available, Electric, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Location: Closet
Water Heater Type: Electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
High School District: Bellingham

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: I-5 to Exit 253, East on Lakeway Drive to Right on Racine to right on West Racine house is on the left.
Topography: Level,PartialSlope

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,160
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3803322604550000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 1,160
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1160
MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 1160
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Year Built Effective: 2013
Effective Year Built Source: See Remarks
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
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

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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, 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

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$569,000 – $688,000

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