OFF MARKET

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

Off market dec 2018 for $450K

$742,210

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,433/mo

•

1,924

sq ft

1226 E Racine St, Bellingham, WA 98229

About this home

Here is the 3 bedroom mid-century rambler home you've been waiting for! Great location on Toledo Hill in the desirable Puget Neighborhood. Nice sunsets and views of the city and bay. Hardwood floors in much of the home. Unique and charming floor plan. Well maintained and mature landscaping with a private park-like backyard and outdoor living area. Spacious 2 car garage. Property fronts on both E. Racine and St. Paul Streets with access on both sides.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

8,276 sq ftLot Size

$386Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Kurt Swanson • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Listed by Brad Howell • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Bought with Julie Carpenter • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1385164

Redfin Estimate

$742,210

$292K since sold in December 2018$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 10.2% higher than the average sale price ($674K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$731,000
A
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$705,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,148 sq ft
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$510,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,904 sq ft
875 St Andrews Way, Bellingham, WA 98229
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SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$735,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,760 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$750,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,488 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$610,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,938 sq ft
809 Liberty St, Bellingham, WA 98225
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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 1226 E Racine St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,954 (+9.8%)

$288,750 + $428,152

$716,902

2025

$5,422 (+1.6%)

$288,750 + $428,152

$716,902

2024

$5,339 (+8.1%)

$262,470 + $423,534

$686,004

2023

$4,938 (+12.9%)

$262,470 + $423,534

$686,004

2022

$4,374 (+7.6%)

$223,380 + $360,456

$583,836

2021

$4,065 (+1.8%)

$180,150 + $290,698

$470,848

2020

$3,992 (+13.6%)

$158,025 + $254,997

$413,022

2019

$3,513 (+9.3%)

$126,945 + $218,971

$345,916

2017

$3,214 (+9.8%)

$112,680 + $194,369

$307,049

2016

$2,928 (+1.6%)

$103,680 + $179,089

$282,769

2015

$2,882 (+3.5%)

$93,600 + $161,822

$255,422

2014

$2,785 (+3.5%)

$90,000 + $152,806

$242,806

2013

$2,690 (+9.2%)

$90,000 + $152,806

$242,806

2011

$2,464 (+3.8%)

$114,400 + $132,877

$247,277

2010

$2,373 (−5.7%)

$130,000 + $135,590

$265,590

2009

$2,517

$130,000 + $149,220

$279,220

Tax history for 1226 E Racine St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,954 (+9.8%)

$288,750 + $428,152

$716,902

2025

$5,422 (+1.6%)

$288,750 + $428,152

$716,902

2024

$5,339 (+8.1%)

$262,470 + $423,534

$686,004

2023

$4,938 (+12.9%)

$262,470 + $423,534

$686,004

2022

$4,374 (+7.6%)

$223,380 + $360,456

$583,836

2021

$4,065 (+1.8%)

$180,150 + $290,698

$470,848

2020

$3,992 (+13.6%)

$158,025 + $254,997

$413,022

2019

$3,513 (+9.3%)

$126,945 + $218,971

$345,916

2017

$3,214 (+9.8%)

$112,680 + $194,369

$307,049

2016

$2,928 (+1.6%)

$103,680 + $179,089

$282,769

2015

$2,882 (+3.5%)

$93,600 + $161,822

$255,422

2014

$2,785 (+3.5%)

$90,000 + $152,806

$242,806

2013

$2,690 (+9.2%)

$90,000 + $152,806

$242,806

2011

$2,464 (+3.8%)

$114,400 + $132,877

$247,277

2010

$2,373 (−5.7%)

$130,000 + $135,590

$265,590

2009

$2,517

$130,000 + $149,220

$279,220

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,924

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

3803323254660000

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
Bedrooms Possible: 3

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

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

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

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Main

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

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Extra Fin Rm
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
# of Fireplaces Main: 1

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Fireplace, Water Heater
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,924
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Public Record
Site Features: Deck,Fenced-Fully,Patio
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: $3,214
Tax Year: 2017

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
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
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Oil
Water Heater Location: Garage
Water Heater Type: Electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

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: From I5 exit 253 head east on Lakeway, right on Racine, left on E Racine, house is on the left.
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,924
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3803323254660000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Monday, November 19, 2018

Green Information
Power Production Type: Oil

Home Information
Living Area: 1,924
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1924
MLS Square Footage Source: Public Record
Building Area Total: 1924
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

Carl Cozier Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

Kulshan Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

Sehome High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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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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1.8 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$706,000 – $854,000

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