OFF MARKET

Listed by Mimi Osterdahl • eXp Realty. Bought with Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Off Market Apr 2019 for $602K

$844,934

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,926/mo

•

2,273

sq ft

1229 E Racine St, Bellingham, WA 98229

About this home

VERY SPECIAL classic mid-century on Toledo Hill is a treasure! Outside discover mature, Asian-inspired landscaping & a breathtaking backyard retreat w/serene stream & koi-pond. Inside delights w/floor-to-ceiling windows & gorgeous Bay, city & mountain views. Original details blend beautifully w/ fantastic updates: Master suite w/ walk-in dressing room, updated baths w/steam shower & heated flrs, custom mahogany woodwork. NEW SOLAR PANELS & roof, newer furnace & on-demand hot H2O. Must see!

Single-familyProperty Type

1956Year Built

8,276 sq ftLot Size

$372Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Mimi Osterdahl • eXp Realty

Bought with Jeff Hopwood • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1434324

Redfin Estimate

$844,934

$242K since sold in April 2019$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 25.5% higher than the average sale price ($673K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$851,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,144 sq ft
1017 Kelley Ridge Ct, Bellingham, WA 98229
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$600,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,248 sq ft
3002 Lakeway Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$885,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,968 sq ft
1311 Clearbrook Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$699,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,900 sq ft
2219 Old Lakeway Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$799,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,680 sq ft
2204 Lopez St, Bellingham, WA 98229
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$205,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,188 sq ft
808 Woodbine Way, Bellingham, WA 98229

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Market trends in 98229, WA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.9%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$755K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

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1 MoM

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Really nice mid-century home with a well manicured and maintained yard. Gorgeous woodwork and large windows throughout the home. Two bedrooms upstairs including the master with large walk-in closet with tons of built-ins. Single bedroom downstairs...
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Sale history for 1229 E Racine St

Date

Event

Price

Apr 22, 2019

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1434324

$602,500

$265/sq ft

Apr 16, 2019

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1434324

—

Apr 10, 2019

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1434324

—

Apr 4, 2019

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1434324

$549,000

$242/sq ft

Jul 29, 1991

Sold

Public Records

$174,300

$77/sq ft

Oct 16, 1989

Sold

Public Records

$135,000

$59/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,531 (−1.4%)

$288,750 + $497,654

$786,404

2025

$6,622 (+1.6%)

$288,750 + $497,654

$786,404

2024

$6,520 (+8.1%)

$262,470 + $575,525

$837,995

2023

$6,031 (+12.9%)

$262,470 + $575,525

$837,995

2022

$5,342 (+7.6%)

$223,380 + $489,811

$713,191

2021

$4,966 (+1.8%)

$180,150 + $395,020

$575,170

2020

$4,876 (+43.4%)

$158,025 + $346,506

$504,531

2019

$3,401 (+9.3%)

$126,945 + $207,964

$334,909

2017

$3,111 (+9.8%)

$112,680 + $184,599

$297,279

2016

$2,834 (+1.6%)

$103,680 + $170,087

$273,767

2015

$2,790 (+3.5%)

$93,600 + $153,687

$247,287

2014

$2,697 (+2.6%)

$90,000 + $145,125

$235,125

2013

$2,627 (+9.1%)

$90,000 + $145,125

$235,125

2011

$2,407 (+3.6%)

$118,800 + $122,649

$241,449

2010

$2,325 (−0.9%)

$135,000 + $125,150

$260,150

2009

$2,345

$135,000 + $125,150

$260,150

Tax history for 1229 E Racine St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,531 (−1.4%)

$288,750 + $497,654

$786,404

2025

$6,622 (+1.6%)

$288,750 + $497,654

$786,404

2024

$6,520 (+8.1%)

$262,470 + $575,525

$837,995

2023

$6,031 (+12.9%)

$262,470 + $575,525

$837,995

2022

$5,342 (+7.6%)

$223,380 + $489,811

$713,191

2021

$4,966 (+1.8%)

$180,150 + $395,020

$575,170

2020

$4,876 (+43.4%)

$158,025 + $346,506

$504,531

2019

$3,401 (+9.3%)

$126,945 + $207,964

$334,909

2017

$3,111 (+9.8%)

$112,680 + $184,599

$297,279

2016

$2,834 (+1.6%)

$103,680 + $170,087

$273,767

2015

$2,790 (+3.5%)

$93,600 + $153,687

$247,287

2014

$2,697 (+2.6%)

$90,000 + $145,125

$235,125

2013

$2,627 (+9.1%)

$90,000 + $145,125

$235,125

2011

$2,407 (+3.6%)

$118,800 + $122,649

$241,449

2010

$2,325 (−0.9%)

$135,000 + $125,150

$260,150

2009

$2,345

$135,000 + $125,150

$260,150

*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

Year renovated

2020

Sq. Ft.

2,273

Year built

1956

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

3803323094820000

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views, Green

Last updated by owner on Mar 26, 2021.

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
Parking Features: RV Parking
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
# of Beds Lower: 1
Bedrooms Possible: 3

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

Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight, Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas
# of Fireplaces Main: 1
# of Fireplaces Lower: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Tankless Water Heater, Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Dining Room, Jetted Tub, Skylight(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Slate, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven,Refrigerator

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: See Remarks

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 2,273
Style Code: 17 - 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
Lot Number: 9
MLS Lot Size Source: Assessor
Site Features: Cabana/Gazebo,Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Patio,RV Parking
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Curbs, Dead End Street, Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Lot Size Dimensions: 81x108
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,531
Tax Year: 2018

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: City of Bellingham
Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Electric, Natural Gas Connected, See Remarks, Solar
Water Heater Location: Garage
Water Heater Type: Gas - On Demand

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
Middle Or Junior High School: Buyer To Verify
High School: Buyer To Verify
High School District: Bellingham

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: From I-5 exit 253 head east on Lakeway, right on Racine, left on E Racine, house is on the right.
Topography: Terraces

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,273
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3803323094820000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green

Home facts updated by owner on Mar 26, 2021

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
Offers Review Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2019
On Market Date: Thursday, April 4, 2019

Green Information
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Green Energy Efficient: High Efficiency (Unspecified)
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas, See Remarks, Solar (Unspecified)

Home Information
Living Area: 2,273
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2273
MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 2273
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Building Name: Johnson-Turner Subdiv of Duffy Tract
Structure Type: House
Entry Location: Main

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Schools

Carl Cozier Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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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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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$803,000 – $972,000

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Home values near 1229 E Racine St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1225 East Racine St, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1614 Sq. Ft.	$746,434
1227 West Racine St, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3615 Sq. Ft.	$869,328

Address	Redfin Estimate
1213 East Racine St, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2452 Sq. Ft.	$872,291
1218 East Racine St, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1369 Sq. Ft.	$696,267

Address	Redfin Estimate
1230 West Racine St, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2401 Sq. Ft.	$826,544
1219 East Racine St, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2208 Sq. Ft.	$717,993

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