OFF MARKET

Listed by Mimi Osterdahl • eXp Realty. Bought with HomeSmart One Realty.

Off market nov 2018 for $382K

$618,767

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,919/mo

•

1,520

sq ft

1237 W Racine St, Bellingham, WA 98229

About this home

First time ever on the market! Puget Hill, Mid Century, custom designed by original owner (Original architectural drawings and plans included in sale). Tucked privately back on a gorgeous .24 acre corner lot, home has potential for bay and city views. A wall of windows in the living/dining space open to a private courtyard brimming with mature landscaping. The comfortable family room adds living space for over 1,500 total sqft. Great neighborhood, in the heart of Bellingham, all for under $400k!

Single-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

10,454 sq ftLot Size

$407Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Mimi Osterdahl • eXp Realty

Listed by John Eggers • eXp Realty

Bought with Brennen Brown • HomeSmart One Realty

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1370824

Redfin Estimate

$618,767

$236K since sold in November 2018$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 2.8% higher than the average sale price ($602K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$750,000
A
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B
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C
3 beds1 bath1,415 sq ft
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D
3 beds1 bath1,132 sq ft
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$589,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,852 sq ft
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$575,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,234 sq ft
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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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Redfin agents who toured

Charming retro mid century style home located on a large private landscaped lot. Garage conversion to add a bonus room off of the kitchen. Mostly original finishes in nice overall condition. Original wood accents, built-ins and large feature brick...
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 1237 W Racine St

Date

Event

Price

Nov 15, 2018

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1370824

$382,600

$252/sq ft

Oct 24, 2018

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1370824

—

Oct 17, 2018

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1370824

—

Oct 12, 2018

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1370824

$384,500

$253/sq ft

Oct 4, 2018

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1370824

$389,500

$256/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,740 (+8.5%)

$275,000 + $295,553

$570,553

2025

$4,368 (+1.6%)

$275,000 + $295,553

$570,553

2024

$4,301 (+8.1%)

$262,470 + $290,073

$552,543

2023

$3,979 (+12.9%)

$262,470 + $290,073

$552,543

2022

$3,523 (+7.6%)

$223,380 + $246,872

$470,252

2021

$3,274 (+1.8%)

$180,150 + $199,096

$379,246

2020

$3,215 (+603.0%)

$158,025 + $174,644

$332,669

2019

$457 (−11.0%)

$126,945 + $138,436

$265,381

2017

$514 (+0.7%)

$112,680 + $122,883

$235,563

2016

$510 (−76.9%)

$103,680 + $113,222

$216,902

2015

$2,210 (+3.3%)

$93,600 + $102,306

$195,906

2014

$2,140 (−2.7%)

$90,000 + $96,606

$186,606

2013

$2,199 (+9.0%)

$90,000 + $96,606

$186,606

2011

$2,017 (+2.9%)

$114,400 + $87,567

$201,967

2010

$1,960 (−0.9%)

$130,000 + $89,355

$219,355

2009

$1,978

$130,000 + $89,355

$219,355

Tax history for 1237 W Racine St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,740 (+8.5%)

$275,000 + $295,553

$570,553

2025

$4,368 (+1.6%)

$275,000 + $295,553

$570,553

2024

$4,301 (+8.1%)

$262,470 + $290,073

$552,543

2023

$3,979 (+12.9%)

$262,470 + $290,073

$552,543

2022

$3,523 (+7.6%)

$223,380 + $246,872

$470,252

2021

$3,274 (+1.8%)

$180,150 + $199,096

$379,246

2020

$3,215 (+603.0%)

$158,025 + $174,644

$332,669

2019

$457 (−11.0%)

$126,945 + $138,436

$265,381

2017

$514 (+0.7%)

$112,680 + $122,883

$235,563

2016

$510 (−76.9%)

$103,680 + $113,222

$216,902

2015

$2,210 (+3.3%)

$93,600 + $102,306

$195,906

2014

$2,140 (−2.7%)

$90,000 + $96,606

$186,606

2013

$2,199 (+9.0%)

$90,000 + $96,606

$186,606

2011

$2,017 (+2.9%)

$114,400 + $87,567

$201,967

2010

$1,960 (−0.9%)

$130,000 + $89,355

$219,355

2009

$1,978

$130,000 + $89,355

$219,355

*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

10,454 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,520

Year built

1957

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

3803322464940000

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

Nov 4, 2025 • Final

Electrical single family or duplex

Install electrical service for a single-head mini-split system.

Electrical

HVAC

Nov 4, 2025 • Final

Mechanical

Install a single head mini-split system.

Heat pump

HVAC

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
Has Carport

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

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating

Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dryer,Range/Oven,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Flat, Torch Down

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood, Wood Products

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,520
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Good
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
Lot Number: 8
MLS Lot Size Source: Public Records
Site Features: Cable TV,Fenced-Fully,High Speed Internet,Patio
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.24
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $514
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: Puget Sound Energy
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Sewer Connected, Electric
Water Heater Location: Utility Room
Water Heater Type: Electric

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/Lakeway, right on Racine. Right on W Racine. Property is on the right.
Topography: Level,PartialSlope

Community Information
Senior Exemption: true

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,520
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3803322464940000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Thursday, October 4, 2018

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric

Home Information
Living Area: 1,520
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1520
MLS Square Footage Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 1520
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Block, Slab
Building Name: Johnson-Turner Subdivision
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 • 1.7mi

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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Estimated sale price

$588,000 – $712,000

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