Listed by Jon Hansen • Lakeway Realty, Inc. Bought with Keller Williams Western Realty.

Off market sep 2016 for $460K

$770,315

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,371/mo

•

1,535

sq ft

1242 E Racine St, Bellingham, WA 98229

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

0.4 acresLot Size

$502Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jon Hansen • Lakeway Realty, Inc.

Bought with Brett Nichols • Keller Williams Western Realty

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1036691

Redfin Estimate

$770,315

$310K since sold in September 2016$10K since September

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This home's estimate is 13.3% higher than the average sale price ($680K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
3 beds2.5 baths1,956 sq ft
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$669,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,638 sq ft
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$715,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,896 sq ft
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E
3 beds1 bath1,488 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$510,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,904 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

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Sale history for 1242 E Racine St

Date

Event

Price

Sep 27, 2016

Sold (MLS)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1036691

$460,000

$300/sq ft

Sep 27, 2016

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1036691

$460,000

$300/sq ft

Jul 29, 2016

Sold

Public Records

$401,000

$261/sq ft

Jul 29, 2016

Delisted

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #980578

—

Jul 29, 2016

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #980578

$401,000

$261/sq ft

Jul 23, 2016

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #980578

—

Jul 21, 2016

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #980578

$379,000

$247/sq ft

Sep 7, 2007

Sold

Public Records

$353,000

$230/sq ft

Sep 15, 2004

Sold

Public Records

$235,000

$153/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,939 (+6.8%)

$302,500 + $412,571

$715,071

2025

$5,561 (+1.6%)

$302,500 + $412,571

$715,071

2024

$5,476 (+8.1%)

$314,964 + $388,652

$703,616

2023

$5,065 (+12.9%)

$314,964 + $388,652

$703,616

2022

$4,486 (+7.6%)

$268,056 + $330,769

$598,825

2021

$4,169 (+1.8%)

$216,180 + $266,757

$482,937

2020

$4,094 (+23.4%)

$189,630 + $233,995

$423,625

2019

$3,318 (+9.7%)

$126,945 + $199,732

$326,677

2017

$3,025 (+9.8%)

$112,680 + $176,308

$288,988

2016

$2,755 (+1.6%)

$103,680 + $162,447

$266,127

2015

$2,712 (+3.4%)

$93,600 + $146,785

$240,385

2014

$2,622 (+0.8%)

$90,000 + $138,607

$228,607

2013

$2,600 (+9.2%)

$90,000 + $138,607

$228,607

2011

$2,382 (+3.7%)

$114,400 + $124,543

$238,943

2010

$2,297 (−0.9%)

$130,000 + $127,085

$257,085

2009

$2,318

$130,000 + $127,085

$257,085

Tax history for 1242 E Racine St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,939 (+6.8%)

$302,500 + $412,571

$715,071

2025

$5,561 (+1.6%)

$302,500 + $412,571

$715,071

2024

$5,476 (+8.1%)

$314,964 + $388,652

$703,616

2023

$5,065 (+12.9%)

$314,964 + $388,652

$703,616

2022

$4,486 (+7.6%)

$268,056 + $330,769

$598,825

2021

$4,169 (+1.8%)

$216,180 + $266,757

$482,937

2020

$4,094 (+23.4%)

$189,630 + $233,995

$423,625

2019

$3,318 (+9.7%)

$126,945 + $199,732

$326,677

2017

$3,025 (+9.8%)

$112,680 + $176,308

$288,988

2016

$2,755 (+1.6%)

$103,680 + $162,447

$266,127

2015

$2,712 (+3.4%)

$93,600 + $146,785

$240,385

2014

$2,622 (+0.8%)

$90,000 + $138,607

$228,607

2013

$2,600 (+9.2%)

$90,000 + $138,607

$228,607

2011

$2,382 (+3.7%)

$114,400 + $124,543

$238,943

2010

$2,297 (−0.9%)

$130,000 + $127,085

$257,085

2009

$2,318

$130,000 + $127,085

$257,085

*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

17,424

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,535

Year built

1960

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

3803323105070000

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views, Green

Last updated by owner on Mar 25, 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

Mar 23, 2022 • Final

Mechanical

Install a multi-head ductless heating and air conditioning system.

Heat pump

HVAC

Mar 23, 2022 • Final

Electrical single family or duplex

Install a ductless heat pump system.

Electrical

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: 1
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Realist
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.4
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: VA

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Utilities: Sewer Connected

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,535
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3803323105070000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green

Home facts updated by owner on Mar 25, 2021

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Home Information
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1936
MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
Building Area Total: 1936
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Structure Type: House
Levels: One

Around this home

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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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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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

$721,000 – $873,000

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