Listed by Lynda Hinton • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
PENDING
$1,200,000
Est. $6,912/mo —
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,751
sq ft
1414 McKenzie Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
About this home
Rarely does an opportunity like this become available in the heart of Bellingham’s beloved Fairhaven. These 5 adjoining lots, situated on a quiet street just moments from the village center, offer exceptional potential for redevelopment in one of the city’s most walkable and desirable neighborhoods. The existing home is best viewed as part of the land value, with the real opportunity being the ability to create a thoughtfully designed residential project from the ground up. A completed feasibility study is available with the listing and outlines several possibilities, including remodeling the existing home while adding another home and two ADUs, or developing as many as eight townhomes, subject to final City approval and applicable requirements. The configuration of five contiguous lots provides a rare opportunity to create scale and flexibility in a neighborhood where developable land is limited. South-facing exposure brings excellent natural light and adds to the appeal of the site, stroll to Fairhaven’s historic village center for coffee, dining, shopping, bookstores and local services, or enjoy nearby parks, waterfront access and the South Bay Trail. Whether you envision a multi-home investment, thoughtfully designed townhome community, or a combination of residences and ADUs, this is a compelling chance to build in a truly exceptional location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1919Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$685Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Lynda Hinton• Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Happy Valley, located between Western Washington University and Sehome Hill Arboretum, is a residential and academic Bellingham neighborhood with a walkable grid and a wooded hillside edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the 21st Street and Harris Avenue corner, where a small cluster of cafes, casual eateries, and bike traffic sets the daily rhythm. Historic Craftsman and bungalow homes line leafy blocks, with frequent glimpses toward the arboretum’s trails. The vibe leans porch-and-garden, with students and faculty energy spilling out from campus. Community pillars include the Firehouse Arts & Events Center, the historic Mount Baker Theatre, and the Pickford Film Center downtown. Fairhaven’s brick storefronts and the South Bay Trail add a salt-air counterpoint to the inland streets.
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Market insights
1414 McKenzie Ave · $1,200,000
DAYS ON MARKET
9 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.2%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,200,000
Median sale price in this area is $673,280. (44% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
24% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Wood-burning fireplace
Water heater
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms (1 on main level, 2 on upper level)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms (1 on main level, 1 on upper level)
2 bathtubs, 1 shower
Laundry & utility
Utility room in lower level
Gas water heater located in basement
Flooring
Hardwood
Softwood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
No cooling
Exterior features
Wood exterior
Level topography
Curbs, paved streets and sidewalks
Home design
Single-family house
Two stories with basement
Main-level entry
South-facing
Has view
Parking
Off-street parking (1 uncovered space)
Construction
Wood construction with standard frame
Composition roof
Poured concrete foundation
Built on lot
Utilities
Public water (City of Bellingham)
Sewer connected (City of Bellingham)
Power provided by PSE
Xfinity cable
Financial info
Listing terms: Cash or Conventional
Electricity and solar
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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
Sep 27, 2023 • Final
Electrical single family or duplex
Repair electrical service damaged by a storm.
Electrical
Oct 1, 2020 • Final
Mechanical
Replace a furnace with a similar model.
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.
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
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 83° expected this year, 20 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
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1414 McKenzie Ave
$1,184,376
$16K under list price of $1.20M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $808K to $1.1M.