2531 Racine St is a 1,496 square foot multi-family home on a 8,276 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on November 30, 2017 for $325,000. Based on Redfin's Bellingham data, we estimate the home's value is $546,838.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$366Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$546,838
$222K since sold in November 2017$27K since August
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This home's estimate is 11.7% lower than the average sale price ($619K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RM
Residential Multi Development Zone
The residential multi RM general use type is primarily intended to accommodate the highest concentrations of people within the city and to preclude the development of residential multi zoned properties at densities below the prescribed minimum densities. The regulations found within this chapter are intended to provide a framework for a desirable living environment for the people living within and adjacent to areas designated RM.; The standard regulations within this section are intended to achieve a minimum acceptable level of adequacy for a livable environment. The optional regulations are available for use by the innovative designer or builder to create opportunities for design and site flexibility, while maintaining or surpassing the adequate living environment that the standard regulations would produce.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Mixed use
Recreation
Communications tower
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Feb 3, 2006 • Final
Utilities franchise
Install new telephone service from the alley with the utility provider.
Electrical
May 7, 1997 • Final
Utilities franchise
Install a new gas service line.
Gas
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 10
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Property Information
Subdivision Name: COTTAGEWARE LLA
Living Sq. Ft: 1,496
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,496
Building Sq. Ft: 1,496
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT B COTTAGEWARE LLA DAF-LOTS 16-17 BLK K ALABAMA STREET ADD TO NEW WHATCOM-EXC THEREFROM TR DAF-THAT PTN OF LOT 17 BLK K ALABAMA STREET ADD TO NEW WHATCOM DAF-BEG AT NE COR OF SD LOT 17-TH S 00 DEG 00' 00" E ALG E LI OF SD LOT 13.18 FT-TH S 89 DEG 58'
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,276
Legal Lot Number: 17
Legal Block Number: K
Municipality Name: BELLINGHAM 501
Acres: 0.19
Zoning Code: RM3.6
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL DUPLEXES
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: BELLINGHAM 501
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,496
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3803202541170000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sunnyland Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Whatcom Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
Squalicum High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
8/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 83° expected this year, 17 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, 9 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$520,000 – $629,000
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