Listed by Melody Chambers • House Love Realty. Bought with Bellwether Real Estate.
Off Market Dec 2019 for $549K
—
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$3,652/mo
4
bd
•
4 ba
•
2,855
sq ft
730 Telegraph Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
About this home
Sweet opportunity for an entry level or seasoned investor in the heart of Bellingham, with huge upside potential. Live in as a single family & rent out rooms, while you make plans for short-platting the lot, or building a multi-family residence (up to 14 units.) Current single family home has rooms with separate entrances. Live-in owner rents out rooms monthly for supplemental income of $3,695. (Below market rents!) For an investor, the entire home could be rented out for $4,850/month.
*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
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.59 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,855
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
3803183124220000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
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
Nov 7, 2018 • Final
Electrical single family or duplex
Alter the electrical service.
Electrical
Nov 17, 2017 • Final
Utilities repair
Repair the water service on the property.
Plumbing
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
Parking Features: Off Street
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Beds Upper: 1
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
Bedrooms Possible: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Upper): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 2
# of Three Quarter Baths (Lower): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Lower
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Lower
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Lower
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Level: Lower
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper
Room 14 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Upper
Room 15 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Upper
Room 16 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Lower
Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
# of Fireplaces Main: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Water Heater
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Patio
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.59
Lot Size Dimensions: 125' x 238' x 100' x 219'
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,695
Tax Year: 2019
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, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Location: Daylight Basement
Water Heater Type: On Demand
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished
School Information
Elementary School: Parkview Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Shuksan Mid
High School: Squalicum High
High School District: Bellingham
Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Bus Route Number: 331
Directions: From I-5, take Exit 256 and head North on Meridian. Turn Right on Telegraph Rd. House on the Left, across the street from Francis Park Apartments.
Topography: Level,PartialSlope
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,855
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3803183124220000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
Offers Review Date: Friday, November 8, 2019
On Market Date: Monday, November 4, 2019
Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
Home Information
Living Area: 2,855
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2855
MLS Square Footage Source: Whatcom County
Building Area Total: 2855
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Around this home
Schools
Parkview Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
Whatcom Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
Squalicum High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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 84° 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, 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
June and 1.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
7.5 hrs
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