Listed by Wayne Kwiatkowski • Coldwell Banker Bain.
For sale
$799,000
Est. $5,002/mo —
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
968
sq ft
522 12th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
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About this home
The Feasibility Study is ready for a Developer, or an Investor, who is looking in Bellingham’s highly desired South Hill Neighborhood, and have views of the Bay, Islands, and Mountains. A short walk away is the Fairhaven Historic District, downtown Bellingham, our Farmer’s Market, WWU, and access to Bellingham’s scenic 32-mile trail system. Each of the two existing mirror-image units offers a private entrance, one-bedroom, full bath, kitchen, and living room, making it equally suited for an owner-occupant looking to offset their mortgage, or an investor seeking steady, reliable rental returns. Currently, the two units produce $2,900 per month. The development study allows for two more units, which will increase the cash flow significantly! The demand for rentals here is consistent and strong and the waterfront northwest lifestyle appeal, makes attracting quality tenants effortless. In summary, whether you're looking for a live-in investment, building a rental portfolio, or positioning for future redevelopment, this is a versatile asset in one of Bellingham's most sought-after corridors. With views, walkability, and land value all in one. Finding a South Hill, or Fairhaven property like this, is very rare. With climate change, rising temperatures in most southern states, the Pacific Northwest will continue to grow, why not make this property part of your portfolio! If you would like additional information and the development feasibility report, just ask your broker for one.
South Hill, located between Fairhaven and Downtown Bellingham, is a residential and walkable Bellingham neighborhood with bluff-top views and a park-lined shoreline. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the 12th Street and Harris Avenue crossroads, where corner cafes, small galleries, and local storefronts set a steady, lived-in pace. Community pillars include the historic Mount Baker Theatre, the Pickford Film Center, and Village Books in nearby Fairhaven. Early-20th-century homes and tidy apartment courts line sloped streets that drop toward Bellingham Bay. Boulevard Park’s promenade and the South Bay Trail trace the water’s edge, linking viewpoints to the city’s waterfront. A short climb inland brings quieter blocks and pocket parks that keep daily routines close to the landscape.
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Offer insights
522 12th St · $799,000
$799K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $799K+ is a strong offer
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$799,000
Median list price in this area is $643,510. (19% lower than this home)
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Fireplace (gas) — two total, one on upper level and one on lower level
Water heater
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms total; two bedrooms on the main level, one bedroom on the lower level
Two possible additional bedrooms (bedrooms possible: 2)
Bathrooms
Two three-quarter bathrooms total; one three-quarter bath on the main level and one on the lower level
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stove/Range
Laundry & utility
Water heater located in crawl space
Flooring
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Has heating (see remarks for details)
No central cooling
Natural gas energy source
Exterior features
Deck
Cable TV available
Gas available to site
Paved lot with sidewalk
Partial slope topography
Has view
Home design
Single-family residence, two-story
Entry on main level
Faces southwest
Parking
Driveway
Off-street parking
Construction
Built on lot
Wood construction and wood exterior products
Composition roof
Built/effective year 1938
Poured concrete foundation
Utilities
Community water (COB)
Sewer connected (COB)
Power provided by PSE
Cable: Xfinity
Internet: Xfinity
Financial info
Listing terms: Cash and Conventional
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
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
Aug 22, 1993 • Final
Electrical single family or duplex
Work on a duplex.
Electrical
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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 83° expected this year, 18 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
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Sun exposure
78/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Bellingham. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
3.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 522 12th St
$779,580
$19K under list price of $799K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $463K to $885K.