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Covered front porch
Backyard
View as you enter front door
View from kitchen door
Great room area
View of built-ins in the dining area
Bedroom on east side of home with bathroom access
Bedroom on east side of home
Bathroom looking south
Bathroom looking north
Bedroom on west side of home
Bedroom on west side of home with bathroom access
Bedroom on west side of home
Outbuilding, with some updating it could be used as a small garage.
Utility - mud room
1305 W Illinois StreetBellingham, WA 98225
Single Family · 2 Beds · 1 Full Bath · 964 Sq. ft. | 0.12 Acres$550,000
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1305 W Illinois Street Overview
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This delightful 2-bedroom Craftsman sits on a generous, level lot in the heart of the Columbia neighborhood. A welcoming covered front porch invites you into a home rich with vintage charm, featuring classic built-ins, storm windows, and a relaxing soaker tub. The bright and cozy interior offers comfortable living spaces and a sweet breakfast nook, perfect for everyday living. Outside, enjoy a large, flat, partially fenced backyard with endless possibilities, complete with a back deck that gets great morning sun to enjoy a cup of coffee, and a detached storage building. A long driveway provides ample off-street parking. Many updates have been done for you that include new roof 3 years ago, new hot water heater, new freestanding heater, new electrical panel, new chimney, some new windows, plus additional work inside. A partial unfinished basement, with a separate entrance, adds valuable flexibility for storage, hobbies, or future expansion. Ideally located within walking distance of local breweries, shops, dining, parks, trails, and green space. Whether you’re seeking a cozy primary residence, investment opportunity, or a first-time home with room for sweat equity, this charming home in a prime location is not to be missed.
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1305 W Illinois Street Facts & Features
- Type Single Family
- Sq. ft. 964
- Price/Sq.ft. $571
- Lot 0.12 Acres
Details
General
Association/HOA
- Association Fee: $0.00
School Information
- School District: Bellingham
- Elementary School: Parkview Elem
- Middle Or Junior School: Whatcom Mid
- High School: Bellingham High
Building Information
- New Construction: No
- Year Built: 1921
Location/Region
- Country: US
- County Or Parish: Whatcom
- MLS Area Major: 860 - Bellingham
- Subdivision Name: Columbia
Rent/Lease Information
- Land Lease: No
Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $4,105.00
- Tax Year: 2026
General Information
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
- Parcel Number: 380224496262
- Property Condition: Good
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Senior Community: No
- Special Listing Conditions: None
Interior
Building Information
- Building Information: Built On Lot
Beds/Baths
- Bathrooms Full: 1
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
- Bathrooms Total: 1
- Bedrooms Total: 2
- Bedrooms Lower: 0
- Bedrooms Upper: 0
Building Interior
- Appliances Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Building Area Total: 964
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Calculated Square Footage: 964
- Square Footage Finished: 964
- Square Footage Unfinished: 0
General Information
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Basement: Unfinished
- Cooling: No
- Entry Location: Main
- Fireplace: No
- Fireplaces Total: 0
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
- Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
- Heating: Yes
- Interior Features: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room
- Levels: One
- Living Area: 964
- Main Level Bathrooms: 1
- Main Level Bedrooms: 2
- Power Production Type: Electric,Natural Gas
- Security Features: Partially Fenced
Exterior
Parking Information
- Open Parking: No
- Parking Features: Driveway
- Parking Total: 0
Lot Information
- Irrigation Water Rights: No
- Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
- Lot Size Acres: 0.12
- Lot Size Square Feet: 5227
- Lot Size Units: Square Feet
- Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings
- Topography: Level
- Vegetation: Garden Space
- Elevation Units: Feet
- Water Source: Public
Waterfront/View
- Waterfront: No
Building Exterior/Construction
- Attached Garage: No
- Roof: Composition
- Structure Type: House
General Information
- Carport: No
- Covered Spaces: 0
- Exterior Features: See Remarks
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
Room Information
Room: Bathroom Full
- Level: Main
Room: Bedroom
- Level: Main
Room: Bedroom
- Level: Main
Room: Dining Room
- Level: Main
Room: Entry Hall
- Level: Main
Room: Great Room
- Level: Main
Room: Kitchen Without Eating Space
- Level: Main
Room: Utility Room
- Level: Main
1305 W Illinois Street Neighborhood
Community
98225 (Bellingham) Demographics
29
Median Age
3,455
Population Density (per sq. mile)
56%
College Educated
$53,093
Estimated Median Income
9,008
Estimated Total Home Owners
12,804
Estimated Total Renters
41% / 59%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
2
Estimated Average Household Size
Schools
School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.1305 W Illinois Street Monthly Cost
1305 W Illinois Street Market Data
Based on the last 30 days in this zip code
$796,890
Average List Price
$502
Average Price per Square Foot
26
Properties Sold
90
Average Days on Market
172
Properties for Sale
1305 W Illinois Street History
| Date | Value | Agent |
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| 6/22/2026Source: NWMLS | Pending |
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| 6/3/2026Source: NWMLS | Pending Inspection |
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| 5/15/2026Source: NWMLS | Active |
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| 4/30/2026Source: NWMLS | Pending Inspection |
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| 4/28/2026Source: NWMLS | April 28, 2026 |