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522 12th Street

Bellingham, WA 98225
  • $849,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ID#: 2493835
UPDATED: 68 min ago
$849,000
  • 3
    BEDS
  • 0.07
    ACRES
  • 2
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 968
    SQFT
  • $877
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1938
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Area:

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Description

Perched on Fairhaven's coveted South Hill, this charming duplex delivers something increasingly rare, sweeping Bellingham Bay views and immediate income, all in one of the city's most walkable, well-connected neighborhoods. Each of the two 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. The location speaks for itself. Steps from Fairhaven Village, Boulevard Park, and Western Washington University, demand for rentals here is consistent and strong — and the lifestyle appeal makes attracting quality tenants effortless. For those with a longer horizon, the upside gets even more compelling; the lot supports potentially 2–3 modern townhomes, representing a significant development opportunity in a market that is hungry for new housing in established, amenity-rich neighborhoods. Whether you're live-in investment, building a rental portfolio, or positioning for a 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, Fairhaven properties like this are rare.

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522 12th Street Bellingham, WA 98225

  • Price: $849,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: Days
  • Updated: 68 min ago
  • ID#: 2493835
3
Beds
2
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.07
Acres
968
SQFT
$877
$/SQFT
1938
Built
Neighborhood:
South Hill
County:
Whatcom
Area:
Bellingham
Elementary School:
Lowell Elem
Middle School:
Fairhaven Mid
High School:
Sehome High
School District:
Bellingham
Property Description
Perched on Fairhaven's coveted South Hill, this charming duplex delivers something increasingly rare, sweeping Bellingham Bay views and immediate income, all in one of the city's most walkable, well-connected neighborhoods. Each of the two 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. The location speaks for itself. Steps from Fairhaven Village, Boulevard Park, and Western Washington University, demand for rentals here is consistent and strong — and the lifestyle appeal makes attracting quality tenants effortless. For those with a longer horizon, the upside gets even more compelling; the lot supports potentially 2–3 modern townhomes, representing a significant development opportunity in a market that is hungry for new housing in established, amenity-rich neighborhoods. Whether you're live-in investment, building a rental portfolio, or positioning for a 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, Fairhaven properties like this are rare.
Exterior Features

Attached Garage YN No Carport YN No Covered Spaces 0 Entry Location Main Exterior Features WoodWood Products Levels Two Lot Features PavedSidewalk Lot Size Dimensions 104' X 35 Open Parking YN No Parking Features DrivewayOff Street Parking Total 0 Roof Composition Structure Type House Style Code 12 - 2 Story Topography Partial Slope View BayCityOceanSeaSound View YN Yes Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Appliances RefrigeratorStove(s)/Range(s) Appliances Included Refrigerator(s)Stove(s)/Range(s) Basement None Baths Full Garage 0 Baths Full Lower 0 Baths Full Main 0 Baths Full Upper 0 Baths Half Garage 0 Baths Half Lower 0 Baths Half Main 0 Baths Half Upper 0 Baths Three Quarter Garage 0 Baths Three Quarter Lower 1 Baths Three Quarter Main 1 Baths Three Quarter Upper 0 Bedrooms Lower 1 Bedrooms Upper 0 Building Area Total 968 Cooling None Cooling YN No Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Lower 1 Fireplaces Total 2 Fireplaces Upper 1 Flooring Laminate Heating See Remarks Heating YN Yes Interior Features FireplaceWater Heater Living Area 968 Main Level Bedrooms 2 Rooms Entry Hall (Main Level) Kitchen Without Eating Space (Main Level) Living Room (Main Level) Primary Bedroom (Main Level) Bathroom Three Quarter (Lower Level) Bathroom Three Quarter (Main Level) Bedroom (Lower Level) Bedroom (Main Level) Square Footage Finished 968 Square Footage Unfinished 0

Property Features

Association Fee 0 Association YN No Building Information Built On Lot Building Name City of Bellingham Bus Line Nearby Yes Bus Route Number 1 Direction Faces Southwest Down Payment Resource YN No Energy Source Natural Gas FIRPTAYN No First Right Of Refusal No Foundation Details Poured Concrete Inclusions Refrigerator(s)Stove(s)/Range(s) Irrigation Water Rights YN No Land Lease YN No Listing Terms CashConventional Lot Number Lot B New Construction YN No Possession Closing Power Company PSE Power Production Type Natural Gas Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Senior Community YN No Senior Exemption No Sewer Sewer Connected Sewer Company COB Short Term Rental YN No Site Features Cable TVDeckGas Available Special Listing Conditions None Tax Annual Amount 7147 Tax Year 2024 Water Company COB Water Heater Location crawl space Water Heater Type gas Water Source Community Year Built Effective 1938 Zoning Jurisdiction City

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IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal noncommercial use, that it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.The listing data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than TRI STAR Team | RE/MAX NW are marked by the "three tree" symbol; detailed information about such listings includes the names of the listing brokers. The three tree icon refers to an NWMLS listing. Data last updated 2026-04-18T15:16:44.307. The "Days on Site" data field is calculated by BoomTown and is the number of days since the listing was originally received in our system. It is not the equivalent of "Days on Market".
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-04-18T15:16:44.307. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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