Listing
$615,000
Original list price: $619,500
1715 E••••• Illinois St (Sign up for 50 free credits to unlock)Bellingham, WA 98226
Property Description
The wait is over for that perfect move-in ready, updated home in the heart of Barkley Village, where intentional modern styling meets one of Bellingham's most walkable lifestyles. Step inside to a beautifully remodeled kitchen with fresh backsplash, rich waterproof laminate wood flooring flowing throughout, and updated bathrooms showcasing new vanities and flooring. A new Solar tube skylight fills the upstairs bath with soft natural light. The thoughtful floor plan offers three bedrooms and two full baths, including a main-floor bedroom and full bath ideal for guests, an office, or easy single-level living. Enjoy lasting peace of mind with a brand new roof, fresh exterior paint, and sleek modern exterior lighting. Out back, a covered patio invites year-round barbecues, while a brand new fully fenced yard, raised garden bed, and mature landscaping create your own private retreat. A private drive to the west buffers you from neighboring homes, and ample driveway parking complements the two-car garage. The location is unbeatable: stroll to the beloved Railroad Trail and citywide trail system, the state-of-the-art Regal cinema, the brand new Scramble Nature Playpark, Haggen grocery, local coffee shops, and more than a dozen restaurants, plus the Village Green hosting car shows, festivals, and lively summer events, all just steps away. Turnkey Barkley Village living at its finest. Special financing is available on this home. Contact your broker for more information.
Property Facts & Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Status
- Closed
- Listed
- Aug 19, 2026
- Sold
- Oct 22, 2026
- List Price
- $619,500
- Price per Sq Ft
- $446/sqft
- ZIP Code
- 98226
- Full Baths
- 2
- Stories
- 2
- Parking
- Garage Attached
- Heating
- 90%+ High Efficiency
- Construction
- Cement Planked, Cement Planked
- Property Tax (2026)
- $4,725/yr
- Assessed Value
- $568,820
- Neighborhood
- Mt. Baker
- County
- Whatcom
- School District
- Bellingham Public Schools
Estimated Value
Automated estimate. Not an appraisal.
Features & Amenities
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
- Bedrooms On Upper Level: 2
- Bedroom 1 Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
- Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
- Full Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
- Full Bathrooms On Upper Level: 1
Land Info
- Land Lease: No
- Lot Description: Paved
- Lot Size Acres: 0.09
- Topography: Level
- Vegetation: Garden Space
- Lot Size Square Feet: 3920
Utilities
- Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water Source: Public
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Washer
Other Rooms
- Bathroom - Full Level: Second
- Bathroom - Full Level: Main
- Entry Level: Main
- Kitchen With Eating Space Level: Main
- Living Room Level: Main
Home Features
- Security Features: Fully Fenced
Interior Features
- Dbl Pane/Storm Window
Garage and Parking
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Open Parking: No
- Parking Features: Garage-Attached
- Parking Total: 2
- Garage Sqft: 484
School Information
- Elementary School: Sunnyland Elem
- High School: Squalicum High
- High School District: Bellingham
- Middle School: Whatcom Mid
- School District: Bellingham
Heating and Cooling
- Heating Features: 90%+ High Efficiency
- Heating Fuel: Electric,Natural Gas
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 0
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 4725
- Source Listing Status: Sold
- County: Whatcom
- Directions: Woburn N from Alabama to E Illinois and turn left. Near corner of St Paul.
- Tax Year: 2026
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Area: 860 - Bellingham
- List Development Name: Barkley
- Source Neighborhood: Barkley
- Parcel Number: 3803203603160000
- Subdivision: Barkley
Homeowners Association
- Association: No
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1380
- Year Built: 2000
- Building Area Total: 1380
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Building Name: E Illinois/St Paul
- Construction Materials: Cement Planked, Cement Planked
- Entry Location: Main
- Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
- Levels: Two
- Property Age: 26
- Roof: Composition
- Levels or Stories: Two
- Structure Type: House
- House Style: 2 Story
- Total Area Sqft: 1380
- Elevation Units: Feet
Exterior and Lot Features
- Cable TV
- Fenced-Fully
- High Speed Internet
- Patio
- Patio: Yes
Price & Event History
| Date | Event | Price | $/Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | Sold | $615,000 | $446 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Price Changed | $619,500 | $449 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Listed | $639,900 | $464 |
| Sep 26, 2021 | Sold | $450,000 | $326 |
| Jul 23, 2021 | Listed | $495,000 | $359 |
| Oct 23, 2015 | Listing removed | $310,000 | $225 |
| Aug 31, 2015 | Listed | $310,000 | $225 |
| Sep 28, 2000 | Sold | $133,500 | $97 |
Property Tax History
| Year | Tax | Assessed | Land | Building | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,725 | $568,820 | $229,912 | $338,908 | $568,820 |
| 2025 | $4,521 | $568,820 | $229,912 | $338,908 | $568,820 |
| 2024 | $4,407 | $566,273 | $228,883 | $337,390 | $566,273 |
| 2023 | $4,130 | $488,175 | $197,316 | $290,859 | $488,175 |
| 2022 | $3,598 | $387,440 | $156,600 | $230,840 | $387,440 |
| 2021 | $3,530 | $358,741 | $145,000 | $213,741 | $358,741 |
| 2020 | $3,104 | $304,873 | $116,459 | $188,414 | $304,873 |
| 2019 | $2,779 | $273,666 | $104,559 | $169,107 | $273,666 |
| 2018 | $2,798 | $235,618 | $90,020 | $145,598 | $235,618 |
| 2017 | $2,414 | $212,409 | $80,780 | $131,629 | $212,409 |
| 2016 | $2,112 | $193,484 | $73,780 | $119,704 | $193,484 |
| 2015 | $2,071 | $183,571 | $70,000 | $113,571 | $183,571 |
Nearby Schools
- Squalicum High School1.7 mi
Public · High · Grades 9-12
- Northern Heights Elementary School1.9 mi
Public · Elementary · Grades K-5
- Shuksan Middle School2.4 mi
Public · Middle · Grades 6-8
- Bellingham Christian School0.4 mi
Private · Elementary, Middle · Grades K-8
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