$4,097 Closing Credit¹
#2368608, Jen Sandoval, Listing office: John L. Scott Bellingham
#2375966·
Listing office: Keller Williams Western Realty·
Listing agent: Jen Glyzinski·
Listing office phone: 360-738-7070
$540,000 List price
521 38th St Bellingham, WA 98229
$6,413
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,008 sqft
0.4 acres
$536 / sqft
House
Property details
About 521 38th St
Prime Samish neighborhood location! Finally, an affordable single level home perched on a 1/3 acre lot with lots of room to roam! This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home has solid bones & brimming with potential! Featuring wood floors, newer roof, furnace and hot water tank. The large living room brings in lots of natural light and two picture windows have nice territorial views. Super functional kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom & laundry room. Convenient location to WWU, best schools, I5, shopping, bus stops & Lake Padden is just down the road. The huge yard offers lots of sun and a private backyard provides a natural space with ferns, large fir and cedar trees. Could be a great candidate for HB 1110 or 1337 to further develop.
Highlights
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingNone, Ceiling Fan(s)
Size1,008 sqft
Lot size0.36 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingDriveway, Attached Garage, RV Parking
MLS #2375966
Attached garage1 space
ViewMountain(s)
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Double Oven
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Interior: Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage, RV Parking
- View: Mountain(s)
- Exterior: Wood
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: None, Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $540,000
- Price/SqFt: $535
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,282
- Tax Year: 2022
- Lot: Paved
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- Year Built: 1920
- Living Area: 1,008 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.36 Acres
- MLS Number: 2375966
- MLS Name: NWMLS
- Office Name: Keller Williams Western Realty
- Office Phone: (360) 738-7070
- Listing Agent: Jen Glyzinski
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 01, 2020 | Home Sold | $385,000 |
| Sep 26, 2000 | Home Sold | $108,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $471,396 | $3,282 |
| 2021 | $380,168 | $3,531 |
| 2020 | $333,479 | $3,282 |
| 2019 | $316,543 | $3,223 |
| 2018 | $275,844 | $2,908 |
| 2017 | $244,849 | $2,561 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Happy Valley Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.0 mi
•1041 24th St
4
Carl Cozier Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.2 mi
•1330 Lincoln St
7
Wade King Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.4 mi
•2155 Yew Street Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $60,322. Most Bellingham, WA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
30%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
21%
100k-200k
5%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
40%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
34%
Married, No Kids
20%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
11%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
31%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Symphony or Opera
Hiking/backpacking
Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Chico's
Nordstrom Rack
IKEA
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Chipotle
Dominos Pizza
What do the neighbors drive?
Volvo
Mazda
Jeep
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Rock
Alternative
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Frequently asked questions
About 521 38th St
The listing price of 521 38th St property is $540,000.
The property 521 38th St is a house located in Bellingham, Washington, 98229.
Active Listing: 521 38th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 521 38th St are: Happy Valley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Carl Cozier Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Wade King Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Kulshan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Fairhaven Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Whatcom Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Sehome High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Bellingham High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Options High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2022 is $3,282 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 1, 2020 for $385,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 521 38th St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 521 38th St is 1,008 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 521 38th St is 1920.
This home is located at 521 38th St in Bellingham, WA and zip code 98229 in the Samish neighborhood. This 1,008 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.36 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 15, 2025 and is currently priced at $540,000.
Bellingham, WA housing market in May 2025 saw over 48 listings sold above listed price, more than 37 sold at listed price and over 52 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Bellingham, WA increased by 20.2% between April and May 2025. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 33 days, the median list price was $646,116.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.