4 days on Rocket
$9,499 Closing Credit¹
#2365572, Heather C. Othmer, Listing Office: Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
#2355868·
Listing office: Coldwell Banker Bain·
Listing agent: Wayne Kwiatkowski·
Listing office phone: 360-734-3420
$899,000 List price
522 12th St Bellingham, WA 98225
$10,000
Closing credit¹
2 beds
2 baths
968 sqft
0.07 acres
$929 / sqft
House
Property details
About 522 12th St
This Duplex, in Bellingham’s South Hill Neighborhood, is located on a valuable, sunny, west facing, corner lot, w/ expansive Bay, San Juan Islands, & BC mtn. views. It is just a short walk-away to the Historic Fairhaven District, WWU, Boulevard Park, & the South-Bay Trail, which leads you north along the waterfront to Downtown Bellingham & it’s Farmers Market, or south to the Chuckanut Mountain Trail System. With its charming Log Cabin look, this stick-framed property consists of twin, 1 bed, 1 bath units, each with their own kitchen & fireplace. Use it as an investment, mortgage offset, or w/ zoning RM2 (Residential Medium-Density), develop your own multi-family building project in our vastly appreciating Bellingham real estate market!
Highlights
StatusActive
Size968 sqft
Lot size0.07 Acres
Year built1938
ParkingDriveway, Off Street
MLS #2355868
FireplaceGas
ViewBay, Ocean, Sound
Summary
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Laminate
- Interior: Fireplace, Laminate, Water Heater
- Fireplace: Gas
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Driveway, Off Street
- View: Bay, Ocean, Sound
- Exterior: Wood
- Architectural Style: Cabin
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $899,000
- Price/SqFt: $928
- Annual Tax Amount: $5,591
- Tax Year: 2022
- Lot: Corner Lot, Dead End Street, Paved, Sidewalk
- Directions: Interstate 5 to Old Fairhaven Parkway, head west to 14th St, north on 14th St to Adams St, left on Adams to 12th. The property is at the NW corner of 12th and Adams Streets. Or just use your Map App!
- Year Built: 1938
- Living Area: 968 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.07 Acres
- MLS Number: 2355868
- MLS Name: NWMLS
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Bain
- Office Phone: (360) 734-3420
- Listing Agent: Wayne Kwiatkowski
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $781,806 | $5,591 |
| 2021 | $630,506 | $5,885 |
| 2020 | $553,071 | $5,591 |
| 2019 | $524,984 | $5,494 |
| 2018 | $325,496 | $3,512 |
| 2017 | $288,921 | $3,097 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Lowell Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.3 mi
•935 14th St
4
Happy Valley Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.9 mi
•1041 24th St
4
Carl Cozier Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.2 mi
•1330 Lincoln St
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 $73,090. The majority of Bellingham, WA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
23%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
8%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
55%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
7%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
25%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Men's Tennis
PGA/LPGA
Yoga/pilates
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
Stein Mart
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Bonefish Grill
Dominos Pizza
California Pizza Kitchen
What do the neighbors drive?
Lexus
Lincoln
Audi
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Classical
Alternative
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Frequently asked questions
About 522 12th St
The listing price of 522 12th St property is $899,000.
The property 522 12th St is a house located in Bellingham, Washington, 98225.
Active Listing: 522 12th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 522 12th St are: Lowell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Happy Valley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Carl Cozier Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Fairhaven Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Whatcom Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Kulshan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Sehome High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Bellingham Re-Engagement Program (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Bellingham High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2022 is $5,591 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 522 12th St has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 522 12th St is 968 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 522 12th St is 1938.
This home is located at 522 12th St in Bellingham, WA and zip code 98225 in the South Hill neighborhood. This 968 square foot home, which was built in 1938, sits on a 0.07 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 6, 2025 and is currently priced at $899,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Bellingham, WA there were more than 41 sold above asking price, over 38 sold below and more than 40 were sold right at the asked price. In April 2025 in Bellingham, WA there were 26.1% more homes for sale than in March. Listings spent 30 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $649,224 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.