$985,000

617 E Chestnut St Bellingham, WA 98225

$10,000
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
3,175 sqft
0.1 acres
$310 / sqft
House

Property details

About 617 E Chestnut St

Charming 1907 home with 3 bedrooms, 1.25 baths, and 2,131 sq ft of living space. Features include original pocket doors, a wood-burning fireplace with classic Chuckanut sandstone, and vintage character throughout. Detached garage, unfinished basement, and a 6,098 sq ft lot. Zoned for development—potential to add 2 ADUs or another home. Prime location near WWU, downtown, and Bellingham schools. A true diamond in the rough with big upside!

Highlights

HeatingRadiant
StatusActive
Size3,175 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.14 Acres
Year built1907
ParkingDetached Garage
MLS #2348799
Garage1 space
FireplaceWood Burning
ViewTerritorial

Summary

  • MLS Number: 2348799
  • MLS Name: NWMLS
  • Office Name: Muljat Group
  • Office Phone: (360) 733-3030
  • Listing Agent: Kena Greer Brashear

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$985,000

617 E Chestnut St

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Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2022$702,331$5,079
2021$557,405$5,177
2020$516,116$5,079
2019$529,039$5,386
2018$474,867$4,856
2017$408,848$3,864

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Carl Cozier Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.6 mi

1330 Lincoln St

5

Columbia Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.5 mi

2508 Utter St

5

Sunnyland Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.6 mi

2800 James St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $20,799. The most common annual income of people living in Bellingham, WA is less than $<35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

69%
<35k
27%
35k-100k
4%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

88%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
7%
Married, No Kids
1%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

2%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
83%
18-34 yrs old
11%
35-64 yrs old
3%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • Forever 21Forever 21

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • SonicSonic
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza

What do the neighbors drive?

  • PontiacPontiac
  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 617 E Chestnut St

This home is located at 617 E Chestnut St in Bellingham, WA and zip code 98225 in the Sehome neighborhood. This 3,175 square foot home, which was built in 1907, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 27, 2025 and is currently priced at $985,000.

Over 38 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Bellingham, WA. In the same period over 43 listings were sold below the listed price and 26 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Bellingham, WA between February and March 2025 increased by 18.8%. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 43 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $649,581.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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