522 12th Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Bellingham
Local realty services provided by:RSVP Brokers ERA
Listed by: wayne kwiatkowski, max kwiatkowski
Office: coldwell banker bain
MLS#:2493835
Source:NWMLS
522 12th Street,Bellingham, WA 98225
$849,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 968 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active

Price summary

  • Price:$849,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$877.07

About this home

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...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1938
  • Listing ID #:2493835
  • Updated:March 20, 2026 at 12:57 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Flooring:Laminate
  • Kitchen Description:Refrigerator
  • Bedroom Description:Lower Level Bedrooms : 1, Main Level Bedrooms : 2
  • Basement:Yes
  • Living area:968 sq. ft.

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Composition
  • Year built:1938
  • Building area:968 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.07 Acres
  • Lot Features:Paved, Sidewalk
  • Construction Materials:Wood Exterior Finish, Wood Products Exterior Finish
  • Exterior Features:Deck
  • Foundation Description:None
  • Levels:2 Story

Schools

  • High school:Sehome High
  • Middle school:Fairhaven Mid
  • Elementary school:Lowell Elem

Utilities

  • Water:Community
  • Sewer:Sewer Connected

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$849,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$877.07
  • Tax amount:$7,147 (2024)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Refrigerator
  • Amenities:Cable TV, Gas Available, Water Heater

Parking

  • Parking description:Driveway, Off Street Parking
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