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521 W Illinois Street, Bellingham, WA, 98225

$610,000·1 bd·NWMLS #2585557

Estimated Arrivva buyer rebate$2,000 to $9,000

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Listing data from NWMLS. Listing courtesy of Hannah Marie Jones of John L. Scott Bellingham. Rebate estimate calculated by Arrivva.

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$610,000
8 Days On Site

521 W Illinois Street
Bellingham, WA 98225

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
2
Beds
1
Total Bath
1
Full Bath
1,147
SqFt
$532
/SqFt
1927
Built
Cumulative Days On Market:
9
Subdivision:
Cornwall Park
County:
Whatcom
Courtesy of NWMLS
Listing courtesy of Hannah Marie Jones of John L. Scott Bellingham
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Vintage charm meets thoughtful updates in this inviting 1926 home in Bellingham’s Cornwall Park neighborhood. Offering 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and 1,147 sq ft, the home features solid mahogany kitchen cabinetry, beautiful butcher block counters, hardwood kitchen flooring and stainless-steel appliances. Fresh living room paint and new recessed lighting brighten the living spaces, while an updated bathroom with a clawfoot tub adds timeless appeal. French doors open to the back deck and yard, perfect for outdoor dining or relaxing. The insulated, finished detached garage is wired for 220V, with two additional off-alley parking spaces. The home also comes with a thoughtfully designed detached ADU plan set, fully permissible within Bellingham, offering an exciting opportunity to expand the property’s potential. Practical improvements include a new electrical panel, a sewer line replaced in 2019 and new washer and dryer. A freshly stained front door welcomes you home, with nearby parks and Bellingham amenities close at hand.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$610,000
Days On Site 
8 Days
Bedrooms 
2
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,147 sqft
Total Baths 
1
Full Baths 
1
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.11 Acres
Year Built 
1927
MLS® Number 
2585557
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$4,518
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
a week agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.11
Direction Faces 
North
Foundation 
Block
Garage 
Yes
Land Lease 
No
Levels 
One
Parking 
DrivewayOff StreetDetached
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
SqFt Total 
1147
Utilities 
Sewer Connected
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
RS5
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Basement 
None
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Gas
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
Ceramic TileHardwood
Heating 
ElectricNatural GasForced Air
Interior 
Ceiling Fan(s)
Main Level Bedrooms 
2
Bathroom Full 
Level - Main
Bedroom 
Level - Main
Den 
Level - Main
Entry Hall 
Level - Main
Kitchen 
Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Level - Main
Utility Room 
Level - Main
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Cement Siding
Exterior 
Garden
Fencing 
Fenced
Lot Features 
LevelPaved
Patio And Porch 
DeckPatio
Roof 
Composition
View 
Territorial
Waterview 
Territorial
Windows/Doors 
French Doors
Community Features
MLS Area 
860 - Bellingham
School District 
Bellingham
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventionalFHAVA Loan
Building Access 
Main
Schools
School District
Bellingham
Elementary School
Buyer To Verify
Middle School
Buyer To Verify
High School
Buyer To Verify
Courtesy of NWMLS
Listing courtesy of Hannah Marie Jones of John L. Scott Bellingham



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Last checked: 2026-10-09 06:36 PM PDT

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*Estimate only. Actual rebate may vary based on final price, lender requirements, MLS rules, and broker policies.

Questions about this listing

How much could a buyer get back on 521 W Illinois Street, Bellingham, WA, 98225?
Arrivva estimates a buyer rebate of $2,000 to $9,000 on this listing. The buyer-broker fee, typically 2 to 3% of the price, goes back to you minus Arrivva's flat $9,750 fee. Every completed rebate is published on the Arrivva results page. See every completed closing
Who is the listing brokerage for 521 W Illinois Street, Bellingham, WA, 98225?
Listing courtesy of Hannah Marie Jones of John L. Scott Bellingham, per NWMLS listing #2585557. Arrivva is not the listing brokerage: Arrivva is a separate flat-fee brokerage that represents you as the buyer, with your interests first and no dual agency, ever. How Arrivva represents buyers
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