509 Carolina St

Bellingham, WA 98225

$588,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
664 Sq. Ft.
$886 / Sq. Ft.
664
Sq. Ft.
$886
per Sq. Ft.

Description

MOVE RIGHT IN & start enjoying Bellingham's coveted Sunnyland Neighborhood & its high walk-score lifestyle! Upgraded & affordable, this stylish 2-bed Bungalow features gorgeous Walnut floors, 9-foot ceilings, double-pane windows, a bright, spacious kitchen w/gas range/double oven & an adjacent laundry room, W/D included! Upgraded mechanicals, heat is via comfy radiant panels & a programmable gaslog stove. Off the alley, an attached carport + a secure & spacious shop for tools & toys! MASSIVE SIDE...MOVE RIGHT IN & start enjoying Bellingham's coveted Sunnyland Neighborhood & its high walk-score lifestyle! Upgraded & affordable, this stylish 2-bed Bungalow features gorgeous Walnut floors, 9-foot ceilings, double-pane windows, a bright, spacious kitchen w/gas range/double oven & an adjacent laundry room, W/D included! Upgraded mechanicals, heat is via comfy radiant panels & a programmable gaslog stove. Off the alley, an attached carport + a secure & spacious shop for tools & toys! MASSIVE SIDE YARD w/garden beds, a fire-ring entertaining area + a large fenced lawn to keep or plan a 2nd dwelling? Stroll to Avenue Bread, Kulshan Brewery, Trader Joes, or the gorgeous new playground at Sunnyland Elementary. Your dream Bellingham Basecamp!

Listing Agent

  1. Brandon Nelson

    Brandon Nelson

    Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 509 Carolina Street

Community Name
Sunnyland
School District
Bellingham
View
Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
1
Total Covered Parking
1
Offers Review Date
02-18-2025
Entry Date
02-13-2025
Energy Source
Electric,Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 04/03/2025 04:03 AM

Property Details for 509 Carolina Street

StatusSold
MLS #2331344
Days on Market5
Cumulative Days on Market5
Taxes$3,355 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,792 SF
CountyWhatcom County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

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Sold By Muljat Group

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Building Information for 509 Carolina Street

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,792 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,360 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,081

Property Taxes

$280

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 509 Carolina Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, Shop
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Block: 299
  • Elementary School: Sunnyland Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Whatcom Mid
  • High School: Bellingham High
  • Directions: From I-5 take exit 254 for Iowa St., go west on Iowa to James, north on James, then west on Carolina. Home is on the right.
  • Bus Route Number: 331
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2024
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Carport-Attached, Garage-Detached
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Detached Garage
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Hardwood, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Laundry Room
  • Room and Floor: Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Utility Room-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Bedroom-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Radiant, Stove/Free Standing
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Tank
  • Room List: Entry Hall, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bedroom
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Double Oven,Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • Construction Methods: Standard Frame
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 30
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Alley, Paved
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 62x80
  • Lot Number: 10
  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3803304555640000
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 664
  • Detached Dwelling SqFt Finished: 0
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 664
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 664.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 509 Carolina Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 3, 2025

Sold

NWMLS #2331344

$588,000—
Feb 28, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1552076938

$588,000

+9.9% / yr

Feb 18, 2025

Pending

NWMLS #2331344

—
Feb 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2331344

$520,000—
Jan 28, 2015

Sold

NWMLS #714908

$227,000—
Jan 23, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #487077406

$227,000

+1.4% / yr

Nov 26, 2014

Pending

NWMLS #714908

—
Nov 7, 2014

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #714908

$237,000—
Aug 27, 2007

Sold

NWMLS #27071967

$205,000—
Aug 24, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #225535708

$205,000

+58.4% / yr

Aug 12, 2007

Pending

NWMLS #27071967

—
Apr 27, 2007

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #27071967

$214,900—
Dec 28, 2006

Sold

NWMLS #26131776

$150,000—
Dec 19, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #212030937

$150,000—
Oct 31, 2006

Pending

NWMLS #26131776

—
Aug 7, 2006

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #26131776

$199,800—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/03/2025

Sold

NWMLS #2331344

$588,000
02/28/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1552076938

$588,000

+9.9% / yr

02/18/2025

Pending

NWMLS #2331344

—
02/13/2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2331344

$520,000
01/28/2015

Sold

NWMLS #714908

$227,000
01/23/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #487077406

$227,000

+1.4% / yr

11/26/2014

Pending

NWMLS #714908

—
11/07/2014

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #714908

$237,000
08/27/2007

Sold

NWMLS #27071967

$205,000
08/24/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #225535708

$205,000

+58.4% / yr

08/12/2007

Pending

NWMLS #27071967

—
04/27/2007

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #27071967

$214,900
12/28/2006

Sold

NWMLS #26131776

$150,000
12/19/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #212030937

$150,000
10/31/2006

Pending

NWMLS #26131776

—
08/07/2006

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #26131776

$199,800

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 509 Carolina Street

Taxable ValueLand$252,560Additions$178,315Total$430,875
Tax Record2024$3,524 ($294 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt664 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt664 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,001 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningRM5.0CountyWHATCOMAPN380330 455564 0000

Schools near 509 Carolina Street

This home is within Bellingham Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sunnyland Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Whatcom Middle School
Public6 to 8

Bellingham High School
Public9 to 12

Options High School
Public9 to 12

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