609 Marine Drive

Bellingham, WA 98225

$655,000
Last Sold Price
1
Bed
1
Bath
1,280 Sq. Ft.
$512 / Sq. Ft.
1,280
Sq. Ft.
$512
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The perfect perch above Squalicum Beach w/southern exposure. Gardeners take notice- current owner has 13 years of organic gardening in this sunny front yard. Amazing soil, poured concrete edging and garden maps included in sale. Half acre lot stretches down ravine abutting park land at Squalicum Park trails. House is a chic, unique open concept 1 bedroom with den on upper level. Feels very large with kitchen, dining and living space all open to floor-to-ceiling glass facing S over deck, gardens &...The perfect perch above Squalicum Beach w/southern exposure. Gardeners take notice- current owner has 13 years of organic gardening in this sunny front yard. Amazing soil, poured concrete edging and garden maps included in sale. Half acre lot stretches down ravine abutting park land at Squalicum Park trails. House is a chic, unique open concept 1 bedroom with den on upper level. Feels very large with kitchen, dining and living space all open to floor-to-ceiling glass facing S over deck, gardens & a seasonal view of Bellingham Bay. Picture perfect garden shed and patios finish off the yard with aesthetically pleasing, practical charm. Plenty of room to expand on the house- DTDesign plans for a primary over garage included.
  1. Listed by Heather C. Othmer • Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Property Details for 609 Marine Drive

Community Name
Birchwood
School District
Bellingham
View
Bay, Partial, Sound, Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
0
Total Covered Parking
0
Entry Date
09-19-2024
Energy Source
Electric,Natural Gas
Sewer
Sewer Connected
LISTING UPDATED: 02/10/2025 04:02 AM

Property Details for 609 Marine Drive

StatusSold
MLS #2291450
Days on Market90
Cumulative Days on Market25
Taxes$5,625 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built2000
Lot Size0.52 AC / 22,651 SF
CountyWhatcom County

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Building Information for 609 Marine Drive

Stories-Year Built2000Building Size-Lot Size0.52 AC / 22,651 SF

Property Information for 609 Marine Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Alderwood Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Shuksan Mid
  • High School: Squalicum High
  • Directions: Heading east on Eldridge cross bridge onto Marine Dr. Driveway on the L to 609 Marine Dr.
  • 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
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Parking Type: Off Street
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
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: 0
  • Bedrooms Upper: 1
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 1
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Other, See Remarks, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Ceramic Tile, Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, French Doors, Walk-In Pantry, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room and Floor: Den/Office-Second, Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Utility Room-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Bedroom-Second
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Room List: Den/Office, Entry Hall, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bedroom
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Cement Planked
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • Security Features: FullyFenced
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: County
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete, Slab
  • Level: OneAndOneHalf
  • Zoning Remarks: RES
  • Lot Topography: Level,Partial Slope,Steep Slope
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 39
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Adjacent to Public Land, Dead End Street, Secluded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 136x89x95x119x46x208
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 380223325183
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1280
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1280
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 1280.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 609 Marine Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 609 Marine Drive

Taxable ValueLand$347,280Additions$302,088Total$649,368
Tax Record2024$5,620 ($468 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,280 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,280 SqFtStories2Lot Size22,651 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2000ZoningUR4CountyWHATCOMAPN380223 325183 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 609 Marine Drive

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
Alderwood Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Shuksan Middle School
Public6 to 8

Squalicum High School
Public9 to 12

Bellingham Re-Engagement Program
Public9 to 12

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