2400 38th Street Bellingham, WA 98229
Sold
Listing Courtesy of: MLS LogoNorthwest MLS as distributed by MLS GRID / Peace Arch Real Estate and Windermere Re Whatcom, Inc.

  2400 38th Street Bellingham, WA 98229

Sold on 05/20/2026
$817,000 (USD)
4
BED
3
BATH
2,104
SQFT

Description

Step back in time and discover the potential of this 1937 home, ideally located within walking distance to Lake Padden, scenic trails, and the historic Fairhaven district. Set on nearly half an acre, this unique property offers a rare opportunity to create your dream home while enjoying the character and beauty of a bygone era. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, the home showcases timeless details including hardwood floors throughout and a layout full of warmth and possibility. Large windows invite in natural light, and select vantage points offer a partial view of Bellingham Bay—an added bonus to an already special setting. Outside, the property feels like your own private mini farm in the heart of the city. With a garden shed, a possible chicken coop, and a heated outbuilding ideal for a studio, yoga room, or creative workspace, the possibilities are endless for those seeking a more self-sufficient or hobby-focused lifestyle. While this home is truly a diamond in the rough and ready for some updates, its solid bones, expansive lot, and unbeatable location make it a standout investment. The basement offers additional potential, with the option to create a separate rental or Airbnb for added income. Bring your vision and restore this hidden gem to its full glory—properties like this, with land, character, and location, are a rare find in Bellingham.

Sold Date:
05/20/2026
Taxes
$7,381(2026)
Lot Size
0.46 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1937
Style
2 Stories W/Bsmnt
Views
Partial
School District
Bellingham
County
Whatcom County
Community
Samish

Listed By

Julia Mullenix, Peace Arch Real Estate
Bought with
Heather C. Othmer, Windermere Re Whatcom, Inc.
Source
Northwest MLS
Last checked May 24 2026 at 6:36 PM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 1
Interior Features
  • Dishwasher
  • Fireplace
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Dbl Pane/Storm Window
  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Water Heater
  • Skylight(s)
  • Dining Room
  • Stove(s)/Range(s)
Subdivision
  • Samish
Lot Information
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved
Property Features
  • Rv Parking
  • Outbuildings
  • High Speed Internet
  • Fenced-Partially
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: 1
  • Foundation: Block
Heating and Cooling
  • Forced Air
Basement Information
  • Unfinished
Flooring
  • Hardwood
  • Laminate
Exterior Features
  • Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Roof: Torch Down
Utility Information
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Fuel: Electric, Wood, Natural Gas
School Information
  • Elementary School: Happy Vly Elem
  • Middle School: Fairhaven Mid
  • High School: Sehome High
Parking
  • Rv Parking
  • Attached Carport
Stories
  • 2
Living Area
  • 2,104 sqft

Listing Price History

Date
Event
Price
% Change
$ (+/-)
Apr 11, 2026
Listed
$775,000
-
-
Additional Listing Info
  • Buyer Brokerage Compensation: 2.5
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation not binding unless confirmed by separate agreement among applicable parties.
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