1016 21st Street · Bellingham, WA 98225
Source: NWMLS · eXp Realty · Rainy Fackler-Adams #NWM2583004
About this home
Beautiful Craftsman home full of timeless character and thoughtful updates. This property features refinished fir floors, rich original wood trim and 10' ceilings throughout that enhance the home's spacious feel. Set on 2.5 city lots, with multiple cottages, and versatile bonus spaces adding an additional 460 sf; this property offers development potential for future investment. Recent updates include new wiring, remodeled kitchen, new interior & exterior paint. Hidden in it's own wooded sanctuary, surrounded by additional cabins; a detached two-story mother-in-law cabin complete with a kitchenette, full bathroom, a loft, vaulted ceilings, and elevated views, offers a welcoming retreat for guests, extended living or creative pursuits. The lower level features a separate unit with a full bathroom, offering opportunity for a writing studio, art space, home office or private guest retreat. Another detached cabin with a loft and high ceilings provides even more possibilities. It is ideally located in the Happy Valley neighborhood within walking distance of the university, and just minutes from the scenic trails of Sehome Hill Arboretum. Close to downtown Bellingham's restaurants, shops and amenities. This property blends historic character, flexible living spaces, investment potential & great location. The true character and charm are best appreciated first hand.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Multi Level
- Stories
- Multi/split level
- Year built
- 1913
- Lot size
- 7,405 sq ft (0.17 acres)
- County
- Whatcom
- MLS #
- NWM2583004
Interior
- Heating
- High Efficiency (Unspecified)
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Softwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Interior features
- Second Kitchen, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Loft, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Wood
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Alley, Paved
- Topography
- Sloped
- View
- Territorial
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking features
- Off Street
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Electric, Natural Gas
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Happy Valley
- Property tax
- $5,052 (2026)
Transaction
- Listed on
- Sep 15, 2026
- Days on market
- 54
- Price per sq ft
- $562
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing
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Schools
School district: Bellingham
- Elementary
- Buyer To Verify
- Middle
- Buyer To Verify
- High
- Sehome High SchoolSchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 16% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: eXp Realty
Listing agent: Rainy Fackler-Adams.
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Data last updated 2026-09-16.