137 S Forest Street · Bellingham, WA 98225
Source: NWMLS · eXp Realty · Melissa Schapiro #NWM2573291
About this home
Prepare to be smitten! This classic South Hill Craftsman is on a quiet street in one of Bellingham's best neighborhoods. Built in 1912, this beauty boasts all the charm you would expect, plus updates for modern living. You'll love the spacious kitchen with eating area; custom built-ins in living room flank a newer gas fireplace; updated bathrooms with custom cabinets and heated stone floor in main level bath! Built-in murphy bed/sofa in main level bedroom, with a cozy gas stove, offers maximum use for yourself and guests. The roof and 9KW Solar PV were installed in 2019; electric water heater (2020); and there's a double garage! The finished basement space has its own entrance and was just redone from the studs -- floor, walls, ceiling, electrical, lighting, vanities, refrigerator and freezer -- this would be a great ADU! Outside, the private backyard has new grassy area and landscaping, patio and "tree house." In the front, you'll be be enchanted by the fragrant peonies and wisteria draped across the front porch in the spring. Enjoy spectacular bay and island views from your master bedroom, spacious front porch, or upstairs deck. Plus: Just blocks to WWU campus, stairway down to Boulevard Park trail, between Fairhaven and Downtown.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Craftsman
- Stories
- 2 stories
- Condition
- Very Good
- Year built
- 1912
- Building area
- 3,813 sq ft
- Lot size
- 5,663 sq ft (0.13 acres)
- County
- Whatcom
- MLS #
- NWM2573291
Interior
- Heating
- 90%+ High Efficiency, Radiator, Stove/Free Standing
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Other, Softwood, Stone
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Fireplace
- 2 · Gas, See Remarks
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Stucco, Wood
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
- Topography
- Level
- View
- Bay, City, Ocean
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Garage
- Yes
- Covered spaces
- 2
- Parking features
- Detached Garage
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Electric, Natural Gas, Solar PV
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- South Hill
- Property tax
- $10,150 (2026)
Transaction
- Listed on
- Sep 10, 2026
- Days on market
- 10
- Price per sq ft
- $372
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2022-07-20
- Sold$1,195,000
- 2002-12-31
- Sold$438,000
Schools
School district: Bellingham
- Elementary
- Lowell Elem
- Middle
- Fairhaven Mid
- High
- Sehome High SchoolSchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 16% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: eXp Realty
Listing agent: Melissa Schapiro.
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Data last updated 2026-09-17.