Rockhood
$925,000List price
3 bed · 2 bath · 2,482 sq ft
Pending

224 Forest Lane · Bellingham, WA 98225

Source: NWMLS · NextHome Northwest Living · Sean Ryan #NWM2533704

About this home

Perched on a quiet South Hill lane, this timeless Mid-Century Modern home captures sweeping west-facing views of Bellingham Bay, the marina, city skyline, San Juan Islands, and Canadian coastal mountains beyond. Built in 1961, the spacious rambler with daylight basement was thoughtfully designed to maximize natural light, privacy, and the ever-changing waterfront scenery from nearly every room. Large picture windows frame stunning sunsets while preserving a peaceful sense of separation from neighboring homes. The generous front deck and porch create ideal spaces for relaxing or entertaining while taking in the panoramic bay views. Inside, the home offers classic Mid-Century character with incredible potential to restore, reimagine, or create your dream South Hill retreat. The oversized lot features mature landscaping, colorful seasonal blooms, and a tucked-away setting rarely found this close to town. A detached one-car garage with additional storage below, plus extra off-street parking, provides excellent functionality. The property also extends toward S State Street, offering intriguing future possibilities for buyers to explore. Rarely does a property combine this level of view, privacy, location, and opportunity in one of Bellingham’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Conveniently located minutes from Fairhaven, Boulevard Park, downtown Bellingham, waterfront access, and trails leading to all of the aforementioned!

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Contemporary
Stories
1 story
Condition
Good
Year built
1961
Lot size
8,712 sq ft (0.2 acres)
County
Whatcom
MLS #
NWM2533704

Interior

Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Flooring
Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Fireplace
1 · Wood Burning
Interior features
Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Wood
Roof
Torch Down
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Paved
Topography
Sloped,Terraces
View
Bay, City, Mountains
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
3
Garage
Yes
Covered spaces
1
Parking features
Detached Garage, Off Street

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric, Natural Gas, Wood

Community & fees

Subdivision
Bellingham
Property tax
$9,712 (2026)

Transaction

Original list price
$950,000 (2.6% price cut)
Listed on
Jun 3, 2026
Days on market
57
Price per sq ft
$373
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional
Possession
Closing

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Schools

School district: Bellingham

Elementary
Lowell Elem
Middle
Fairhaven Mid
High
Sehome High School
SchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 16% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: NextHome Northwest Living

Listing agent: Sean Ryan.

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Data last updated 2026-08-11.