About this home

Price Adjustment! Rare opportunity in Bellingham’s historic Letter Streets! Built in 1901, this Victorian is reported to be 1 of only 2 Sears catalog homes in the area, offering a premier blend of preserved craftsmanship & major updates. Original character shines w/ soaring 10ft ceilings, detailed original trim, crown molding, board-&-batten accents, French doors w/ skeleton-key locks, built-in china cabinet, a butler’s pantry pass-through, & original clawfoot tub.Major system updates provide total peace of mind: new furnace (2024), new water heater (2024), fully updated electrical, heating system, copper plumbing in BA areas, & approx $27k in new double-hung windows. Insulated eaves improve efficiency while maintaining historic integrity. Main level features gorgeous oak hardwoods, a formal dining rm, & living rm w/ bay window & intricate millwork. The updated kitchen boasts quartz counters, a gas range, & an island with sink ready for plumbing. Upstairs, flexible 4bd rooms function perfectly as multiple BRs or home offices, w/ original hardwoods preserved beneath the carpet. This level includes a walk-through closet w/ original vintage wallpaper & a skylit BA that is already pre-plumbed for an easy future shower or tub install. Abundant storage in the eaves, crawl spaces, & unfinished attic. Unrivaled opportunity to own an updated architectural icon in a highly walkable, established neighborhood close to downtown & the waterfront!

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Basics

Property type: Single Family Residence
Style: 2 Story
Stories: 2 stories
Year built: 1901
Lot size: 4,792 sq ft (0.11 acres)
County: Whatcom
MLS #: NWM2536615

Interior

Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: None
Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Interior features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, Skylight(s), Triple Pane Windows, Water Heater
Entry level: Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features: Stucco
Roof: Composition
Waterfront: No

Parking

Parking spaces: 2
Parking features: Driveway

Utilities

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

Community & fees

Subdivision: Lettered Streets
Property tax: $612 (2025)

Transaction

Original list price: $695,000 (5.2% price cut)
Listed on: Jun 17, 2026
Days on market: 81
Price per sq ft: $408
Listing terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession: Closing

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Schools

School district: Bellingham

Elementary: Parkview Elem
Middle: Whatcom Mid
High: Bellingham High School
SchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 17% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: FIRST AND MAIN

Listing agent: Debra Stratton.

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Data last updated 2026-09-09.