About this home

Rare opportunity on desirable Alabama Hill! Offered for the first time, nestled on a private double lot (.47 ac) backing directly to the Railroad Trail, this versatile 2,572 sq ft split level home offers privacy, outdoor living, and multi-generational potential. The light filled upper level features a kitchen with walk-in pantry, living room opening to a large deck with filtered Bellingham Bay views as leaves fall, and a primary suite with .75 bath, walk-in closet, and secondary closet. Two additional bedrooms, full bath, and handy laundry chute complete the main floor. The lower level boasts complete ADU / mother-in-law potential with a separate entrance, kitchenette, extra-large bedroom with dual closets, expansive bonus room/flex room, full bath, and laundry. Step outside to a large screened-in patio overlooking private grounds featuring an anniversary garden, two storage sheds, and immediate access to the adjacent trailhead. Covered carport parking. Minutes to Whatcom Falls Park, Lake Whatcom, downtown Bellingham, and top rated schools. A true Pacific Northwest sanctuary!

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Basics

Property type: Single Family Residence
Style: Split Entry
Stories: Multi/split level
Condition: Very Good
Year built: 1973
Lot size: 20,473 sq ft (0.47 acres)
County: Whatcom
MLS #: NWM2598278

Interior

Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: None
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Fireplace: 2 · Gas
Interior features: Second Kitchen, Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
Entry level: Split

Exterior & lot

Exterior features: Wood
Roof: Composition, See Remarks
Foundation: Poured Concrete
Lot features: Adjacent to Public Land, Curbs, Open Space, Paved, Sidewalk
Topography: Level,Partial Slope
View: Bay, City, Partial, See Remarks, Territorial
Waterfront: No

Parking

Parking spaces: 6
Carport: Yes
Covered spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached Carport, Driveway

Utilities

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

Community & fees

Subdivision: Alabama Hill
Community features: Park, Playground, Trail(s)
Property tax: $442 (2026)

Transaction

Original list price: $779,000 (0.4% price cut)
Listed on: Oct 28, 2026
Days active: 1
Price per sq ft: $302
Listing terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession: Closing

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Schools

School district: Bellingham

Elementary: Roosevelt Elementary
Middle: Kulshan Mid
High: Squalicum High School
SchoolDigger 3 stars · Top 43% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Bellwether Real Estate

Listing agent: Hafdis Arnadottir.

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Data last updated 2026-10-29.