Rockhood
$750,000List price
Active

521 Kentucky Street · Bellingham, WA 98225

Source: NWMLS · John L. Scott Bellingham · Jen Sandoval #NWM2571958

About this home

Rare Sunnyland commercial opportunity with established restaurant history. A unique opportunity to own a piece of Bellingham’s Sunnyland neighborhood history, the longtime home of the beloved HomeSkillet restaurant and, most recently, Homeschool BBQ. This distinctive commercial property offers an exceptional opportunity for an owner-user, restaurateur, or investor looking to establish a business in a location with strong local recognition and a built-in history of successful food and beverage use. HomeSkillet operated at the property for approximately 10 years and became a beloved Bellingham institution, known for its eclectic personality, comfort food, and community-focused atmosphere. The property subsequently continued as Homeschool BBQ, which operated from the same location from 2023 through April 2026. Located in the popular Sunnyland neighborhood, the property offers excellent visibility and convenient access to surrounding residential neighborhoods and nearby Bellingham amenities. The existing restaurant-oriented improvements and distinctive character provide a strong foundation for a new culinary concept, neighborhood gathering place, retail use, or other compatible commercial venture. With a memorable history, recognizable location, and the flexibility to bring a new vision to an established commercial space, 521 Kentucky St is an opportunity to create the next chapter of a truly unique Bellingham property.

Location

Basics

Property type
Commercial Industrial
Style
Comm Bldg Und 10K
Year built
1950
Lot size
9,583 sq ft (0.22 acres)
County
Whatcom
MLS #
NWM2571958

Interior

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Heat Pump
Flooring
Vinyl

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Cement/Concrete
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Topography
Level

Parking

Parking spaces
10

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric, Natural Gas

Community & fees

Subdivision
Sunnyland
Property tax
$5,009 (2026)

Transaction

Listed on
Aug 20, 2026
Days on market
31
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2012-02-02
Sold$270,000
2006-10-02
Sold$270,000

Schools

High
Bellingham High School
SchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 17% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: John L. Scott Bellingham

Listing agent: Jen Sandoval.

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Data last updated 2026-08-20.