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 SchoolSchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 17% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: John L. Scott Bellingham
Listing agent: Jen Sandoval.
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Data last updated 2026-08-20.