521 W Illinois Street · Bellingham, WA 98225
Source: NWMLS · John L. Scott Bellingham · Hannah Marie Jones #NWM2585557
About this home
Vintage charm meets thoughtful updates in this inviting 1926 home in Bellingham’s Cornwall Park neighborhood. Offering 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and 1,147 sq ft, the home features solid mahogany kitchen cabinetry, beautiful butcher block counters, hardwood kitchen flooring and stainless-steel appliances. Fresh living room paint and new recessed lighting brighten the living spaces, while an updated bathroom with a clawfoot tub adds timeless appeal. French doors open to the back deck and yard, perfect for outdoor dining or relaxing. The insulated, finished detached garage is wired for 220V, with two additional off-alley parking spaces. The home also comes with a thoughtfully designed detached ADU plan set, fully permissible within Bellingham, offering an exciting opportunity to expand the property’s potential. Practical improvements include a new electrical panel, a sewer line replaced in 2019 and new washer and dryer. A freshly stained front door welcomes you home, with nearby parks and Bellingham amenities close at hand.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- 1 Story
- Stories
- 1 story
- Year built
- 1927
- Lot size
- 4,792 sq ft (0.11 acres)
- County
- Whatcom
- MLS #
- NWM2585557
Interior
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Fireplace
- 1 · Gas
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, French Doors
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Cement Planked
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Block
- Lot features
- Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
- Topography
- Level
- View
- Territorial
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Garage
- Yes
- Covered spaces
- 1
- Parking features
- Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Electric, Natural Gas
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Cornwall Park
- Property tax
- $4,518 (2025)
Transaction
- Listed on
- Oct 1, 2026
- Days active
- 23
- Price per sq ft
- $532
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2013-06-14
- Sold$250,000
- 2009-05-29
- Sold$187,000
Schools
School district: Bellingham
- Elementary
- Buyer To Verify
- Middle
- Buyer To Verify
- High
- Bellingham High SchoolSchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 17% in WA
Listing provided courtesy of: John L. Scott Bellingham
Listing agent: Hannah Marie Jones.
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Data last updated 2026-10-15.