MLS #2493835 / Listing provided by NWMLS & Coldwell Banker Bain.
$849,000
522 12th Street
Bellingham,
WA
98225
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Sq Ft
Per Sq Ft
Year Built
Perched on Fairhaven's coveted South Hill, this charming duplex delivers something increasingly rare, sweeping Bellingham Bay views and immediate income, all in one of the city's most walkable, well-connected neighborhoods. Each of the two mirror-image units offers a private entrance, one bedroom, full bath, kitchen, and living room, making it equally suited for an owner-occupant looking to offset their mortgage, or an investor seeking steady, reliable rental returns. The location speaks for itself. Steps from Fairhaven Village, Boulevard Park, and Western Washington University, demand for rentals here is consistent and strong — and the lifestyle appeal makes attracting quality tenants effortless. For those with a longer horizon, the upside gets even more compelling; the lot supports potentially 2–3 modern townhomes, representing a significant development opportunity in a market that is hungry for new housing in established, amenity-rich neighborhoods. Whether you're live-in investment, building a rental portfolio, or positioning for a future redevelopment, this is a versatile asset in one of Bellingham's most sought-after corridors. With views, walkability, and land value all in one, Fairhaven properties like this are rare.
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Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Main Level Bedrooms: 2
- Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
- Upper Level Bedrooms: 0
- Possible Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 0
- Three-quarter Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 0
- Full Bathrooms in Garage: 0
- Half Bathrooms in Garage: 0
- Three-quarter Bathrooms in Garage: 0
Fireplaces
- Total Fireplaces: 2
- Lower Level Fireplaces: 1
- Upper Level Fireplaces: 1
Water Heater
- Water Heater Location: crawl space
- Water Heater Type: gas
Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling: No
Parking
- Garage Attached: No
- Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street
- Parking Total: 0
Structure
- Roof: Composition
- Exterior Features: Wood, Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
Lot Details
- Lot Features: Paved, Sidewalk
- Acres: 0.07
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
Schools
- High School District: Bellingham
- High School: Sehome High
- Middle School: Fairhaven Mid
- Elementary School: Lowell Elem
Transportation
- Nearby Bus Line: true
Lot Details
- Lot Features: Paved, Sidewalk
- Acres: 0.07
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
Power
- Energy Source: Natural Gas
- Power Company: PSE
Water, Sewer, and Garbage
- Sewer Company: COB
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water Company: COB
- Water Source: Community
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