2521 Humboldt St, Bellingham, WA 98225

A wonderland in Sunnyland! Be the first renters to experience living in this magical place we've developed over 32 years! Step through our spectacular garden into a light-filled home filled with old-world charm and modern conveniences, including newly installed air conditioning throughout the house! Located in the super-popular Sunnyland neighborhood, close to many breweries and restaurants, and less than one walkable mile to downtown and hospital. Our yard has been transformed into an urban oasis with a huge array of mature plants, trees, bushes, etc; you'll be feasting on raspberries, marionberries, blueberries, red currants, gooseberries, kiwi berries, red and white grapes, plums, figs, cherries, peaches, asparagus, rhubarb, potatoes, and there are many raised beds for you to grow annual veggies and/or flowers. 3-4 bedrooms, depending on your use of the spaces. We are pet lovers and will consider up to 2 well-behaved pets. Application with $35 credit/background check fee required for all adults, and we're happy to chat with you before applying to help us both determine if this special place is a good fit for you. We'd be delighted with a longer-term tenant, and will start by offering a 12 month lease. Will you be the next occupants of this place many describe as heaven-on-earth? INTERIOR Upstairs: - Master suite with en suite bathroom, balcony with view of Mt. Baker, huge closet, and built-in bookcases - 2 small bedrooms with adjacent full-size bathroom - Huge attic with tons of storage Downstairs: - Living room with built-in bookcases, window seat, gas fireplace, and pass-through to kitchen - Gorgeous chef's kitchen with ample storage in custom cabinets, room for table and chairs, vintage chopping block, deep sink, slab granite, new dishwasher, and recently upgraded gas stove with convection oven, rently upgraded fridge, and built-in microwave - Large light-filled space that has been used as a dining room, office, and master bedroom - Huge light-filled family room/den/studio/solarium/office (or whatever you want to use it for) with French doors that lead to wrap-around deck - Small bathroom with shower - Laundry/utility closet with full-size stacked washer and dryer, utility sink, and storage EXTERIOR: Front: - Huge covered front porch - Fully fenced with gates on front, and both sides of house - Fruit-filled yard with small grass-area and hundreds of berry canes/bushes/vines, 5 grape vines, 8 fruit trees, and rhubarb Back: - Huge wrap-around deck with privacy walls - Greenhouse with electricity - 8 raised beds that are built deeper than usual so you don't have to bend down as much, have excellent amended soil ready for planting - Perennial asparagus and self-seeding potatoes will keep you fed for months - Hydroponic system for tomatoes and peppers - Irrigation system with timers - Fully fenced with gate access to alley - 2 parking spaces in alley - Small garage - Covered bike and yard tool storage ADDITIONAL DETAILS: - Brand new electric heat pump with heat and air conditioning to provide year-round comfort - With sidewalks on nearly every block, this is an extremely walkable neighborhood, within walking distance to 5 parks, an epic walking trail, and 1 block from a bus stop with service every 15 minutes. - Schools: Sunnyland Elementary (brand new in 2023), Whatcom Middle School, and Bellingham High School (all on walk routes) - 3 blocks to Trader Joe's, less than 1 mile to grocery stores - Numerous breweries, shops, and restaurants throughout the neighborhood Available September 1, 2024 or possibly earlier. Rent = $3,300 per month. Security deposit = $3,300. 12-month lease. Tenant responsible for all utilities. 2 pets max, upon approval. $300 non-refundable pet fee, $250 refundable pet deposit Approval contingent on meeting all criteria including background and credit checks, rental references, and income qualification. Sorry, no co-signers. Renters insurance to be maintained by all tenants; proof will be required at time of lease signing A completed application from all adults is required prior to property tour.