2717 Elm St, Bellingham, WA 98225

We have a 3 bedroom (smallest room is vented, perfect for an art studio), 1-bathroom single family home with detached 20x20 garage and 10x10 shed centrally-located in the highly desirable Columbia Neighborhood available for rent immediately. The house has an open floor plan with tons of charm and gardens that make the yard feel like an oasis in the summer. The house is a short walk to local breweries, food trucks, Haggens, schools, and several parks including Cornwall, Elizabeth, Squalicum, and Broadway Parks, and is close to several schools. It is also a quick drive to the freeway, Mt. Baker Hwy, and local shopping districts. Pets are possible with screening (references and meet and greet) and an additional monthly fee. Highlights include: * LOCATION! in a lovely neighborhood and a great bikeable/walkable part of Bellingham * New on-demand hot water heater * Newer dishwasher and gas stove/range. * In-home washer and dryer (laundry) * Kitchen features stainless steel countertops and subway tiles * Extra long driveway (half is gated) to park a camper/boat/toys or extra vehicles * Tons of south-facing windows and natural light * Original fir wood floors * Detached 20x20 Garage with 240v power * 10x10 shed * Fully fenced front and backyards * Private backyard with patio, yard, and established flowerbeds * Doggy door * A gardener's dream! Several established perennial flower beds include lavender, lilac, climbing roses, peonies, lilies, hellebore, sorrel, and more. There are 5 raised garden (veggie) beds for growing food all summer and fall. Mature blueberry and raspberry bushes, mature/fruiting cherry and plum trees, and an herb garden right out the kitchen door (mature sage, rosemary, thyme, oregano). *Privately owned (no property management) *Great neighbors! Available Immediately First months rent and security deposit ($2650) due at lease signing 1-year lease preferred, a shorter term could be considered but we will not consider anything less than an 8-month lease (through September) Tenant responsible for all utilities including electric, gas (heat, stove, hot water heater and dryer all on gas), water/sewer, garbage, etc. Lawn maintenance (regular mowing in summer, must provide mower) by the tenant, garden/flower bed maintenance will be discussed with applicants. Absolutely no smoking indoors Available Immediately. First months rent and security deposit ($2650) due at lease signing. 1-year lease preferred, a shorter term could be considered but we will not consider anything less than an 8-month lease (through September). Tenant responsible for all utilities including electric, gas (heat, stove, hot water heater and dryer all on gas), water/sewer, garbage, etc. Lawn maintenance (regular mowing in summer, must provide mower) by the tenant, garden/flower bed maintenance will be discussed with applicants. Tenant required to obtain rental insurance. Absolutely no smoking indoors. Pets possible with screening (references and meet and greet) and additional monthly fee.