THE Locust Beach House—an iconic coastal sanctuary fully reimagined from its core. Perched above the bay with 150’ of tidelands, this acre+ retreat offers jaw-dropping views and total privacy that makes you feel like the only house on earth. Everything’s new: stylish open kitchen, expansive deck, fresh layout, fully fenced and professionally landscaped grounds. Downstairs is kitchen-ready—perfect for separate living, guests, or rental potential. Detached 2-car shop offers rare storage or workspace. Fire pit nights, quiet mornings, and wildlife for days. Minutes to downtown, yet a world away. Find immense comfort here with the full remodel. No deferred maintenance. A/C. This is Bellingham’s hidden gem—finally polished and ready to enjoy.
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Listed by:
Nathan Butcher,
John L. Scott Bellingham
$1,689,000
3161 Locust Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225
3beds
3,248sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
1.64 Acres Lot
$1,602,800 Zestimate®
$520/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Perched above the bayJaw-dropping viewsExpansive deckTotal privacyFresh layout
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 01, 2025 at 05:02am
Listed by:
Nathan Butcher,
John L. Scott Bellingham
Source: NWMLS,MLS#: 2359938
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace(s), 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Downstairs bathroom
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Electric, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,248
- Total interior livable area: 3,248 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Detached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
- Frontage length: Waterfront Ft: ~300
Lot
- Size: 1.64 Acres
- Dimensions: ~300' x ~320'
- Features: Dead End Street, Secluded, Deck, Electric Car Charging, Fenced-Fully, Gated Entry, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Shop
- Topography: Level,Sloped,Steep Slope
- Residential vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: ADU Square Feet: 0
- Parcel number: 3802225284400000
- Zoning: UR3
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete, Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1958
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: Septic
- Water: Public, Company: City of Bellingham
- Utilities for property: Starlink
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bellingham
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $520/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,381,283
- Annual tax amount: $9,162
- Date on market: 4/29/2025
- Listing terms: Cash Out,Conventional,See Remarks
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
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