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$1,365,000

  • For Sale
  • Under Contract
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 3,248 Sq. Ft.
  • 4 Car Garage

Listed by Nathan Butcher | John L. Scott Bellingham | (360) 671-9640

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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. 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. RARE detached 2-car shop. 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. True Bellingham hidden gem--now polished and ready for you.

Full Property Details for 3161 Locust Ave

General

  • Price: $1,365,000
  • Taxes: $9,162 (2025)
  • Status: Under Contract
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: NWMLS
  • MLS ID: 2401213
  • Updated: 11/11/2025
  • Added to Site: 204 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace(s): Electric
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Flooring: Vinyl Plank, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • 3/4 Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - 3/4 Baths: 1
  • Lower - 3/4 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Bedrooms Main: 2

Additional Information

  • Amenities: Deck, Electric Car Charging, Fenced-Fully, Gated Entry, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Shop
  • Security/Safety: Fully Fenced, Security Gate

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Covered Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Detached Garage

Location

  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • County: Whatcom
  • Subdivision: Bellingham
  • Driving Directions: Use GPS. Stop at gate to open it. Lockbox on front door.
  • Direction Faces: Southwest

School Information

  • High School District: Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Alderwood Elem
  • Middle School: Shuksan Mid
  • High School: Squalicum High

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air
  • Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Structure Type: House
  • Exterior Const.: Cement Planked
  • Basement Desc.: Finished
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete, Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Square Feet: 3,248
  • Finished Total: 3,248 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled

Lot Features

  • Property View: Bay
  • Lot Size (Acres): 1.64
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 71,438
  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Lot Dimensions: ~300' x ~320'
  • Topography: Level, Sloped, Steep Slope
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Secluded
  • Trees/Vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Wooded

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $9,162
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Cash Out, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: None
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Property ID: 3802225284400000

Listed by Nathan Butcher | John L. Scott Bellingham | (360) 671-9640

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Schools serving 3161 Locust Ave

School District:Bellingham School District
NameGradesDistance
Alderwood Elementary School
3400 Hollywood Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225
PK-50.5 mi
Shuksan Middle School
2717 Alderwood Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225
6-81.4 mi
Squalicum High School
3773 East McLeod Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
9-125 mi
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Price & Sales History for 3161 Locust Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/19/2025
Price Reduced
$1,365,000
-2.43%
MLS
6/27/2025
Listed
$1,399,000
51.24%
MLS
7/10/2023
Sold
$925,000
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Tax History for 3161 Locust Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$8,910
-25%
$925,000
-33%
2024
$11,955
409%
$1,381,283
116%
2021
$2,348
-15%
$639,849
5%
2023
$2,755
17%
$607,327
-27%
2021
$2,348
1%
$834,816
5%
2020
$2,330
-5%
$795,061
17%
2018
$2,460
7%
$681,641
17%
2017
$2,308
5%
$581,562
5%
2016
$2,192
—
$555,987
-5%
2016
$2,192
-4%
$584,579
-21%
2019
$2,292
2%
$739,463
26%
2013
$2,237
—
$588,565
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Listed by Nathan Butcher | John L. Scott Bellingham | (360) 671-9640

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