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$1,698,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 6,000 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 10 days ago

Listed by Erika Buse | Compass | (360) 233-5033

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A remarkable piece of Bellingham history, 427 N Garden Street is a circa-1906 Neoclassical residence built by E.T. Nobles, a prominent local wood-mill owner. Perched above the city with sweeping Bellingham Bay views, this exceptional 6,000-square-foot home showcases extraordinary craftsmanship, original millwork, and architectural details rarely found today. Rich wood paneling, intricate decorative ceilings, period lighting, hardwood floors, and custom Bradbury & Bradbury wallpaper create an atmosphere of timeless character. Formal living and dining rooms, a wood-paneled library, sunroom, and expansive water-view kitchen provide gracious spaces for everyday living and entertaining. The home's extraordinary ballroom offers a flexible gathering and recreation space with beautiful wood floors, extensive woodwork, and its own distinctive personality. The current owners have thoughtfully updated the home while preserving its historic character. Improvements include a reimagined kitchen and breakfast nook, new main-level half bath, newer boiler, updated lighting and plumbing fixtures, refinished wood floors, second-level laundry, added pantry storage, and an extensive retaining wall reinforcing the grounds. Mature gardens, covered outdoor spaces, and multiple terraces surround the residence. Water views unfold from multiple levels, while the home's exceptional scale, original craftsmanship, and beautifully preserved details offer a rare glimpse into Bellingham's architectural past.

Full Property Details for 427 N Garden

General

  • Price: $1,698,000
  • Taxes: $14,544 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: NWMLS
  • MLS ID: 2567821
  • Updated: 8/13/2026
  • Added to Site: 13 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Pantry, Solarium/Atrium, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Gas
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Softwood, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

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

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Upper: 4

Additional Information

  • Amenities: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio
  • Security/Safety: Fully Fenced, Partially Fenced

Parking

  • Uncovered Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street

Location

  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • County: Whatcom
  • Subdivision: South Hill
  • Driving Directions: GPS works great.
  • Direction Faces: West

School Information

  • High School District: Bellingham

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Baseboard, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Radiator
  • Water Heater: Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Structure Type: House
  • Builder: E.T. Nobles
  • Exterior Const.: Wood, Wood Products
  • Basement Desc.: Finished
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Square Feet: 6,000
  • Finished Total: 6,000 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1906
  • Property Condition: Very Good

Lot Features

  • Property View: Bay, Islands, Mountains, Ocean, Territorial
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1865
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,125
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Topography: Level
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalk
  • Trees/Vegetation: Garden Space

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $14,544
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional, VA Loan

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: None
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Property ID: 3802365382620000

Listed by Erika Buse | Compass | (360) 233-5033

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Schools serving 427 N Garden

School District:Bellingham School District
NameGradesDistance
Lowell Elementary School, Bellingham, WA
935 14th Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
PK-51.1 mi
Fairhaven Middle School
110 Parkridge Road, Bellingham, WA 98225
6-81.8 mi
Sehome High School
2700 Bill McDonald Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225
9-120.9 mi
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Price & Sales History for 427 N Garden Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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8/13/2026
Listed
$1,698,000
146.09%
MLS
11/16/2012
Sold
$690,000
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Tax History for 427 N Garden

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$13,955
-3%
$1,752,185
-1%
2024
$14,449
38%
$1,766,710
17%
2021
$10,469
-18%
$1,503,592
24%
2023
$12,710
21%
$1,212,606
14%
2021
$10,469
-3%
$1,063,681
—
2020
$10,822
16%
$1,062,804
36%
2018
$9,310
13%
$783,757
9%
2017
$8,203
10%
$721,748
5%
2016
$7,473
—
$684,542
5%
2016
$7,473
-17%
$651,927
-26%
2019
$8,967
10%
$882,967
42%
2013
$8,165
—
$620,092
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427 N Garden, Bellingham, WA 98225 (MLS# 2567821) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 427 N Garden is currently listed for $1,698,000 and was received on August 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 427 N Garden? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Bellingham? You can browse all Bellingham real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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