Inside a 1907 Historic Home in Bellingham WA | Columbia Neighborhood Home Tour

What is it like to own a historic home in one of Bellingham, Washington’s most established neighborhoods? In this Bellingham home tour, I’m taking you inside **1505 Broadway in the Columbia Neighborhood**, a historic home marked 1907 at the property and filled with more than a century of character. The location is a huge part of the story. The home sits directly beside **Elizabeth Park**, with an upper deck overlooking the park and easy access to the Fountain District, downtown Bellingham, restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, parks, trails, schools, and the hospital. Inside, you’ll find **2,544 finished square feet, 3 bedrooms and 2.25 bathrooms**, along with original fir floors and trim, stained glass, vintage doors and hardware, spacious rooms, multiple fireplaces, and a finished third floor with flexible bonus space. There is also a **detached studio DADU with its own kitchen and bathroom**, currently rented month-to-month for **$800 per month**. The property is currently offered at **$949,000**. A historic Bellingham home with a story One of my favorite parts of this tour is the history. The home displays a **1907 plaque**, and inside we found a January 1907 Bellingham Herald article connected to the property and surrounding area. The MLS identifies the home as built in 1900, so there is some history here worth researching further. That kind of mystery is part of what makes older Bellingham homes so interesting. I’ve lived in Bellingham since 1989, and after more than 23 years in real estate, I still enjoy walking through homes that connect directly to the city’s past. What is the Columbia Neighborhood in Bellingham like? The *Columbia Neighborhood* is known for historic homes, established streets, parks, and strong walkability. Nearby destinations include: • Elizabeth Park • Broadway Park • Cornwall Park • Fountain District • Downtown Bellingham • Goods Local Brews • Menace Brewing • Elizabeth Station • Zeke’s Pizza • Doug’s Burgers What makes this home unique? For me, it’s the combination of original craftsmanship and flexibility. The fir floors, woodwork, staircase, stained glass, fireplaces, and vintage details give the home a strong sense of history. The finished third floor adds bonus space with built-in bookcases, a fireplace, and access to the upper deck overlooking Elizabeth Park. During the summer concert season, the park is practically your backyard. Does the property have rental income? Yes. The detached studio DADU is currently occupied by a long-term month-to-month tenant paying **$800 per month**. The property may also offer additional possibilities based on zoning, but buyers should independently verify zoning, rental rules, tenancy requirements, short-term rental eligibility, and intended uses with the **City of Bellingham and other appropriate authorities**. Property Details *1505 Broadway, Bellingham, WA 98225* Columbia Neighborhood $949,000 2,544 finished sq. ft. 3 bedrooms 2.25 bathrooms Detached studio DADU Current DADU rent: $800/month Approx. 4,792 sq. ft. lot Roof installed in 2023 Adjacent to Elizabeth Park Thank you to the listing agent Renae Ingraham of Bellwether Real Estate for allowing me to film this incredible home. What’s your favorite part of this home? The original woodwork? The front porch? The fireplaces? The third floor? Or that balcony overlooking Elizabeth Park? Let me know in the comments. I’m *Sean Hackney**, Realtor and co-owner of **NextHome Northwest Living* in Bellingham, Washington. I’ve called Bellingham home since 1989 and have spent more than 23 years helping people buy and sell real estate throughout Bellingham and Whatcom County. If you’re considering moving to Bellingham, buying or selling in Whatcom County, or would like a private tour of 1505 Broadway, feel free to reach out. *Humans Over Houses.*