2717 Mill Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
What This House Offers
5 Bedroom Home Near WWU – Happy Valley – 2,447 Sq Ft – $4,650/mo – Sept–July Lease
Rare opportunity to rent a large 5 bedroom home in the highly desirable... Happy Valley neighborhood, just walking distance to Western Washington University.
The detached garage has been converted into additional rec space or storage, providing extra room for hobbies, games, or shared use.
Located on a quiet dead-end road, this unique two-story home with a full basement offers plenty of room for a group looking for space, comfort, and a great location close to campus.
Home Details
• 5 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms
• Approximately 2,600 square feet
• Two living rooms
• Eat-in kitchen
• Woodstove
• Washer & dryer (full size)
• Detached garage converted to rec room / storage space
• Off-street parking
• Quiet residential setting
Location
• Walking distance to WWU
• Close to Fairhaven, restaurants, shopping, trails, and parks
• City bus stop ½ block away
Rent
$4,650 per month
Lease Term
September 1 – July 31 (pre-leasing now)
Utilities
• Water and sewer included in rent
• Tenants pay for electricity, garbage, cable/internet
Policies
• No pets
• No smoking
• This is NOT a party house
Application Requirements
• $45 application fee per tenant
• Each tenant must submit a separate application
• Minimum credit score 600+
• Income must be 3x monthly rent
If income or credit requirements are not met, co-signers are required.
Co-Signer Requirements
• $45 co-signer application fee
• Separate application required for each co-signer
Additional Fees
• $300 non-refundable admin fee
• Security deposit: $4,650
• All tenants must maintain renter’s insurance throughout the lease
Homes this close to WWU in the Happy Valley neighborhood rarely become available.
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Unit
- $4,650
Total Monthly Price 11 Month Lease
- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2447 sq. ft.
- Available Sep 1
Home Features
- Basement
- Cable Ready
- Ceiling Fans
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Kitchen
- Smoke Free
- Storage Units
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
Community Features
- Storage Space
- Utilities Included
- Walking/Biking Trails
2717 Mill Ave is a single-family home for rent in Bellingham, WA
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
Parking
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Bellingham, WA 98225
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable50 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit30 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable90 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Travel and Transit



Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Western Washington University
Drive: 6 min (1.5 mi)
Bellingham Technical College
Drive: 15 min (5.6 mi)
Whatcom Community College
Drive: 14 min (7.2 mi)
Discover Happy Valley, Bellingham, WA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 2717 Mill Ave proximity to Viking Plaza, Sehome Village, and The Village on Samish Way. Viking Plaza is 1.2 miles away, and Sehome Village is within a 28 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 30, 2717 Mill Ave has limited public transit, including 5 transit stops within 37.8 miles. Transit options include Bellingham Amtrak Station and Mount Vernon Amtrak Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 2717 Mill Ave are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Sehome Hill Arboretum, Fairhaven Village Green, and Fairhaven Park.
Airports
Living in Happy Valley provides easy access to Bellingham International, located just 16 minutes from 2717 Mill Ave. Another nearby airport is Abbotsford International, located 30.3 miles away.




