3225 Equity Place
Bellingham, WA 98225
2 bedrooms | 1 bath
1 story | 930 sq ft | ADA-ready
$239,000
Status: Applications Open
Year built: 2026
Home Description
This three-bedroom townhome is part of LaFreniere Court (learn more here), an 18-home permanently affordable community in Bellingham’s Birchwood neighborhood. The approximately 1,200-square-foot home includes two stories, 1.5 bathrooms, a front porch, a small private yard, a parking spot, and an all-electric, high-performance design. The home is near Birchwood Elementary School, neighborhood shopping and services, and WTA bus service along Birchwood Avenue. Nearby Birchwood Park and Squalicum Creek Park offer playgrounds, trails, sports fields, and connections through Bellingham’s greenway network.
Exterior & community features
1-2 parking spaces per home
High-performance building envelope
City Sprouts community farm
Walking paths + shared green spaces
Rain gardens
Drought-tolerant landscaping
Two shared EV charging stations
Space reserved for a future playground
Space reserved for a future community pavilion
Family-friendly community designed with children in mind
Interior Features
Washer and dryer
Induction cooktop stove, fridge, microwave
Net-zero energy design
Passive House building standards
Triple-pane tilt-and-turn windows
Heat pump mini-split heating + cooling
Heat recovery ventilation
Heat pump water heater
All-electric design
Solar PV system
Water-conserving plumbing fixtures
Low-VOC interior materials
Finishes
Finished hardwood flooring
Locally made flat-panel cabinetry
Juniper wood + metal siding
Standing-seam metal roof
Maps & Floorplans
Pricing Details
$239,000
Buyer’s Cash Down minimum requirement: $4,460
Estimated Monthly Costs
Principal and Interest: $1,547
Taxes: $200
CLT Lease Fee: $50
Insurance: $175
Community Association Dues: $221
Total per month: $2,120
Pricing and cost estimates are subject to change.
Required Volunteer Service
LaFreniere Court homes are made affordable in part using federal funding from the Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP).
Homebuyers must be willing to volunteer 60 hours (or 120 hours for families with two adult heads of household) toward the construction and landscaping of their home prior to closing.
One adult head of household: 60 hours
Two adult heads of household: 120 combined hours
Location
How to Apply
First, check if you are eligible for KulshanCLT homeownership: Do I Qualify?
KulshanCLT serves applicants through its Homebuying Program, generally on a first‑come, first‑served basis, with prioritization based on readiness and eligibility. If you are interested in this home, follow these steps to apply.
Join the Interest List by filling out the Interest Form.
Let us know you are interested in a specific property by filling out the Home Preference Form.
The Interest List
Applicants on the Interest List are invited to apply for available homes in order of priority. Join the Interest List by filling out our Interest Form to stay informed about application opportunities and next steps.
Learn more about our usual application process: Application Process
Attend a live Information Session with KulshanCLT staff: Events Calendar
It’s not too late to join the Interest List. If you haven’t submitted an Interest Form yet, you can do so online to stay in the loop about current and future homeownership opportunities.
Already submitted a Homeownership Application or Interest Form? Let us know you are interested in a specific property by filling out the Home Preference Form.
Home Preference Form
If you are interested in a specific property that is currently listed for sale on our website, you can let us know by filling out our Home Preference Form with the address of the home you're interested in and your contact information. Please try to match this information to your interest form submission details. This helps KulshanCLT identify households interested in individual listings who may be interested in submitting a full Homeownership Application.
Already joined the Interest List or submitted a Homeownership Application? We still encourage you to complete the Home Selection Form for any specific home you're interested in. This allows us to connect your existing information with your preferred home.
Please note: Filling out the Home Selection Form does not constitute an application, guarantee eligibility, or reserve a home. Applicants will still need to complete the Homebuying Program's application and eligibility review process.