Rarely available dog-friendly Northern Heights rental ft. a fully fenced backyard, 3-car garage, & direct access to a neighborhood park & playground just steps from your door. Ideally located within the Bellingham School District, this home offers sidewalk access to Northern Heights Elementary, Squalicum High School, & Northridge Park, along with convenient access to the Bellingham trail system, Barkley Village, & Sunset Square. Inside, the functional layout includes a formal living room, separate dining room, & an inviting family room off the kitchen. The family room & kitchen open to a large deck overlooking the fenced backyard, complete with apple & cherry trees, raised garden beds, & plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, gardening, pets, & play. Upstairs, the three bedrooms include a spacious primary suite with a private bath, along with a full guest bathroom. A convenient half bath serves the main level. The rare XL 3-car garage provides exceptional flexibility for vehicles, outdoor gear, storage, a home gym, hobbies, or a workshop. Enjoy the perfect balance of neighborhood living, outdoor recreation, and everyday convenience just minutes from downtown Bellingham, Lake Whatcom, Galbraith trails, and Mount Baker Highway, with world-class skiing, hiking, and mountain biking only an hour away. Combining walkability, recreation, and generous living space in one of Bellingham's sought-after neighborhoods, this home offers an exceptional Northwest Washington lifestyle.

Source: NWMLS, MLS#: NWM2543049