Listed by Robert Campbell • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. Bought with Keller Williams Western Realty.

Off market jun 2010 for $460K

$967,496

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,617/mo

•

3,160

sq ft

1020 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229

About this home

Set Your Sights on Bay Sunsets From the View Deck Off Your Master Suite! Owners' Dream Home near WWU/Shops/Parks, Meticulously Maintained w/ Quality Features, Sited on 1/3Ac (borders greenbelt). Vaulted LivRm, Open Maple Isl Kitc, Frch-Doored DinRm, XXL Media-RecRm w/ Unique Maple-Cherry Wine & Wet Bar Make Living Here Grand; Main Lvl Master Suite: Tile Bath, Garden Tub + Glass Shwr, Walk-In Closet. Also, Daylite Basemt, Inlaid Flr, Inset Spkrs, Central Vac, See-Thru FP. Sits OFF & BELOW Street.

Single-familyProperty Type

1998Year Built

0.35 acresLot Size

$306Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Robert Campbell • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Listed by • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Bought with Shannon Medearis • Keller Williams Western Realty

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #36187

Redfin Estimate

$967,496

$507K since sold in June 2010$3,000 since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 23.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.27M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$1,050,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths2,954 sq ft
1982 37th St, Bellingham, WA 98229
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$1,170,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,206 sq ft
1200 37th, Bellingham, WA 98229
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SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$1,400,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,591 sq ft
104 Morey Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
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SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$1,876,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,400 sq ft
800 Highland Dr, Bellingham, WA 98225
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SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$849,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,820 sq ft
130 46th St, Bellingham, WA 98229
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Market trends in 98229, WA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$718K

$38K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

6 days MoM

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25 MoM

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Sale history for 1020 Samish Way

Date

Event

Price

Jun 10, 2010

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #36187

$460,000

$146/sq ft

Apr 20, 2010

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #36187

—

Apr 8, 2010

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #36187

—

Apr 5, 2010

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #36187

$475,000

$150/sq ft

Mar 8, 2010

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #36187

$485,000

$153/sq ft

Jul 15, 1998

Sold

Public Records

$253,000

$80/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,268 (+6.0%)

$350,900 + $524,377

$875,277

2025

$6,860 (+1.6%)

$350,900 + $524,377

$875,277

2024

$6,754 (+8.1%)

$349,960 + $518,123

$868,083

2023

$6,248 (+12.9%)

$349,960 + $518,123

$868,083

2022

$5,534 (+7.6%)

$297,840 + $440,958

$738,798

2021

$5,144 (+1.8%)

$240,200 + $355,621

$595,821

2020

$5,051 (+3.8%)

$210,700 + $311,946

$522,646

2019

$4,865 (+9.3%)

$183,365 + $295,649

$479,014

2017

$4,450 (+9.8%)

$162,760 + $262,433

$425,193

2016

$4,054 (+1.6%)

$149,760 + $241,801

$391,561

2015

$3,991 (+3.4%)

$135,200 + $218,488

$353,688

2014

$3,858 (−5.0%)

$130,000 + $206,315

$336,315

2013

$4,061 (+9.5%)

$130,000 + $206,315

$336,315

2011

$3,710 (+5.0%)

$123,200 + $250,277

$373,477

2010

$3,533 (−0.9%)

$140,000 + $255,385

$395,385

2009

$3,564

$140,000 + $255,385

$395,385

Tax history for 1020 Samish Way

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,268 (+6.0%)

$350,900 + $524,377

$875,277

2025

$6,860 (+1.6%)

$350,900 + $524,377

$875,277

2024

$6,754 (+8.1%)

$349,960 + $518,123

$868,083

2023

$6,248 (+12.9%)

$349,960 + $518,123

$868,083

2022

$5,534 (+7.6%)

$297,840 + $440,958

$738,798

2021

$5,144 (+1.8%)

$240,200 + $355,621

$595,821

2020

$5,051 (+3.8%)

$210,700 + $311,946

$522,646

2019

$4,865 (+9.3%)

$183,365 + $295,649

$479,014

2017

$4,450 (+9.8%)

$162,760 + $262,433

$425,193

2016

$4,054 (+1.6%)

$149,760 + $241,801

$391,561

2015

$3,991 (+3.4%)

$135,200 + $218,488

$353,688

2014

$3,858 (−5.0%)

$130,000 + $206,315

$336,315

2013

$4,061 (+9.5%)

$130,000 + $206,315

$336,315

2011

$3,710 (+5.0%)

$123,200 + $250,277

$373,477

2010

$3,533 (−0.9%)

$140,000 + $255,385

$395,385

2009

$3,564

$140,000 + $255,385

$395,385

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.35 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,160

Year built

1998

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

3703063971880000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.

Residential Single Development Zone

The residential single RS general use type is primarily intended to accommodate families desiring to live within neighborhoods consisting of individual dwelling units or townhouses in low density environments.; These regulations have been adopted to provide flexibility in the arrangement of a main building upon a building site in order to allow efficient and capable design, assure necessary light and air, and to encourage the compatible development of neighborhoods while conserving and enhancing the value of land and the important physical characteristics within the RS areas.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Mixed use
Recreation
Communications tower
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space

Jan 30, 2025 • Final

Electrical single family or duplex

Install a generator inlet and a manual transfer switch.

Electrical

Generator

Oct 1, 2024 • Final

Replace water heater

Replace a water heater with a similar model in the garage.

Gas

Plumbing

Water heater

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: RV Parking
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
# of Beds Lower: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 2
# of Three Quarter Baths (Lower): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Rec Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Lower

Basement Information
Basement Features: Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
# of Fireplaces Main: 1
# of Fireplaces Lower: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Wet Bar, Built-In Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, French Doors, Jetted Tub, Security System, Walk-in Closet(s), Fireplace
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Cement Planked

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 3,160
Style Code: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Very Good
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space, Wooded

Lot Information
Lot Number: 9
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,RV Parking
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Paved, Secluded
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.35
Lot Size Dimensions: 153 X 110 X 174 X 78
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,564
Tax Year: 2009

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: city
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: city
Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

School Information
Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
Middle Or Junior High School: Fairhaven Mid
High School: Sehome High
High School District: Bellingham

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: I-5/Samish Way exit, S on Samish Way to address just 1/4 mi past Elks Club & past Evergreen motel. Sits OFF & BELOW Road.
Topography: Level,PartialSlope

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,160
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3703063971880000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Monday, March 8, 2010

Green Information
Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 3,160
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 3160
MLS Square Footage Source: Realist/County Rcds
Building Area Total: 3160
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Building Name: Fairhaven Overlook
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

Happy Valley Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

6/10

Fairhaven Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

8/10

Sehome High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 83° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

6/10 Air Factor

9 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Bellingham, WA • 98229

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 7.5 hours in June and 1.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$920,000 – $1.11M

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