OFF MARKET

Listed by Carol Cattle • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. Bought with Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Off market apr 2019 for $438K

$616,117

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,680/mo

•

1,080

sq ft

1309 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229

About this home

1 house + 1 studio= solid investment! Charming Samish rambler has a grandfathered studio that will whittle down monthly payments. Cement siding, tankless hot water,gas forced air heat, gas stove & gas range. Hardwoods, deck & French doors add charm to the 2 bed/ 1+ bath main house, updated kitchen w/tile floors, newer windows & appliances all stay!Studio w/solid rental history & brings in $480. /month. 2 storage units & lovely mature landscaping. Prime Southside location. Hurry!

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

5,921 sq ftLot Size

$570Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Carol Cattle • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Bought with Carol Cattle • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1418064

Redfin Estimate

$616,117

$178K since sold in April 2019$0 since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 2.8% higher than the average sale price ($600K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$575,000
A
1 bed1 bath1,387 sq ft
1706 24th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
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SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$746,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,590 sq ft
2605 Mill Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
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SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$621,500
C
3 beds2 baths1,214 sq ft
137 33rd St, Bellingham, WA 98225
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SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$589,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,852 sq ft
203 N 34th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
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SOLD OCT 18, 2026
$566,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,210 sq ft
140 44th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
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SOLD APR 15, 2026
$499,900
F
2 beds1 bath728 sq ft
125 34th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
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$2,720/mo

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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

Recently sold homes

119

25 MoM

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Sale history for 1309 Samish Way

Date

Event

Price

Apr 5, 2019

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1418064

$438,000

$406/sq ft

Mar 12, 2019

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1418064

—

Mar 12, 2019

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1418064

—

Mar 8, 2019

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1418064

$337,500

$313/sq ft

Feb 21, 2002

Sold

Public Records

$168,700

$156/sq ft

Jun 10, 1998

Sold

Public Records

$140,000

$130/sq ft

Jun 21, 1996

Sold

Public Records

$135,000

$125/sq ft

Apr 19, 1989

Sold

Public Records

$69,900

$65/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,041 (−5.2%)

$287,100 + $319,799

$606,899

2025

$5,318 (+1.6%)

$287,100 + $319,799

$606,899

2024

$5,237 (+8.1%)

$402,454 + $270,447

$672,901

2023

$4,844 (+12.9%)

$402,454 + $270,447

$672,901

2022

$4,290 (+7.6%)

$342,516 + $230,170

$572,686

2021

$3,987 (+1.8%)

$276,230 + $185,625

$461,855

2020

$3,916 (+33.4%)

$242,305 + $162,828

$405,133

2019

$2,935 (+9.3%)

$155,155 + $133,851

$289,006

2017

$2,684 (+9.8%)

$137,720 + $118,812

$256,532

2016

$2,445 (+1.6%)

$126,720 + $109,472

$236,192

2015

$2,407 (+3.2%)

$114,400 + $98,917

$213,317

2014

$2,333 (−12.4%)

$110,000 + $93,406

$203,406

2013

$2,663 (+9.0%)

$110,000 + $93,406

$203,406

2011

$2,442 (+3.1%)

$132,000 + $112,662

$244,662

2010

$2,368 (−0.9%)

$150,000 + $114,960

$264,960

2009

$2,389

$150,000 + $114,960

$264,960

Tax history for 1309 Samish Way

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,041 (−5.2%)

$287,100 + $319,799

$606,899

2025

$5,318 (+1.6%)

$287,100 + $319,799

$606,899

2024

$5,237 (+8.1%)

$402,454 + $270,447

$672,901

2023

$4,844 (+12.9%)

$402,454 + $270,447

$672,901

2022

$4,290 (+7.6%)

$342,516 + $230,170

$572,686

2021

$3,987 (+1.8%)

$276,230 + $185,625

$461,855

2020

$3,916 (+33.4%)

$242,305 + $162,828

$405,133

2019

$2,935 (+9.3%)

$155,155 + $133,851

$289,006

2017

$2,684 (+9.8%)

$137,720 + $118,812

$256,532

2016

$2,445 (+1.6%)

$126,720 + $109,472

$236,192

2015

$2,407 (+3.2%)

$114,400 + $98,917

$213,317

2014

$2,333 (−12.4%)

$110,000 + $93,406

$203,406

2013

$2,663 (+9.0%)

$110,000 + $93,406

$203,406

2011

$2,442 (+3.1%)

$132,000 + $112,662

$244,662

2010

$2,368 (−0.9%)

$150,000 + $114,960

$264,960

2009

$2,389

$150,000 + $114,960

$264,960

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,080

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

3703064450880000

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

Apr 7, 2021 • Final

Mechanical

Replace an existing furnace with a new ninety percent efficient furnace.

HVAC

Feb 12, 2013 • Final

Plumbing

Replace an existing storage water heater with a new unit in a residential building.

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
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Main): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Main): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
# of Fireplaces Main: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling

Interior Features
Interior Features: Heat Pump, Tankless Water Heater, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, French Doors, Walk-in Closet(s), Water Heater
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Second Living Quarters Information
ADU # of Beds: 1
ADU # of Baths: 1

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition, Metal

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Cement Planked

Property Information
Energy Source: Electric,Natural Gas
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,080
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Very Good
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
Lot Number: East Fairhaven Lots 7-8-9
MLS Lot Size Source: WCAR
Site Features: Deck,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,Patio
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.1359
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,935
Tax Year: 2019

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: City of Bellingham
Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: Bellingham
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Location: Laundry/Cabinet
Water Heater Type: Tankless & Electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
Elementary School: Happy Vly Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Fairhaven Mid
High School: Sehome High
High School District: Bellingham

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: From WWU exit/ follow Samish Way towards Lake Padden, home is on the left.
Topography: Level,Sloped

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,080
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3703064450880000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
Offers Review Date: Monday, March 11, 2019
On Market Date: Friday, March 8, 2019

Green Information
Green Energy Efficient: High Efficiency - 90%+
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 1,080
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1512
MLS Square Footage Source: WCAR
Building Area Total: 1080
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Block
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

Happy Valley Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

6/10

Fairhaven Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

8/10

Sehome High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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, 18 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

$586,000 – $709,000

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