Listed by Tom Brenton • Coldwell Banker Bain. Bought with John L. Scott Bellingham.
Off Market Aug 2022 for $577K
$670,752
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$1,806/mo
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,615
sq ft
1315 Old Samish Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229
About this home
Privacy in the woods! In-floor radiant heat & on-demand water heater installed 7/27. Whole house creatively remodeled by owner/contractor w/ rental income potential- 520sf bed/studio over large garage w/ separate entry, kitchenette, 2 balconies, 3/4 bath below. Green house, outbuildings, RV parking w/ hook-ups, terraced gardens line path down to year round Chuckanut Cr, open forested setting, flat dry sunny yards on hillside lot w/ good drainage. Close to I5, Fairhaven, lakes, Galbraith & Chuckanut trails out the front door! Great little private community along very well maintained rd. Minimal trim left to complete & space for your own creativity. 2bed main house is move in ready. Start enjoying this one of a kind forested homestead!
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
1.31 acresLot Size
$415Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Tom Brenton• Coldwell Banker Bain
Bought with Valerie Berry• John L. Scott Bellingham
Convenient location to freeway access. Private one. 3 acre lot. Separate ADU above garage. Mixture of updates and original charming elements.
4 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sharon Theeuwen
Redfin Associate agent
Main home with two bedrooms plus full bathroom and open living/kitchen/dining areas. Large mud/laundry room with sauna. Radiant floor heat source. Separate entry to 520 square-foot studio above the garage. Circular driveway and partially fenced in...
area with large deck and hot tub.
4 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sharon Theeuwen
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1315 Old Samish Rd
Date
Event
Price
Aug 30, 2022
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1946474
$577,000
$357/sq ft
Aug 18, 2022
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1946474
—
Jun 18, 2022
Relisted (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1946474
—
Jun 15, 2022
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1946474
—
Jun 12, 2022
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1946474
$590,000
$365/sq ft
Mar 15, 2007
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26184297
$229,000
$142/sq ft
Jan 9, 2007
Delisted
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26184297
—
Nov 7, 2006
Listed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26184297
$239,000
$148/sq ft
Jan 13, 1997
Sold
Public Records
$87,600
$54/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,829 (+17.9%)
$254,370 + $351,166
$605,536
2025
$4,942 (+6.8%)
$254,370 + $351,166
$605,536
2024
$4,626 (+22.4%)
$239,518 + $307,613
$547,131
2023
$3,781 (+3.8%)
$239,518 + $307,613
$547,131
2022
$3,644 (+16.1%)
$173,560 + $222,904
$396,464
2021
$3,139 (−3.0%)
$150,922 + $193,829
$344,751
2020
$3,237 (+5.6%)
$127,900 + $164,262
$292,162
2019
$3,065 (+28.4%)
$118,860 + $158,722
$277,582
2017
$2,387 (+16.5%)
$104,356 + $136,657
$241,013
2016
$2,049 (+0.9%)
$98,882 + $92,756
$191,638
2015
$2,030 (+0.1%)
$92,497 + $72,928
$165,425
2014
$2,028 (+2.5%)
$91,220 + $71,921
$163,141
2013
$1,978 (+6.7%)
$91,220 + $71,921
$163,141
2011
$1,854 (+4.8%)
$91,530 + $75,790
$167,320
2010
$1,769 (+8.6%)
$101,700 + $79,360
$181,060
2009
$1,629
$101,700 + $79,360
$181,060
Tax history for 1315 Old Samish Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,829 (+17.9%)
$254,370 + $351,166
$605,536
2025
$4,942 (+6.8%)
$254,370 + $351,166
$605,536
2024
$4,626 (+22.4%)
$239,518 + $307,613
$547,131
2023
$3,781 (+3.8%)
$239,518 + $307,613
$547,131
2022
$3,644 (+16.1%)
$173,560 + $222,904
$396,464
2021
$3,139 (−3.0%)
$150,922 + $193,829
$344,751
2020
$3,237 (+5.6%)
$127,900 + $164,262
$292,162
2019
$3,065 (+28.4%)
$118,860 + $158,722
$277,582
2017
$2,387 (+16.5%)
$104,356 + $136,657
$241,013
2016
$2,049 (+0.9%)
$98,882 + $92,756
$191,638
2015
$2,030 (+0.1%)
$92,497 + $72,928
$165,425
2014
$2,028 (+2.5%)
$91,220 + $71,921
$163,141
2013
$1,978 (+6.7%)
$91,220 + $71,921
$163,141
2011
$1,854 (+4.8%)
$91,530 + $75,790
$167,320
2010
$1,769 (+8.6%)
$101,700 + $79,360
$181,060
2009
$1,629
$101,700 + $79,360
$181,060
*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
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.31 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,615
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
3703220514900000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R5A
Rural District
The purpose of the Rural District is to maintain the low density rural residential character of the areas designated as rural and rural neighborhood on the Comprehensive Plan map and implement the Comprehensive Plan policies that define the rural character in Whatcom County in accordance with RCW 36.70A.070(5). In addition, it is the intent of this district to allow a variety of low intensity uses that are compatible and complementary with the conservation of agricultural, forestry and related uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Public service
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: RV Parking, Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Beds Upper: 1
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Garage): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Garage
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Level: Main
Basement Information
Basement Features: None
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
# of Fireplaces Main: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceramic Tile, French Doors, Hot Tub/Spa, Jetted Tub, Loft, Sauna, Solarium/Atrium, Fireplace, Water Heater
Directions: I-5 Exit #246. North on Old Samish Rd 1.1miles. Left on gravel drive, see Coldwell directional sign. 2nd house on left after crossing Chuckanut Cr.
Topography: PartialSlope,SteepSlope,Terraces
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,615
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3703220514900000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Sunday, June 12, 2022
Green Information
Direction Faces: Southwest
Power Production Type: Electric, See Remarks, Wood
Home Information
Living Area: 1,615
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1615
MLS Square Footage Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 1615
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete, Slab
Year Built Effective: 2018
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: Two
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Wade King Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
Fairhaven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
8/10
Sehome High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 83° expected this year, 20 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.
7.5 hrs
1.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$638,000 – $772,000
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