1491 Old Samish Rd is a 1,240 square foot house on a 3.86 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Bellingham data, we estimate the home's value is $762,380.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
3.86 acresLot Size
$615Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$762,380
$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 20.3% higher than the average sale price ($634K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,991 (−4.5%)
$293,446 + $433,824
$727,270
2025
$7,321 (+6.8%)
$293,446 + $433,824
$727,270
2024
$6,853 (+22.5%)
$380,158 + $432,987
$813,145
2023
$5,596 (+3.1%)
$380,158 + $432,987
$813,145
2022
$5,429 (+16.2%)
$275,471 + $313,752
$589,223
2021
$4,674 (−3.0%)
$239,540 + $272,828
$512,368
2020
$4,819 (+19.9%)
$203,000 + $231,210
$434,210
2019
$4,021 (+6.7%)
$163,917 + $199,100
$363,017
2017
$3,768 (+7.6%)
$143,915 + $174,804
$318,719
2016
$3,503 (+0.9%)
$136,367 + $165,636
$302,003
2015
$3,472 (+0.1%)
$127,561 + $154,940
$282,501
2014
$3,467 (+2.8%)
$125,800 + $152,801
$278,601
2013
$3,371 (+6.1%)
$125,800 + $152,801
$278,601
2011
$3,177 (+8.3%)
$127,116 + $157,692
$284,808
2010
$2,933 (+8.6%)
$141,240 + $157,060
$298,300
2009
$2,701
$141,240 + $157,060
$298,300
Tax history for 1491 Old Samish Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,991 (−4.5%)
$293,446 + $433,824
$727,270
2025
$7,321 (+6.8%)
$293,446 + $433,824
$727,270
2024
$6,853 (+22.5%)
$380,158 + $432,987
$813,145
2023
$5,596 (+3.1%)
$380,158 + $432,987
$813,145
2022
$5,429 (+16.2%)
$275,471 + $313,752
$589,223
2021
$4,674 (−3.0%)
$239,540 + $272,828
$512,368
2020
$4,819 (+19.9%)
$203,000 + $231,210
$434,210
2019
$4,021 (+6.7%)
$163,917 + $199,100
$363,017
2017
$3,768 (+7.6%)
$143,915 + $174,804
$318,719
2016
$3,503 (+0.9%)
$136,367 + $165,636
$302,003
2015
$3,472 (+0.1%)
$127,561 + $154,940
$282,501
2014
$3,467 (+2.8%)
$125,800 + $152,801
$278,601
2013
$3,371 (+6.1%)
$125,800 + $152,801
$278,601
2011
$3,177 (+8.3%)
$127,116 + $157,692
$284,808
2010
$2,933 (+8.6%)
$141,240 + $157,060
$298,300
2009
$2,701
$141,240 + $157,060
$298,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,240
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 8
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Baseboard Electric
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 2 Openings
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Roof Covering Type: Metal
Roof Shape Type: Metal
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,240
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,240
Building Sq. Ft: 3,008
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: E 440 FT OF THAT PTN OF E 1/2 SE SW LY S OF OLD SAMISH RD
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 528
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 168,142
Municipality Name: 501 FSW
Acres: 3.86
Zoning Code: R5A
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 3 BEDROOM
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 501 FSW
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,240
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3703152480170000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Schools
Wade King Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Fairhaven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
8/10
Sehome High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
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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
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9 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$725,000 – $877,000
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