OFF MARKET

Listed by William Elmer • John L. Scott Bellingham. Bought with eXp Realty.

Off market mar 2024 for $627K

$681,974

•

1,362

sq ft

1701 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229

About this home

Step inside this lovely 3-bed, 1-bath Samish home. Get ready for an exciting opportunity to enhance your property, complete with partial views of Bellingham Bay and the San Juans. Blending the charm of a single-level layout with endless possibilities for indoor and outdoor living. While a bit of tender loving care is in order, the home's layout offers a cozy & versatile space, giving you the freedom to infuse it with your own creative flair. Not only is there a detached shop, perfect for your hobbies — but it also boasts plenty of yard space for all your gardening aspirations. With shopping, amenities & Lake Padden all just moments away, you won't want to pass up the chance to turn this house into your dream home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1978Year Built

0.6 acresLot Size

$501Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by William Elmer • John L. Scott Bellingham

Bought with Ahna Wahlen • eXp Realty

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2204362

Redfin Estimate

$681,974

$55K since sold in March 2024$3,000 since September

Recently sold homes
Estimate history

This home's estimate is 16.2% lower than the average sale price ($814K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,236,500
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,091 sq ft
1910 40th St, Bellingham, WA 98229
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SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$925,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,776 sq ft
526 S 39th St, Bellingham, WA 98229
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SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$649,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,403 sq ft
119 N 34th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
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SOLD OCT 18, 2026
140 44th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
$566,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,210 sq ft
140 44th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
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SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$885,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,068 sq ft
2066 Jefferson Ave, Bellingham, WA 98229
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SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$621,500
F
3 beds2 baths1,214 sq ft
137 33rd St, Bellingham, WA 98225
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Market trends in 98229, WA

Last updated September 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 1701 Samish Way

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,991 (+3.6%)

$382,800 + $335,739

$718,539

2025

$5,780 (+1,398.9%)

$382,800 + $335,739

$718,539

2024

$386 (−6.6%)

$437,450 + $290,960

$728,410

2023

$413 (−6.9%)

$437,450 + $290,960

$728,410

2022

$444 (−8.1%)

$372,300 + $247,627

$619,927

2021

$483 (−3.6%)

$300,250 + $199,705

$499,955

2020

$500 (−5.7%)

$263,375 + $175,178

$438,553

2019

$530 (−10.6%)

$225,680 + $166,894

$392,574

2017

$593 (+0.7%)

$200,320 + $148,143

$348,463

2016

$589 (−4.2%)

$184,320 + $136,497

$320,817

2015

$615 (−2.6%)

$166,400 + $123,336

$289,736

2014

$631 (−0.6%)

$160,000 + $116,465

$276,465

2013

$635 (+14.8%)

$160,000 + $116,465

$276,465

2011

$553 (+7.4%)

$176,000 + $119,033

$295,033

2010

$515 (−1.8%)

$100,000 + $119,040

$219,040

2009

$524

$100,000 + $119,040

$219,040

Tax history for 1701 Samish Way

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,991 (+3.6%)

$382,800 + $335,739

$718,539

2025

$5,780 (+1,398.9%)

$382,800 + $335,739

$718,539

2024

$386 (−6.6%)

$437,450 + $290,960

$728,410

2023

$413 (−6.9%)

$437,450 + $290,960

$728,410

2022

$444 (−8.1%)

$372,300 + $247,627

$619,927

2021

$483 (−3.6%)

$300,250 + $199,705

$499,955

2020

$500 (−5.7%)

$263,375 + $175,178

$438,553

2019

$530 (−10.6%)

$225,680 + $166,894

$392,574

2017

$593 (+0.7%)

$200,320 + $148,143

$348,463

2016

$589 (−4.2%)

$184,320 + $136,497

$320,817

2015

$615 (−2.6%)

$166,400 + $123,336

$289,736

2014

$631 (−0.6%)

$160,000 + $116,465

$276,465

2013

$635 (+14.8%)

$160,000 + $116,465

$276,465

2011

$553 (+7.4%)

$176,000 + $119,033

$295,033

2010

$515 (−1.8%)

$100,000 + $119,040

$219,040

2009

$524

$100,000 + $119,040

$219,040

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.59 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,362

Year built

1978

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

3703074975400000

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

Jul 2, 2027 • Active

Electrical single family or duplex

Install a new electrical circuit for a fireplace.

Electrical

Sep 11, 2026 • Final

Electrical single family or duplex

Work on a hot tub.

Electrical

Pool and hot tub

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: 1
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Detached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Garage Square Feet: 408

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
Bedrooms Possible: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Bathtubs: 1
# of Showers: 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
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
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: None

Interior Features
Interior Features: Laminate, Wall to Wall Carpet, Fireplace
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,StoveRange,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Brick, Wood Products

Property Information
Energy Source: Electric,Natural Gas
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,362
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Brush, Garden Space

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Realist
Site Features: Deck,Shop
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.6
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $413
Tax Year: 2023

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: City of Bellingham
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Available, Septic Tank
Water Heater Location: Crawlspace

Location

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

Location Information
Directions: From I5 S, Exit 252 for Samish Way toward W. Wash University. Left onto S Samish Way. Turn Right to stay on S. Samish Way, destination will be on the left.
Topography: Sloped

Community Information
Senior Exemption: true

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,362
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3703074975400000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
Offers Review Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024
On Market Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024

Green Information
Direction Faces: West
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 1,362
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1362
MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
Building Area Total: 1362
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: One

Around this home

Schools

Happy Valley Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

6/10

Fairhaven Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

8/10

Sehome High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

1/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 83° expected this year, 16 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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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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$648,000 – $785,000

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Home values near 1701 Samish Way

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1714 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3672 Sq. Ft.	$1,245,489
1515 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1214 Sq. Ft.	$620,707

Address	Redfin Estimate
1716 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1444 Sq. Ft.	$640,213
1615 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3765 Sq. Ft.	$1,217,207

Address	Redfin Estimate
1800 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2496 Sq. Ft.	$859,122
1616 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2339 Sq. Ft.	$992,092

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