1716 Samish Way is a 1,444 square foot house on a 0.29 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Bellingham data, we estimate the home's value is $638,432.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$442Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$638,432
$2,000 since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 25.2% lower than the average sale price ($854K) 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
$5,427 (+9.1%)
$352,350 + $301,014
$653,364
2025
$4,975 (+1.6%)
$352,350 + $301,014
$653,364
2024
$4,899 (+8.1%)
$384,956 + $244,484
$629,440
2023
$4,532 (+12.9%)
$384,956 + $244,484
$629,440
2022
$4,013 (+7.6%)
$327,624 + $208,073
$535,697
2021
$3,730 (+1.8%)
$264,220 + $167,805
$432,025
2020
$3,663 (+5.3%)
$231,770 + $147,196
$378,966
2019
$3,478 (+9.3%)
$197,470 + $144,975
$342,445
2017
$3,181 (+9.8%)
$175,280 + $128,687
$303,967
2016
$2,897 (+1.6%)
$161,280 + $118,570
$279,850
2015
$2,852 (+3.1%)
$145,600 + $107,138
$252,738
2014
$2,766 (+7.1%)
$140,000 + $101,169
$241,169
2013
$2,583 (+8.9%)
$140,000 + $101,169
$241,169
2011
$2,371 (+2.7%)
$140,800 + $96,412
$237,212
2010
$2,309 (−0.9%)
$160,000 + $98,380
$258,380
2009
$2,329
$160,000 + $98,380
$258,380
Tax history for 1716 Samish Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,427 (+9.1%)
$352,350 + $301,014
$653,364
2025
$4,975 (+1.6%)
$352,350 + $301,014
$653,364
2024
$4,899 (+8.1%)
$384,956 + $244,484
$629,440
2023
$4,532 (+12.9%)
$384,956 + $244,484
$629,440
2022
$4,013 (+7.6%)
$327,624 + $208,073
$535,697
2021
$3,730 (+1.8%)
$264,220 + $167,805
$432,025
2020
$3,663 (+5.3%)
$231,770 + $147,196
$378,966
2019
$3,478 (+9.3%)
$197,470 + $144,975
$342,445
2017
$3,181 (+9.8%)
$175,280 + $128,687
$303,967
2016
$2,897 (+1.6%)
$161,280 + $118,570
$279,850
2015
$2,852 (+3.1%)
$145,600 + $107,138
$252,738
2014
$2,766 (+7.1%)
$140,000 + $101,169
$241,169
2013
$2,583 (+8.9%)
$140,000 + $101,169
$241,169
2011
$2,371 (+2.7%)
$140,800 + $96,412
$237,212
2010
$2,309 (−0.9%)
$160,000 + $98,380
$258,380
2009
$2,329
$160,000 + $98,380
$258,380
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RS
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 2, 2014 • Final
Utilities repair
Replace the existing failing water service line with a new water service line.
Plumbing
Jul 5, 2001 • Final
Utilities new
Install a new sanitary sewer connection for an existing single-family home.
Plumbing
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 710
Basement Finish: Finished
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: Fair
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FAIRHAVEN ADD TO FAIRHAVEN
Living Sq. Ft: 1,444
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,084
Building Sq. Ft: 2,464
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: FAIRHAVEN ADD TO FAIRHAVEN LOTS 8 THRU 12 BLK 4-EXC STREET ON LOTS 11-12
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Built-In Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 670
Garage / Carport Type: Built In
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,632
Legal Lot Number: 8
Legal Block Number: 4
Municipality Name: BELLINGHAM 501
Acres: 0.29
Zoning Code: RS12.0
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 3 BEDROOM
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: BELLINGHAM 501
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,444
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3703074775270000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
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
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, 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
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Estimated sale price
$607,000 – $735,000
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