1729 Old Samish Rd is a 1,360 square foot house on a 0.81 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Bellingham data, we estimate the home's value is $650,975.
Single-familyProperty Type
1908Year Built
0.81 acresLot Size
$479Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$650,975
$5,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 23.6% lower than the average sale price ($852K) 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
$5,929 (+32.9%)
$402,000 + $308,892
$710,892
2025
$4,462 (+1.6%)
$402,000 + $308,892
$710,892
2024
$4,394 (+7.8%)
$253,721 + $308,350
$562,071
2023
$4,077 (+12.6%)
$253,721 + $308,350
$562,071
2022
$3,620 (+5.2%)
$215,934 + $262,427
$478,361
2021
$3,440 (+1.8%)
$174,145 + $211,640
$385,785
2020
$3,381 (+41.3%)
$152,758 + $185,648
$338,406
2019
$2,392 (+9.5%)
$98,735 + $128,675
$227,410
2017
$2,184 (+9.8%)
$87,640 + $114,218
$201,858
2016
$1,989 (+1.5%)
$80,640 + $105,239
$185,879
2015
$1,959 (+3.3%)
$72,800 + $95,092
$167,892
2014
$1,896 (+6.2%)
$70,000 + $89,794
$159,794
2013
$1,786 (+10.4%)
$70,000 + $89,794
$159,794
2011
$1,617 (+4.1%)
$70,400 + $92,008
$162,408
2010
$1,554 (−0.9%)
$80,000 + $93,885
$173,885
2009
$1,568
$80,000 + $93,885
$173,885
Tax history for 1729 Old Samish Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,929 (+32.9%)
$402,000 + $308,892
$710,892
2025
$4,462 (+1.6%)
$402,000 + $308,892
$710,892
2024
$4,394 (+7.8%)
$253,721 + $308,350
$562,071
2023
$4,077 (+12.6%)
$253,721 + $308,350
$562,071
2022
$3,620 (+5.2%)
$215,934 + $262,427
$478,361
2021
$3,440 (+1.8%)
$174,145 + $211,640
$385,785
2020
$3,381 (+41.3%)
$152,758 + $185,648
$338,406
2019
$2,392 (+9.5%)
$98,735 + $128,675
$227,410
2017
$2,184 (+9.8%)
$87,640 + $114,218
$201,858
2016
$1,989 (+1.5%)
$80,640 + $105,239
$185,879
2015
$1,959 (+3.3%)
$72,800 + $95,092
$167,892
2014
$1,896 (+6.2%)
$70,000 + $89,794
$159,794
2013
$1,786 (+10.4%)
$70,000 + $89,794
$159,794
2011
$1,617 (+4.1%)
$70,400 + $92,008
$162,408
2010
$1,554 (−0.9%)
$80,000 + $93,885
$173,885
2009
$1,568
$80,000 + $93,885
$173,885
*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
Oct 10, 2023 • Final
Land disturbance stormwater
Repair a small wall and a driveway.
Grading
Feb 24, 2006 • Final
Electrical single family or duplex
Alter the electrical service.
Electrical
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
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CHURCH STREET SHORT
Living Sq. Ft: 1,360
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 976
Building Sq. Ft: 1,360
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LOT 8 CHURCH STREET SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 25 SHORT PLATS PG 78
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 35,284
Legal Lot Number: 8
Municipality Name: BELLINGHAM 501
Acres: 0.81
Zoning Code: RS20.0
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 3 BEDROOM
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: BELLINGHAM 501
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,360
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.81 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1908
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3703182025650000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Happy Valley Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
Fairhaven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Sehome High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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
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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$619,000 – $749,000
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