OFF MARKET

Listed by Heather Othmer • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. Bought with Muljat Group.

Off market sep 2015 for $360K

$741,675

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,349/mo

•

1,860

sq ft

1916 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229

About this home

Buyer default! Back on the market after pending. This is an unconventional tri-level home that invokes the magic of a tree house when you step inside. 2 large decks extend into mature trees w/views of Bellingham Bay & the islands beyond. Ideally located on the south side of Bellingham within walking distance to Lk Padden. Open floor plan perfect for entertaining and multiple skylights let in sunshine throughout the day. Both luxurious and private on a large lot with an attached 2 car garage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1982Year Built

7,405 sq ftLot Size

$399Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Heather Othmer • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Bought with Barry Alsos • Muljat Group

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #794809

Redfin Estimate

$741,675

$382K since sold in September 2015$1,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 0.8% higher than the average sale price ($736K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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Sale-to-list price

99.0%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

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$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

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Sale history for 1916 Samish Way

Date

Event

Price

Sep 29, 2015

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #794809

$360,000

$194/sq ft

Sep 8, 2015

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #794809

—

Aug 30, 2015

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #794809

—

Aug 18, 2015

Relisted (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #794809

—

Jul 24, 2015

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #794809

—

Jul 17, 2015

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #794809

—

Jul 7, 2015

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #794809

$365,000

$196/sq ft

May 29, 2015

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #794809

$375,000

$202/sq ft

Dec 18, 2006

Sold (MLS)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26126692

$419,900

$226/sq ft

Aug 1, 2006

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26126692

$424,900

$228/sq ft

May 31, 2002

Sold

Public Records

$199,450

$107/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,900 (−4.1%)

$287,100 + $420,450

$707,550

2025

$6,151 (+1.6%)

$287,100 + $420,450

$707,550

2024

$6,056 (+8.1%)

$349,960 + $428,356

$778,316

2023

$5,602 (+12.9%)

$349,960 + $428,356

$778,316

2022

$4,962 (+7.6%)

$297,840 + $364,561

$662,401

2021

$4,612 (+1.8%)

$240,200 + $294,008

$534,208

2020

$4,529 (+4.3%)

$210,700 + $257,900

$468,600

2019

$4,342 (+9.3%)

$183,365 + $244,172

$427,537

2017

$3,972 (+9.8%)

$162,760 + $216,739

$379,499

2016

$3,618 (+1.6%)

$149,760 + $199,699

$349,459

2015

$3,561 (+3.4%)

$135,200 + $180,445

$315,645

2014

$3,446 (+2.9%)

$130,000 + $170,392

$300,392

2013

$3,348 (+9.3%)

$130,000 + $170,392

$300,392

2011

$3,063 (+4.3%)

$126,720 + $181,094

$307,814

2010

$2,938 (−0.9%)

$144,000 + $184,790

$328,790

2009

$2,964

$144,000 + $184,790

$328,790

Tax history for 1916 Samish Way

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,900 (−4.1%)

$287,100 + $420,450

$707,550

2025

$6,151 (+1.6%)

$287,100 + $420,450

$707,550

2024

$6,056 (+8.1%)

$349,960 + $428,356

$778,316

2023

$5,602 (+12.9%)

$349,960 + $428,356

$778,316

2022

$4,962 (+7.6%)

$297,840 + $364,561

$662,401

2021

$4,612 (+1.8%)

$240,200 + $294,008

$534,208

2020

$4,529 (+4.3%)

$210,700 + $257,900

$468,600

2019

$4,342 (+9.3%)

$183,365 + $244,172

$427,537

2017

$3,972 (+9.8%)

$162,760 + $216,739

$379,499

2016

$3,618 (+1.6%)

$149,760 + $199,699

$349,459

2015

$3,561 (+3.4%)

$135,200 + $180,445

$315,645

2014

$3,446 (+2.9%)

$130,000 + $170,392

$300,392

2013

$3,348 (+9.3%)

$130,000 + $170,392

$300,392

2011

$3,063 (+4.3%)

$126,720 + $181,094

$307,814

2010

$2,938 (−0.9%)

$144,000 + $184,790

$328,790

2009

$2,964

$144,000 + $184,790

$328,790

*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

2.5

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,860

Year built

1982

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

3703074934210000

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

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 1
# of Beds Lower: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Half Baths (Upper): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Lower): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Upper

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Lower

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Upper

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Upper

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Upper

Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight, Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
# of Fireplaces Upper: 1

Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Dining Room, Jetted Tub, Skylight(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,860
Style Code: 13 - Tri-Level
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Good
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Brush

Lot Information
Lot Number: 3
MLS Lot Size Source: Assessor
Site Features: Deck,High Speed Internet
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Secluded
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Lot Size Dimensions: 125 X 57
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,561
Tax Year: 2015

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: City
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Available
Sewer Company: City
Utilities: High Speed Internet, Electric, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Location: garage
Water Heater Type: gas

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
Elementary School: Happy Vly Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Fairhaven Mid
High School: Sehome High
High School District: Bellingham

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: Exit I-5 at Samish Way and head south up hill to 1916. House has a hidden driveway. Turn right at sign.
Topography: Sloped

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,860
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3703074934210000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Friday, May 29, 2015

Green Information
Green Energy Efficient: High Efficiency (Unspecified)
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 1,860
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1860
MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 1860
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Building Name: Melrose
Structure Type: House
Levels: Three Or More
Entry Location: Main

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Happy Valley Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

6/10

Fairhaven Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

8/10

Sehome High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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, 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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$705,000 – $853,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2014 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2004 Sq. Ft.	$615,480
1906 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2121 Sq. Ft.	$1,086,749
2009 37th Street, Bellingham, WA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$704,558
1117 37th Street, Bellingham, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 953 Sq. Ft.	$543,071
2100 37th Street, Bellingham, WA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4141 Sq. Ft.	$1,240,475
2107 37th Street, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2465 Sq. Ft.	$945,870
3870 Lindsay Avenue, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3180 Sq. Ft.	$1,110,119

Address	Redfin Estimate
1912 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1432 Sq. Ft.	$688,269
2014 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3136 Sq. Ft.	$847,703
2008 37th Street, Bellingham, WA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1972 Sq. Ft.	$883,681
2100 38th Street, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3331 Sq. Ft.	$1,154,545
1915 38th Street, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2055 Sq. Ft.	$866,308
2014 37th Street, Bellingham, WA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3055 Sq. Ft.	$1,001,583
3817 Connelly Avenue, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2808 Sq. Ft.	$1,094,763

Address	Redfin Estimate
1910 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2030 Sq. Ft.	$845,510
2041 S Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3932 Sq. Ft.	$1,307,841
2001 36th Street, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1496 Sq. Ft.	$774,046
2013 37th Street, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2054 Sq. Ft.	$754,737
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