Listed by Keith Cook • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. Bought with Muljat Group.
Off Market Aug 2011 for $435K
$1,191,746
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$2,750/mo
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,664
sq ft
238 Shallow Shore Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229
About this home
Lake Samish Waterfront Home. Large enough for year round living - perfect beach house for all the extra friends that show up to jump off your dock when its hot out! Home features 3 beds/2baths, family room, huge covered deck, patio, dock and 2 car garage plus our own private dock. Tastefully updated, new paint, fixtures, appliances and cabinets. Possible owners contract with a minimum of 20% down, 2-3% year cash out.
Chris Thorndike-Kent • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
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Sale history for 238 Shallow Shore Rd
Date
Event
Price
Aug 17, 2011
Sold (MLS) (Sold)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #221576
$435,000
$261/sq ft
Aug 2, 2011
Pending (Pending Inspection)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #221576
—
May 13, 2011
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #221576
$465,000
$279/sq ft
Aug 28, 2006
Sold (MLS)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26092598
$599,000
$360/sq ft
Jun 8, 2006
Listed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26092598
$599,000
$360/sq ft
Aug 9, 2004
Sold
Public Records
$349,900
$210/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,172 (−5.9%)
$626,900 + $330,729
$957,629
2025
$9,750 (+3.2%)
$626,900 + $330,729
$957,629
2024
$9,449 (+4.4%)
$755,914 + $369,671
$1,125,585
2023
$9,049 (+11.1%)
$755,914 + $369,671
$1,125,585
2022
$8,147 (+12.2%)
$643,334 + $314,616
$957,950
2021
$7,262 (+2.2%)
$518,832 + $253,729
$772,561
2020
$7,109 (+10.3%)
$455,112 + $222,568
$677,680
2019
$6,447 (+8.7%)
$341,341 + $244,007
$585,348
2017
$5,934 (+10.4%)
$302,984 + $216,592
$519,576
2016
$5,374 (+1.8%)
$278,784 + $199,565
$478,349
2015
$5,276 (+3.4%)
$251,680 + $180,323
$432,003
2014
$5,101 (+3.5%)
$242,000 + $170,277
$412,277
2013
$4,928 (+5.6%)
$242,000 + $170,277
$412,277
2011
$4,664 (+4.0%)
$242,880 + $176,758
$419,638
2010
$4,483 (+9.2%)
$276,000 + $180,365
$456,365
2009
$4,105
$276,000 + $180,365
$456,365
Tax history for 238 Shallow Shore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,172 (−5.9%)
$626,900 + $330,729
$957,629
2025
$9,750 (+3.2%)
$626,900 + $330,729
$957,629
2024
$9,449 (+4.4%)
$755,914 + $369,671
$1,125,585
2023
$9,049 (+11.1%)
$755,914 + $369,671
$1,125,585
2022
$8,147 (+12.2%)
$643,334 + $314,616
$957,950
2021
$7,262 (+2.2%)
$518,832 + $253,729
$772,561
2020
$7,109 (+10.3%)
$455,112 + $222,568
$677,680
2019
$6,447 (+8.7%)
$341,341 + $244,007
$585,348
2017
$5,934 (+10.4%)
$302,984 + $216,592
$519,576
2016
$5,374 (+1.8%)
$278,784 + $199,565
$478,349
2015
$5,276 (+3.4%)
$251,680 + $180,323
$432,003
2014
$5,101 (+3.5%)
$242,000 + $170,277
$412,277
2013
$4,928 (+5.6%)
$242,000 + $170,277
$412,277
2011
$4,664 (+4.0%)
$242,880 + $176,758
$419,638
2010
$4,483 (+9.2%)
$276,000 + $180,365
$456,365
2009
$4,105
$276,000 + $180,365
$456,365
*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
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1983
Sq. Ft.
1,664
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
3703360931860000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
RR2
Rural Residential District
The purpose of the Residential Rural District is to maintain the low density rural residential character of the areas designated as rural neighborhoods or rural communities 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 provide the opportunity for the development of building sites which maximize the efficient use of both energy and land by allowing an option for clustering of residential lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
# of Beds Lower: 1
Bedrooms Possible: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Full Baths (Lower): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Lower
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Lower
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Lower
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main
Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight, Finished
Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, High Tech Cabling