Take this rare opportunity to own waterfront on spectacular Chuckanut Bay (Ask for the Video)! With 73' of private shoreline, you can apply for your own private mooring buoy. Enjoy unobstructed bay, beach and mountain views in an exceptional PNW setting. Bright, vaulted great room features expansive windows, gas fireplace and a cozy loft. A private deck with grandfathered setbacks reaches toward the bay with new iron & cable railings—perfect for entertaining, dining and watching otters and seals. Follow the wooden stairs down to the water, where you can kayak or paddleboard, farm oysters and boldly go for a swim! The daylight-basement studio offers independent living with private entrance, full kitchen, full bath and bay views—ideal for extended living, guests or a private retreat. New carpet & Marmoleum flooring, fresh interior paint, recent metal roof and public water. Large 3-car post-and-beam carport plus parking for 4 more vehicles. Mature firs, native vegetation, Chuckanut Rock walls and trails create a private, easy-care landscape. Enjoy your private waterfront plus five exclusive Chuckanut Bay community beaches. Nearby Interurban Trail access takes you downtown, walking or riding off the main road. A rare blend of waterfront living, privacy & natural beauty, just a 15-minute drive from the shops, restaurants, cafes and historic charm of Fairhaven. Experience changing tides, storms, abundant marine life and the peaceful rhythm of life at the end of Chuckanut Point.
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
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
9 days above 82° expected this year, 22 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
71/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 286 Chuckanut Point Rd
$1,780,880
$880 over list price of $1.78M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $817K to $2.2M.