Listed by Doug Nesbit • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. Bought with blu.ink Real Estate.
Off Market Feb 2021 for $616K
$838,516
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$2,343/mo
2
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,608
sq ft
289 Shallow Shore Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229
About this home
Move to the shores of Lake Samish! 12 minutes to Fairhaven is this peaceful sunny setting on desirable Shallow Shore Rd. Very clean and tastefully updated one story home on .67 acres with Hardwood floors, a modern gas fireplace with rock accents, new kitchen all with great colors and finish. Open floor plan with great views and sun exposure. New efficient central heat and air conditioning. Amazing master bedroom and attached bath with custom tile shower, then step out through the french doors to a private deck and hot tub...Wow! Outside you will find a wonderful lake and Mountain View gazebo to enjoy and sunny front and back yard. Walk across the street to a secret public lake access lot. Kayak and swim! Beautiful home and setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.63 acresLot Size
$521Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Doug Nesbit• Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Chris Thorndike-Kent • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
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Sale history for 289 Shallow Shore Rd
Date
Event
Price
Feb 5, 2021
Sold (MLS) (Sold)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1716574
$616,390
$383/sq ft
Feb 1, 2021
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1716574
—
Jan 15, 2021
Pending (Pending Inspection)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1716574
—
Jan 12, 2021
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1716574
$629,450
$391/sq ft
Apr 6, 2017
Sold
Public Records
$335,710
$209/sq ft
Apr 6, 2017
Sold (MLS) (Sold)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #969680
$335,709
$209/sq ft
Jul 5, 2016
Pending (Pending Inspection)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #969680
—
Jun 30, 2016
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #969680
$350,000
$218/sq ft
Sep 23, 2008
Sold (MLS) (Sold)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #28046968
$355,000
$221/sq ft
Aug 11, 2008
Delisted
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #28046968
—
Jul 24, 2008
Price Changed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #28046968
$365,000
$227/sq ft
Jun 24, 2008
Price Changed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #28046968
$379,000
$236/sq ft
Mar 18, 2008
Listed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #28046968
$385,000
$239/sq ft
May 5, 1998
Sold
Public Records
$128,900
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,839 (+7.7%)
$267,750 + $341,733
$609,483
2025
$5,423 (+3.2%)
$267,750 + $341,733
$609,483
2024
$5,255 (+4.4%)
$346,460 + $279,123
$625,583
2023
$5,033 (+11.1%)
$346,460 + $279,123
$625,583
2022
$4,529 (+12.2%)
$294,862 + $237,553
$532,415
2021
$4,037 (+2.1%)
$237,798 + $191,580
$429,378
2020
$3,952 (+7.4%)
$208,593 + $168,051
$376,644
2019
$3,680 (+8.6%)
$155,155 + $178,860
$334,015
2017
$3,388 (+10.4%)
$137,720 + $158,765
$296,485
2016
$3,068 (+1.8%)
$126,720 + $146,283
$273,003
2015
$3,013 (+3.7%)
$114,400 + $132,179
$246,579
2014
$2,906 (+3.7%)
$110,000 + $124,815
$234,815
2013
$2,804 (+5.9%)
$110,000 + $124,815
$234,815
2011
$2,648 (+5.1%)
$110,000 + $128,779
$238,779
2010
$2,520 (+9.3%)
$125,000 + $131,405
$256,405
2009
$2,307
$125,000 + $131,405
$256,405
Tax history for 289 Shallow Shore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,839 (+7.7%)
$267,750 + $341,733
$609,483
2025
$5,423 (+3.2%)
$267,750 + $341,733
$609,483
2024
$5,255 (+4.4%)
$346,460 + $279,123
$625,583
2023
$5,033 (+11.1%)
$346,460 + $279,123
$625,583
2022
$4,529 (+12.2%)
$294,862 + $237,553
$532,415
2021
$4,037 (+2.1%)
$237,798 + $191,580
$429,378
2020
$3,952 (+7.4%)
$208,593 + $168,051
$376,644
2019
$3,680 (+8.6%)
$155,155 + $178,860
$334,015
2017
$3,388 (+10.4%)
$137,720 + $158,765
$296,485
2016
$3,068 (+1.8%)
$126,720 + $146,283
$273,003
2015
$3,013 (+3.7%)
$114,400 + $132,179
$246,579
2014
$2,906 (+3.7%)
$110,000 + $124,815
$234,815
2013
$2,804 (+5.9%)
$110,000 + $124,815
$234,815
2011
$2,648 (+5.1%)
$110,000 + $128,779
$238,779
2010
$2,520 (+9.3%)
$125,000 + $131,405
$256,405
2009
$2,307
$125,000 + $131,405
$256,405
*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
0.63 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,608
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
3703360392180000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R2A
Rural District
The purpose of the Rural District is to maintain the low density rural residential character of the areas designated as rural and rural neighborhood 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 allow a variety of low intensity uses that are compatible and complementary with the conservation of agricultural, forestry and related uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Public service
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: RV Parking, Off Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Main): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Den/Office
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Basement Information
Basement Features: None
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
# of Fireplaces Main: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Tankless Water Heater, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate Hardwood, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, French Doors, Hot Tub/Spa, Skylight(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
Site Features: Cabana/Gazebo,Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,High Speed Internet,Hot Tub/Spa,Outbuildings,Propane,RV Parking
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.63
Lot Size Dimensions: 506 x 155 x 266 x 35
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,952
Tax Year: 2020
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Water Company: shared well
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: Lake Samish
Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Sewer Connected, Propane
Water Heater Location: pantry
Water Heater Type: tankless
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished
School Information
Elementary School: Wade King Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Fairhaven Mid
High School: Sehome High
High School District: Bellingham
Location Information
Directions: South Lake Samish exit 242. Then go west about 1/2 mile to shallow shore. Turn right on Shallow Shore Rd and go about 1/4 mile to house on left. 15 minutes to both Bellingham or Mount Vernon.
Topography: Level
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Community Features: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,608
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.63 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3703360392180000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Green Information
Power Production Type: Propane
Home Information
Living Area: 1,608
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1608
MLS Square Footage Source: owner
Building Area Total: 1608
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Block, Poured Concrete
Building Name: Gruenheit Short Plat
Year Built Effective: 2020
Effective Year Built Source: See Remarks
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Wade King Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.5mi
7/10
Fairhaven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.2mi
8/10
Sehome High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi
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
8 days above 84° expected this year, 19 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
In this area, properties receive around 7.7 hours in
June and 1.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
7.7 hrs
1.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$797,000 – $965,000
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