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498 Summerland Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229
About this home
The quintessential log home located in South Bellingham on a picturesque and peaceful private 1.5 acres with creek. This home with over 2,128 square feet features an inviting great room floorplan with a wood stove and a classic rock surround, dining room, a loft overlooking the great room, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a basement designed for a shop. Not included in the home square footage is a quaint 200 plus square foot cabin that is perfect for an office or so many other possibilities. Other features include a covered front porch, large deck, metal roof, skylights, detached 2 car carport, and a 40 by 40 foot pad that is prepped for a pole building. Enjoy life close to the park on Lake Samish and call this home your happy place!

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- 3D WALKTHROUGH$629,5003 beds2.5 baths1,938 sq ft3 Spring Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229Sommer Nyte • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
- VIDEO TOUR$1,699,9744 beds4.5 baths4,400 sq ft1301 Broad St, Bellingham, WA 98229Scott Mackenzie • Keller Williams Western Realty
- $799,0004 beds1.5 baths3,787 sq ft1145 Undine St, Bellingham, WA 98229Jacson Bevens • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
- $975,0005 beds2.5 baths3,024 sq ft2303 Birch St, Bellingham, WA 98229Holly Tremaine-Swanson • John L. Scott Bellingham
- $464,5453 beds2 baths1,514 sq ft140 Windward Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229Taysia Seiler • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
- COMING SOON$545,0003 beds2 baths1,438 sq ft54 Honeycomb Ln, Bellingham, WA 98229Diana Burgon • BHHS Bayside Realty
- COMING SOON$499,0004 beds3 baths1,904 sq ft388 Sudden Valley Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229Sean Ryan • NextHome Northwest Living
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Sale history for 498 Summerland Rd
$388/sq ft
$388/sq ft
$328/sq ft
Tax history for 498 Summerland Rd
*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
R5A
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.Include but are not limited to:
- Agriculture
- Housing-Single unit
- Housing-Student
- Public service
- Recreation
- Park & open space
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached Carport, RV Parking
- Has Carport
- Carport Spaces: 2
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 3
- # of Beds Upper: 1
- # of Bedrooms Main: 2
- Bedrooms Possible: 3
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Baths (Total): 1
- # of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
- # of Main Level Bathrooms (Total): 1
- # of Full Baths (Main): 1
- # of Three Quarter Baths (Upper): 1
- # of Bathtubs: 1
- # of Showers: 2
- Room 1 Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room 2 Information
- Room Type: Entry Hall
- Room Level: Main
- Room 3 Information
- Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
- Room Level: Main
- Room 4 Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room 5 Information
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room 6 Information
- Room Type: Utility Room
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 7 Information
- Room Type: Bathroom Full
- Room Level: Main
- Room 8 Information
- Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
- Room 9 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Main
- Room 10 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Main
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
- # of Fireplaces Main: 1
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Heating Information: Forced Air
- Cooling Information: None
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile, Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Walk-In Pantry
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Carpet
- Appliances Included: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
Exterior
- Building Information
- Building Information: Built On Lot
- Construction Materials: Log
- Roof: Metal
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Log
- Property Information
- Energy Source: Propane,Wood
- Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,624
- Sq. Ft. Unfinished: 504
- Style Code: 12 - 2 Story
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Has View
- Land Information
- Vegetation: Garden Space, Wooded
- Lot Information
- MLS Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Outbuildings,Propane,RV Parking
- Lot Features: Paved, Secluded
- Lot Size Units: Square Feet
- Lot Size Acres: 1.46
- Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $5,894
- Tax Year: 2024
- Financial Information
- Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
- Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: See Remarks
- Water Company: Drawn from Creek
- Power Company: PSE
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Sewer Company: Septic
- Water Heater Location: Basement
Location
- 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: Take exit 242 follow Nulle Rd toward S Lake Samish, continue straight onto Summerland, home will be on your right.
- Topography: Partial Slope
- Community Information
- Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
- Beds: 2
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,623
- Stories: 1.5
- Lot Size: 1 acres
- Style: Other
- Year Built: 1991
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Whatcom County
- APN: 3703262550130000
Other
- Listing Information
- Buyer Brokerage Compensation: 2.5
- Buyer Brokerage Compensation Type: %
- Mls Status: Sold
- Listing Date Information
- Offers Review Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
- On Market Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
- Green Information
- Direction Faces: South
- Power Production Type: Propane, Wood
- Home Information
- Living Area: 1,624
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Calculated Square Footage: 2128
- MLS Square Footage Source: Appraisal
- Building Area Total: 2128
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
- Builder Name: Cope & Notch
- Structure Type: House
- Levels: Two
- Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.7mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.2mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8 days above 84° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2468 Sq. Ft. | $1,503,252 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3711 Sq. Ft. | $1,651,960 |
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