OFF MARKET

Listed by John Templeton • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. Bought with COMPASS.

Off market may 2025 for $1.7M

$1,930,991

Land

•

54.89

acres (lot)

4994 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229

About this home

Galbraith Mt. area. Exceptionally well located property adjacent to Lake Padden Park with nearby mountain biking and hiking trails. Also nearby: public golf, fishing, tennis, picnic areas, swimming and baseball fields. One mile from N. Lake Samish I-5 interchange. Top rated elementary, middle and high schools. Special financing available. One water Share Available. Property is mostly in open space. 8 x 5.05 acre legal lots of record and one 14+ acre lot that could easily be short platted. All reports completed and roads engineered and approved by County. Road permit at County ready to pick up. Four hookups for RV's and old house for rehab. 24x40 shed. Approx. 54 acres. Owner/Agent

Vacant landProperty Type

54.89 acresLot Size

$35,179Price/Acres

Listed by John Templeton • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Bought with Derek Buse • COMPASS

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2322561

Redfin Estimate

$1,930,991

$145K since sold in May 2025$72K since September

Recently sold homes
Estimate history

This home's estimate is 136.4% higher than the average sale price ($817K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$885,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,068 sq ft
2066 Jefferson Ave, Bellingham, WA 98229
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SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$1,040,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,529 sq ft
5009 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229
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SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$555,000
C
2 beds1 bath805 sq ft
1333 Lowe Ave, Bellingham, WA 98229
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SOLD NOV 17, 2025
$650,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,565 sq ft
1758 Old Samish Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229
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SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$720,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,930 sq ft
2366 Yew Street Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229
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SOLD MAR 20, 2026
$1,050,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,815 sq ft
3605 Cowgill Ave, Bellingham, WA 98229
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Market trends in 98229, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$718K

$38K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

6 days MoM

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119

25 MoM

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Sale history for 4994 Samish Way

Date

Event

Price

May 2, 2025

Sold

Public Records

$1,785,953

May 3, 2025

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2322561

$1,785,800

Apr 21, 2025

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2322561

—

Mar 13, 2025

Relisted (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2322561

—

Feb 3, 2025

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2322561

—

Jan 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2322561

$2,200,000

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,360 (−11.6%)

$449,346 + $108,897

$558,243

2025

$6,062 (+6.8%)

$449,346 + $108,897

$558,243

2024

$5,674 (+22.7%)

$451,320 + $223,048

$674,368

2023

$4,625 (+3.1%)

$451,320 + $223,048

$674,368

2022

$4,487 (+16.1%)

$327,037 + $161,625

$488,662

2021

$3,865 (−3.0%)

$284,380 + $140,544

$424,924

2020

$3,985 (+25.6%)

$241,000 + $119,105

$360,105

2019

$3,172 (+6.7%)

$208,155 + $79,148

$287,303

2017

$2,972 (+7.6%)

$182,754 + $69,490

$252,244

2016

$2,762 (+0.9%)

$173,169 + $65,845

$239,014

2015

$2,737 (+0.1%)

$161,987 + $61,593

$223,580

2014

$2,734 (+4.9%)

$159,750 + $60,743

$220,493

2013

$2,607 (+6.6%)

$159,750 + $60,743

$220,493

2011

$2,446 (+3.5%)

$161,100 + $59,976

$221,076

2010

$2,363 (+8.6%)

$179,000 + $62,800

$241,800

2009

$2,175

$179,000 + $62,800

$241,800

Tax history for 4994 Samish Way

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,360 (−11.6%)

$449,346 + $108,897

$558,243

2025

$6,062 (+6.8%)

$449,346 + $108,897

$558,243

2024

$5,674 (+22.7%)

$451,320 + $223,048

$674,368

2023

$4,625 (+3.1%)

$451,320 + $223,048

$674,368

2022

$4,487 (+16.1%)

$327,037 + $161,625

$488,662

2021

$3,865 (−3.0%)

$284,380 + $140,544

$424,924

2020

$3,985 (+25.6%)

$241,000 + $119,105

$360,105

2019

$3,172 (+6.7%)

$208,155 + $79,148

$287,303

2017

$2,972 (+7.6%)

$182,754 + $69,490

$252,244

2016

$2,762 (+0.9%)

$173,169 + $65,845

$239,014

2015

$2,737 (+0.1%)

$161,987 + $61,593

$223,580

2014

$2,734 (+4.9%)

$159,750 + $60,743

$220,493

2013

$2,607 (+6.6%)

$159,750 + $60,743

$220,493

2011

$2,446 (+3.5%)

$161,100 + $59,976

$221,076

2010

$2,363 (+8.6%)

$179,000 + $62,800

$241,800

2009

$2,175

$179,000 + $62,800

$241,800

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5.5 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,080

Year built

1933

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

3703165173010000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.

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.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Public service
Recreation
Park & open space

Property details

Exterior

Exterior Features
Improvements: Driveway,Dwelling,Fenced-Partially,Outbuilding(s),RV,Shop

Property Features
Property Features: Brush, Corners Flagged, Evergreens, Lightly Treed, Partially Cleared, Recreational, Riding Trails

Property Information
Restrictions: See Remarks
Style Code: 41 - Res-Over 1 Acre
Property Type: Land
Property Sub Type: Land
Has View
Zoning: R5A

Land Information
Irrigation Type: None
Soil Feasibility Test: true
Soil Test Date: 2022
Survey: Fully Surveyed
Possible Use: Forestry, Residential
Irrigation Source: Well Shared

Lot Information
Lot Number: 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
MLS Lot Size Source: Realist
Road Information: Access Easement,Gravel,Privately Maintained
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Adjacent to Public Land, Dead End Street, Open Space, Secluded
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 54.8899
Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
Elevation Units: Feet
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,855
Tax Year: 2024

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, Farm Home Loan, Owner Financing, See Remarks
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Drilled Well, See Remarks, Share Available, Well Needed
Electricity Status: Available
Sewer: Not Available
Septic Design Installed: true
Utilities: Electricity Available, See Remarks, Septic Design Installed
Gas Status: Not Available

Location

HOA Information
Has HOA
Association Fee: $30
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Road Maintenance, See Remarks

School Information
Elementary School: Wade King Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Fairhaven Mid
High School: Sehome High
High School District: Bellingham

Location Information
Water Access: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach
Directions: Take Samish Way to 4994 Samish Way. It's one mile from Lk. Padden golf course entrance. Turn right up road next to manufactured homes.
Topography: Gullies,Level,Rolling,Sloped

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Community Features: Athletic Court, Boat Launch, CCRs, Golf, Park, Trail(s)

Public facts

Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,080
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1933
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3703165173010000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Buyer Brokerage Compensation: 2.5
Buyer Brokerage Compensation Type: %
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025

Home Information
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 0
Building Area Total: 0
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Name: Samish Way Subdivision
Structure Type: Unspecified

Around this home

Schools

Wade King Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi

7/10

Fairhaven Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi

8/10

Sehome High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi

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

1/10 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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Historical weather

Bellingham, WA • 98229

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 7.5 hours in June and 1.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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1.8 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$1.84M – $2.22M

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