Listed by David Pope • Windermere RE North, Inc. Bought with Bellingham Real Estate Company.
Sold on Apr 2026
$1,700,000
4
bd
•
4 ba
•
4,288
sq ft
550 Manley Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229
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About this home
Panoramic Lake Samish & Chuckanut Mountains views from this custom log home built with massive BC timber with guest house perched on 7.85 acres in a park-like setting. Imagine relaxing on one of the many decks/porches overlooking Lake Samish enjoying a beverage, maybe with friends or just some alone time watching the sun set. Amazing property for generational living, nature loving, small business owner, hobby farmer, and/or animal lover. The Main house includes great room with chef’s kitchen, luxury primary suite with fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, family room, and loft. Guest house includes studio bedroom, 2 bonus rooms, 2 bathrooms, walk-in closet, and steam shower. Two 2-car garages by the house plus extra 2400 square foot shop space with 3 finished offices. Outdoor living at its finest with multiple decks facing the lake or foothills, 2+/- acre fenced pasture with barn, tree fort, and garden shed. So many special features and finishes you need to see to believe! This is a must-see, one-of-a-kind property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
7.85 acresLot Size
$396Price/Sq.Ft.
10 spacesParking
Listed by David Pope• Windermere RE North, Inc.
Bought with Jerry Spraggins• Bellingham Real Estate Company
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.
Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Pasture, Wooded
Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: tax records
Site Features: Barn,Deck,Electric Car Charging,Fenced-Partially,Gated Entry,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Propane,RV Parking,Shop
Lot Features: Dead End Street, Dirt Road, Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 7.85
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,828
Tax Year: 2025
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Individual Well, Private
Water Company: Private
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Septic Tank
Sewer Company: Septic
Water Heater Location: primary closet/garage
Water Heater Type: electric/gas
Internet Connected: starlink
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: I-5 exit 242, South Lake Samish/Nulle Rd. East on Nulle Rd, left on Pacific Hwy, right on Manley Rd. Look for sign on right, follow gravel road to home on right. GPS will go to Shop located just past
Topography: Level,Sloped
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,396
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7.85 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3703252960500000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Buyer Brokerage Compensation: 2.5
Buyer Brokerage Compensation Type: %
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025
Green Information
Direction Faces: Southwest
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Power Production Type: Electric, Propane, Solar PV
Home Information
Living Area: 4,288
Calculated Square Footage: 5562
MLS Square Footage Source: appraisal
Building Area Total: 4288
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete, Slab
Builder Name: Pioneer Log Homes
Structure Type: House
Levels: One and One Half
Security Features: Partially Fenced, Security Gate, Security System
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Wade King Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.2mi
7/10
Fairhaven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.2mi
8/10
Sehome High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.9mi
9/10
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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
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
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$1.85M – $2.24M
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