Listed by Kirk Ghio • Muljat Group. Bought with RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Sold on sep 2026
$949,000
2
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,980
sq ft
551 Summerland Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229
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About this home
Looking for a character home with total seclusion on the southside? This unique property is unlike anything else. A long driveway winds through a beautiful forest with seasonal creek to a magical setting. The property is 10 acres, with approximately 3 cleared acres of homesite surrounded by dense woods. No other homes are visible. The area around the home is very sunny, with lush raised gardens, an orchard, berries, and a chicken coop with run. This PNW styled custom home is not the typical cookie cutter box you've seen a thousand times. There is a true great room with vaulted ceilings and clerestory, and extensive wood floors. The open kitchen has cherry cabinetry and Corian counters. A cozy free-standing wood stove provides comfortable heat, and there is a 2nd decorative fireplace. Heating and cooling is also provided by ductless mini splits. The large primary bedroom on the main floor has a private deck. The lower floor rec room offers ADU possibilities for a separate suite. 50 year aluminum shingle roof was installed in 2008. Huge 1680 sq ft shop with 220 outlets has multiple rooms for office, storage, parking, or work space. Private well and septic. This home is in the Lk Samish watershed and is not a part of the water adjudication process that burdens the rest of the County. Excellent southside schools: Wade King, Fairhaven, and Sehome. Easy I-5 access makes this a convenient location whether heading north or south. Close to Lake Samish Park for swimming and boating.
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
10.09 acresLot Size
$479Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Kirk Ghio• Muljat Group
Bought with Elise Badgley• RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Est. $3,833 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 551 Summerland Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Sep 30, 2026
Sold
Public Records
$949,280
$479/sq ft
Sep 30, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2564507
$949,000
$479/sq ft
Aug 27, 2026
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2564507
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Aug 19, 2026
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2564507
$959,000
$484/sq ft
Feb 29, 2016
Sold
Public Records
$350,000
$177/sq ft
May 15, 2009
Sold (MLS) (Sold)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #29012355
$379,950
$192/sq ft
Apr 9, 2009
Delisted
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #29012355
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Mar 19, 2009
Contingent
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #29012355
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Mar 12, 2009
Price Changed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #29012355
$379,995
$192/sq ft
Feb 21, 2009
Price Changed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #29012355
$399,900
$202/sq ft
Jan 23, 2009
Listed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #29012355
$419,500
$212/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,856 (+14.8%)
$515,523 + $405,584
$921,107
2025
$7,717 (+6.8%)
$515,523 + $405,584
$921,107
2024
$7,224 (+22.4%)
$415,534 + $440,175
$855,709
2023
$5,901 (+3.1%)
$415,534 + $440,175
$855,709
2022
$5,726 (+16.1%)
$301,105 + $318,961
$620,066
2021
$4,932 (−3.0%)
$261,830 + $277,357
$539,187
2020
$5,084 (+8.4%)
$221,890 + $235,048
$456,938
2019
$4,689 (+6.7%)
$216,813 + $205,788
$422,601
2017
$4,395 (+7.5%)
$190,356 + $180,676
$371,032
2016
$4,087 (+0.9%)
$180,372 + $171,200
$351,572
2015
$4,050 (+0.1%)
$168,725 + $160,145
$328,870
2014
$4,045 (+3.6%)
$166,395 + $157,934
$324,329
2013
$3,904 (+6.1%)
$166,395 + $157,934
$324,329
2011
$3,681 (+5.0%)
$167,918 + $161,106
$329,024
2010
$3,504 (+9.0%)
$186,575 + $168,700
$355,275
2009
$3,214
$186,575 + $168,700
$355,275
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
10.09 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,980
Year built
1991
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
3703261220360000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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.