Listed by Bruce Lockhart • Keller Williams Western Realty. Bought with Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Off Market Jul 2025 for $800K
$981,957
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$5,206/mo
4
bd
•
2 ba
•
3,336
sq ft
559 Summerland Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229
About this home
Lk Samish Retro country home on 4.2 ac. Near boat launch, Galbraith. New paint inside & out, updated kitchen, 4 large bedrooms & huge flex space. Easy conversion to M-I-L downstairs with separate entrance off private patio with New hot tub shelter. Dramatic T&G ceilings, gas fireplace & free-standing stove for efficient heating. Front & side decks for morning coffee or entertaining. In the meadow you'll find a water garden, plus a "She Shed" w/ loft, subfloor heat & attached S. facing Greenhouse. Hiking Paths through the woods and to the fire pit. Seasonal creek with waterfalls & bridge, detached mini shop or storage. Extra parking area. New fenced play area. New driveway surface. Interest rate buy down or carpet allowance.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
4.14 acresLot Size
$294Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Bruce Lockhart• Keller Williams Western Realty
Bought with Jacson Bevens• Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.14 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,336
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
3703261200890000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 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
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached Carport, Driveway, Off Street, RV Parking
Site Features: Cabana/Gazebo,Cable TV,Deck,Dog Run,Fenced-Partially,Green House,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,Propane,RV Parking
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Paved, Secluded
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 4.14
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,575
Tax Year: 2024
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, Farm Home Loan, FHA, State Bond, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Individual Well
Water Company: Individual Well
Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
Sewer: Septic Tank
Sewer Company: Individual Septic
Water Heater Location: Utility Basement
Water Heater Type: Electric
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
School Information
Elementary School: Larrabee Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Fairhaven Mid
High School: Sehome High
High School District: Bellingham
Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: false
Directions: I-5 to exit #242 Nulle Rd, west to Summerland Rd. Property on the west side. Bellingham flag hanging out front. Please close the gate when done.
Topography: Partial Slope
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,336
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.14 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3703261200890000
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: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Propane, Wood
Home Information
Living Area: 3,336
Calculated Square Footage: 3336
MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
Building Area Total: 3336
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Slab
Year Built Effective: 1976
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Wade King Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.5mi
7/10
Fairhaven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.1mi
8/10
Sehome High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.0mi
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
8 days above 83° expected this year, 20 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
$933,000 – $1.13M
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