Listed by Glen Whitfield • Rainshine Realty. Bought with ZipRealty Residential Brkg.
Off Market Oct 2014 for $292K
$648,338
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$2,065/mo
3
bd
•
1.5 ba
•
1,312
sq ft
681 Old Samish Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229
About this home
Enjoy country style living close in. Classic charmer has nearly 2 acres of fairly level, beautiful land- only 5 minutes to Fairhaven or I-5. Well cared for home w/ original character: fir floors, tiled fireplace, bannister staircase. Newer concrete foundation. Garden space, fruit trees & a mini forest with trails, sheds. New efficient heat pump, (also cools). Cambria counters in kitchen. Wiring for generator. Popular schools;Wade King, Fairhaven, Sehome. One block from Chuckanut Mt Trailhead.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
1.72 acresLot Size
$494Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Glen Whitfield• Rainshine Realty
Bought with Jen Glyzinski• ZipRealty Residential Brkg
*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
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.72 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,272
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
3703172201500000
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
Oct 29, 2025 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - replacement
Install a new heat pump.
Heat pump
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 1
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Beds Upper: 2
# of Bedrooms Main: 1
Bedrooms Possible: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Half Baths (Upper): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Upper
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main
Basement Information
Basement Features: None
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Interior Features
Interior Features: Heat Pump, Fir/Softwood, Wired for Generator, Water Heater
Flooring: Softwood, Vinyl
Appliances Included: Range/Oven,Refrigerator
Exterior
Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Construction Methods: Standard Frame
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood
Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,312
Sq. Ft. Unfinished: 228
Style Code: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Very Good
Has View
Land Information
Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Pasture, Wooded
Utilities: Cable Connected, Septic System, Electric, Wood, Individual Well
Water Heater Location: Mud room
Water Heater Type: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished
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: From Old Fairhaven Parkway, go S on 30th. Turn left onto Old Samish Rd. On Old Samish Rd the address numbers will get larger at first, but later change to smaller numbers at the city limits. On rt.
Topography: Level
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,272
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.72 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3703172201500000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Saturday, July 5, 2014
Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Wood
Home Information
Living Area: 1,312
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1312
MLS Square Footage Source: County record
Building Area Total: 1312
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Wade King Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
Fairhaven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
8/10
Sehome High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 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 7.5 hours in
June and 1.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
7.5 hrs
1.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$616,000 – $746,000
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