704 Old Samish Rd is a 768 square foot house on a 5 acre lot with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on April 14, 1998 for $70,000. Based on Redfin's Bellingham data, we estimate the home's value is $591,140.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$770Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$591,140
$521K since sold in April 1998$11K since August
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This home's estimate is 51.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.22M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Baseboard Electric
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Covering Type: Metal
Roof Shape Type: Metal
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MCNALLIE SHORT
Living Sq. Ft: 768
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 512
Building Sq. Ft: 2,176
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: LOT 2 MCNALLIE SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 23 SHORT PLATS PG 85
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,408
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 217,800
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Name: 501 FSW
Acres: 5
Zoning Code: R5A
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 1 BEDROOM
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 501 FSW
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 768
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3703173151460000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Wade King Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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Fairhaven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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Sehome High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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Lifestyle
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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
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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Estimated sale price
$562,000 – $680,000
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