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About this home
2.35 acreszoned Residential Multiple (RM) within the City of Bellingham. Prime opportunity for potential development with possible easement access or new road to neighboring property, subject to City of Bellingham approval. City water and electricity are connected at the home; natural gas and city sewer are nearby. The land features a mix of level ground and light slopes, and is mostly cleared. Existing 1,358 SF home (3BR, 1.5BA, built in 1943) is on septic and sold as is. Excellent opportunity to support Bellingham’s growing housing needs.
Christopher Erdmann • Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Cordata Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
Whatcom Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
8/10
Squalicum High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
8/10
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About King
Mountain
King Mountain, located between Lake Whatcom and the Mount Baker foothills, is a wooded and hillside Bellingham neighborhood with winding lanes and wide territorial views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Yew Street Road near the Lake Whatcom Boulevard junction, where trailheads, small marinas, and lake-day errands set the tempo. Homes range from mid-century cabins to contemporary rebuilds tucked into evergreens, with decks oriented toward water and ridgeline light. A patchwork of public shoreline and forest edges shapes daily routines around walking, paddling, and quiet drives. The mood stays outdoors-forward, with local gathering points tied to the lake rather than a commercial strip.
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Market insights
970 E Bakerview Rd · $850,000
DAYS ON MARKET
388 days
The average home goes pending in 26 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$850,000
Median list price in this area is $640,894. (25% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Dishwasher
Dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove/Range
Washer
Unfinished basement
Has heating (high-efficiency)
No central cooling
Vinyl flooring
Carpet flooring
Partially fenced
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main level
Potential for a 4th bedroom
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Main level has both 1 full and 1 half bath
One bathtub and one shower
Kitchen
Includes dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, and stove/range
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Utility room on main level
Flooring
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating & cooling
High-efficiency heating (electric/oil)
No cooling system listed
Exterior features
Deck
Partially fenced yard
High-speed internet available
Brush, fruit trees, garden space, and wooded areas
Level to partially sloped topography
Property has a view
Home design
Single-family residence
One story with basement
Main-level entry
House structure
Parking
Off-street parking
Security
Partially fenced (listed under security features)
Construction
Wood construction
Composition roof
Built on lot
Poured concrete foundation
Utilities
Public water
Septic tank sewer
Electric and oil energy sources
Power provided by PSE
Financial info
Listing terms: Cash or Conventional
Other
Lot size approximately 2.35 acres
Lot described as having value in land
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
The residential multi RM general use type is primarily intended to accommodate the highest concentrations of people within the city and to preclude the development of residential multi zoned properties at densities below the prescribed minimum densities. The regulations found within this chapter are intended to provide a framework for a desirable living environment for the people living within and adjacent to areas designated RM.; The standard regulations within this section are intended to achieve a minimum acceptable level of adequacy for a livable environment. The optional regulations are available for use by the innovative designer or builder to create opportunities for design and site flexibility, while maintaining or surpassing the adequate living environment that the standard regulations would produce.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Mixed use
Recreation
Communications tower
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Jan 27, 2021 • Final
Electrical single family or duplex
Install electrical wiring for a hot tub.
Electrical
Pool and hot tub
May 14, 2008 • Final
Utilities repair
Repair the water service line between the city shut-off valve and the house.
Plumbing
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.
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
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 84° expected this year, 13 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, 9 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Bellingham. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
4.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 970 E Bakerview Rd
$798,728
$51K under list price of $850K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $700K to $805K.