983 Old Samish Rd is a 1,426 square foot house on a 14.49 acre lot with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Bellingham data, we estimate the home's value is $946,648.
Single-familyProperty Type
14.49 acresLot Size
$664Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$946,648
$79K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 15.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.12M) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,454 (+24.0%)
$600,682 + $273,740
$874,422
2025
$6,816 (+6.8%)
$600,682 + $273,740
$874,422
2024
$6,383 (+22.2%)
$625,070 + $125,696
$750,766
2023
$5,223 (+3.0%)
$625,070 + $125,696
$750,766
2022
$5,069 (+15.8%)
$452,939 + $91,082
$544,021
2021
$4,377 (−3.0%)
$393,860 + $79,202
$473,062
2020
$4,510 (+11.1%)
$333,780 + $67,120
$400,900
2019
$4,059 (+6.6%)
$289,748 + $71,462
$361,210
2017
$3,808 (+7.4%)
$254,391 + $62,742
$317,133
2016
$3,544 (+0.9%)
$241,049 + $59,451
$300,500
2015
$3,513 (+0.1%)
$225,483 + $55,612
$281,095
2014
$3,508 (+2.0%)
$222,370 + $54,844
$277,214
2013
$3,438 (+8.9%)
$222,370 + $54,844
$277,214
2011
$3,158 (+3.0%)
$229,815 + $55,737
$285,552
2010
$3,065 (+7.9%)
$255,350 + $58,365
$313,715
2009
$2,840
$255,350 + $58,365
$313,715
Tax history for 983 Old Samish Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,454 (+24.0%)
$600,682 + $273,740
$874,422
2025
$6,816 (+6.8%)
$600,682 + $273,740
$874,422
2024
$6,383 (+22.2%)
$625,070 + $125,696
$750,766
2023
$5,223 (+3.0%)
$625,070 + $125,696
$750,766
2022
$5,069 (+15.8%)
$452,939 + $91,082
$544,021
2021
$4,377 (−3.0%)
$393,860 + $79,202
$473,062
2020
$4,510 (+11.1%)
$333,780 + $67,120
$400,900
2019
$4,059 (+6.6%)
$289,748 + $71,462
$361,210
2017
$3,808 (+7.4%)
$254,391 + $62,742
$317,133
2016
$3,544 (+0.9%)
$241,049 + $59,451
$300,500
2015
$3,513 (+0.1%)
$225,483 + $55,612
$281,095
2014
$3,508 (+2.0%)
$222,370 + $54,844
$277,214
2013
$3,438 (+8.9%)
$222,370 + $54,844
$277,214
2011
$3,158 (+3.0%)
$229,815 + $55,737
$285,552
2010
$3,065 (+7.9%)
$255,350 + $58,365
$313,715
2009
$2,840
$255,350 + $58,365
$313,715
*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
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Wood
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Wood Stove
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Roof Covering Type: Metal
Roof Shape Type: Metal
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,426
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,120
Building Sq. Ft: 1,426
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: THAT PTN OF N 1/2 SW SW LY SWLY OF OLD SAMISH RD-EXC PTN TO STATE FOR HWY DESC AF 917577
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 631,184
Municipality Name: 501 FSW
Acres: 14.49
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.: 1,426
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 14.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3703160750960000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Wade King Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
Fairhaven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
8/10
Sehome High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
9/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 82° 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$900,000 – $1.09M
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