Introducing the Chuckanut Beach Cabin. Sixty-five feet of unobstructed saltwater frontage with tidelands and a secluded beach that few lots in the region can claim. The views are panoramic and cinematic: islands layered on the horizon, ship traffic moving through the bay, Dot Island front and center, sunsets that linger, eagles working the shoreline, and the occasional whale. The kind of setting that does not need to announce itself. The existing one-bedroom cabin is quietly charming—rustic, intimate, and full of character. Vaulted ceilings, a generous sun deck, a level private yard, an outdoor brick barbecue, and room to garden. It is the sort of place that invites slow mornings and unhurried evenings by the water. What makes the offering truly distinctive, however, is the blank canvas beneath it. Upgraded septic system and city water are already in place, clearing the path to reimagine and build a refined residence that fully claims the rare, unobstructed waterfront. Few saltwater-front lots of this quality remain on this stretch of Chuckanut Drive. Whether held as a primary home, a second residence, a strategic rental, or simply the site of the house you have always intended to build, this is a property that rewards vision. Perfect setting. Private beach. Uncompromised views. The rest is yours to compose.
First look
Listed by: COMPASS • Derek Buse
$598,000
1083 Chuckanut Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229
1beds
736sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
0.44 Acres Lot
$712,100 Zestimate®
$813/sqft
$-- HOA
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Derek Buse,
COMPASS
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2578658
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Softwood, Carpet
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 736
- Total interior livable area: 736 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Islands, Mountain(s), Sound, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Sound
- Waterfront features: High Bank, Saltwater, Sound
- Frontage length: Waterfront Ft: 51
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
- Features: Paved, Value In Land, Deck
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope,Steep Slope,Terraces
- Residential vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 370224454237
- Zoning: RR5A
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin,1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1941
- Major remodel year: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: N/A
- Water: Public, Company: City of Bellingham
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Chuckanut
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $813/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $698,283
- Annual tax amount: $9,689
- Date on market: 9/4/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$712,100
$605,000 - $833,000
$1,930/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2017 | Listing removed | $995$1/sqft |
Source: Chuckanut Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2017 | Listed for rent | $995$1/sqft |
Source: Chuckanut Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2017 | Listing removed | $515,000$700/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #1135107 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2017 | Listed for sale | $515,000$700/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #1135107 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2016 | Listing removed | $515,000$700/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #1028570 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2016 | Listed for sale | $515,000+43.9%$700/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #1028570 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2011 | Listing removed | $357,775$486/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Bain Associates #234322 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2011 | Listed for sale | $357,775$486/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Bain Associates #234322 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,270 +3.2% | $698,283 -3.5% |
| 2023 | $6,077 +4.4% | $723,248 +17.5% |
| 2022 | $5,820 +10.6% | $615,534 +24% |
| 2021 | $5,262 +12.3% | $496,412 +14% |
| 2020 | $4,687 | $435,445 +5.3% |
| 2019 | $4,687 +2.1% | $413,332 +24.4% |
| 2018 | $4,589 +24.6% | $332,318 +12.7% |
| 2017 | $3,684 -4% | $294,975 +8.7% |
| 2016 | $3,837 +24.9% | $271,423 +5.5% |
| 2015 | $3,072 | $257,291 +5% |
| 2014 | $3,072 +1.8% | $245,039 +4% |
| 2013 | $3,016 +28.5% | $235,525 -7.9% |
| 2009 | $2,347 +26.3% | $255,650 -31.9% |
| 2008 | $1,858 | $375,650 +114% |
| 2007 | $1,858 -16.7% | $175,565 |
| 2005 | $2,231 | $175,565 |
| 2004 | $2,231 +7.9% | $175,565 +14.2% |
| 2003 | $2,068 +1.7% | $153,720 |
| 2002 | $2,032 -0.1% | $153,720 |
| 2001 | $2,033 | $153,720 |
| 2000 | -- | $153,720 +3.9% |
| 1999 | -- | $147,905 |
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