Million-dollar views for only $635K. Vintage 70's 3bed/2bath home w/solid bones but in need of cosmetic TLC. West facing home on a landscaped 1/3-acre. Garden spot, fruit trees & fully fenced backyard. The home does have a newer roof. Basement is set up as a MIL suite w/a separate outside entrance & garage. Has been rented out in the past. Panoramic views of Puget Sound from both levels. Huge 29ft deep garage/shop w/high bay doors. This property is suited for 2 ADU's under today's guidelines. Possibly 4 units plus existing home using the new middle housing condominium process (2026). Lot could possibly accommodate 8 to 10 units under the new in-full housing toolkit 2026 (w/o existing home). Buyer to verify development potential. As-Is sale.
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Listed by: Keller Williams Western Realty • Daniel Pittsenbarger
Bought with: Windermere RE North, Inc.
$625,000
1501 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229
3beds
1,856sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
0.31 Acres Lot
$634,100 Zestimate®
$337/sqft
$3,209 Estimated rent
Home value
$634,100
$577,000 - $698,000
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Fruit treesGarden spotWest facing homeFully fenced backyardNewer roof
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Listed by:
Daniel Pittsenbarger,
Keller Williams Western Realty,
Laurie Bennett,
Keller Williams Western Realty
Bought with:
Cori Whitaker, 87349
Windermere RE North, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2364043
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Lower
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Electric, Natural Gas, Wood
Cooling
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Lower Garage
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,856
- Total interior livable area: 1,856 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached Garage, RV Parking
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Lower,Main
- Patio & porch: Fireplace, Laminate, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Ocean, Sea, Sound
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Ocean,Sea,Sound
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 151 x 69 x 149 x 108
- Features: Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking, Shop
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope,Terraces
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 3703064600240000
- Zoning: RS20.0
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Siding, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fair
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Bellingham
- Water: Public, Company: City of Bellingham
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Samish
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $337/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $760,958
- Annual tax amount: $481
- Date on market: 6/7/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 410 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2025 | Sold | $625,000-1.6%$337/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2364043 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2025 | Pending sale | $635,000$342/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2364043 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2025 | Price change | $635,000-2.2%$342/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2364043 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $649,000+82.8%$350/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2364043 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2007 | Sold | $355,080$191/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $481 +5.3% | $760,958 -3.5% |
| 2023 | $457 -7.3% | $788,164 +17.5% |
| 2022 | $493 -12.8% | $670,782 +24% |
| 2021 | $565 -8.4% | $540,968 +14% |
| 2020 | $617 | $474,529 +5.3% |
| 2019 | $617 -3.7% | $450,431 +25.4% |
| 2018 | $640 -5.9% | $359,233 +12.7% |
| 2017 | $680 -5.7% | $318,869 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $722 -0.5% | $293,612 +5.4% |
| 2015 | $726 | $278,458 +5% |
| 2014 | $726 -45.3% | $265,192 +5% |
| 2013 | $1,328 | $252,570 -13.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $291,479 -0.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $292,214 -2.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $298,349 -4.8% |
| 2009 | $2,826 +26.6% | $313,485 |
| 2008 | $2,233 | $313,485 +38.2% |
| 2007 | $2,233 -13.6% | $226,875 |
| 2005 | $2,585 | $226,875 |
| 2004 | $2,585 +32.1% | $226,875 +40.3% |
| 2003 | $1,957 +2.8% | $161,710 |
| 2002 | $1,903 -0.4% | $161,710 |
| 2001 | $1,910 | $161,710 |
| 2000 | -- | $161,710 +17.1% |
| 1999 | -- | $138,085 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Samish Hill
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Happy Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Fairhaven Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10Sehome High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Happy Vly Elem
- Middle: Fairhaven Mid
- High: Sehome High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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