Rare and flat lakefront property on Lake Whatcom presents a fantastic opportunity to create your dream home & live one of Bellingham’s most coveted lifestyles. Shred those glassy mornings on your surf board or kayak & enjoy the vacation mindset year round with full beach access and 50 foot unobstructed shoreline. The main residence is a spacious, solid footprint awaiting your creative vision. Fully finished luxury detached apartment adds even more versatility. Best views on the lake situated in a very walkable neighborhood. Mountain biking on world class Galbraith is just up the street! This lifestyle can’t be beat. Architectural drawings are available!
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Listed by: Hansen Group Real Estate Inc • Jonathan D Hansen
$1,495,000
1538 Fairview Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
3beds
2,214sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.25 Acres Lot
$1,420,000 Zestimate®
$675/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Flat lakefront propertyFull beach access
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Jonathan D Hansen,
Hansen Group Real Estate Inc
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2582798
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- None, See Remarks
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: See Remarks
Features
- Flooring: See Remarks
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,914
- Total interior livable area: 2,214 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Low Bank, Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Dock, Fenced-Partially
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 3803260471520000
- Zoning: UR
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fixer
- Year built: 1955
- Major remodel year: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Available
- Water: See Remarks
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Geneva
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $675/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,319,100
- Annual tax amount: $11,608
- Date on market: 9/15/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: See Remarks
Estimated market value
$1,420,000
$1.35M - $1.49M
$3,499/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000+99.3%$675/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2582798 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2016 | Sold | $750,000+232.9%$339/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #975986 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2012 | Sold | $225,280$102/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,746 +9.8% | $1,319,100 +3% |
| 2024 | $11,608 +4.2% | $1,280,697 -2.5% |
| 2023 | $11,143 +4.8% | $1,313,304 +18% |
| 2022 | $10,633 +14.5% | $1,112,991 +28% |
| 2021 | $9,289 +6.2% | $869,524 +8% |
| 2020 | $8,746 | $805,115 +5.5% |
| 2019 | $8,746 +3.2% | $762,946 +5.9% |
| 2018 | $8,476 +7.2% | $720,772 +16.2% |
| 2017 | $7,910 -1% | $620,206 +9.9% |
| 2016 | $7,990 +387% | $564,206 +6.8% |
| 2015 | $1,641 | $528,208 +3.1% |
| 2014 | $1,641 -73.7% | $512,325 +3.7% |
| 2013 | $6,229 | $493,875 +2.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $479,861 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $5,089 +94.4% | $540,690 +45.2% |
| 2008 | $2,618 -32.3% | $372,360 |
| 2007 | $3,869 -17.7% | $372,360 |
| 2005 | $4,699 +900% | $372,360 |
| 2004 | $470 -86.9% | $372,360 +40.3% |
| 2003 | $3,585 +2% | $265,490 |
| 2002 | $3,514 +0.2% | $265,490 |
| 2001 | $3,507 | $265,490 |
| 2000 | -- | $265,490 +15.5% |
| 1999 | -- | $229,945 |
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Neighborhood: Geneva
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