Located at the apex of Chuckanut Mountain, Forest Ridge offers stunning 360° views of Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands, the North Cascades, and distant Canadian peaks. This expansive 25-acre property provides unmatched privacy just minutes from Fairhaven’s charm and Larrabee State Park’s scenic trails, seamlessly blending seclusion with convenience. Experience a unique perspective from sunrise to sunset over the Salish Sea and Chuckanut Bay. With potential for a private helicopter pad, this extraordinary sanctuary is poised to become a legacy estate. Extensive feasibility has been completed which has amounted to fully approved building plans for an impressive luxury home. Existing house plans are available to future owners and included in the list price.
Active
Listed by: COMPASS • Derek Buse
Price cut: $805K (7/7)
$4,495,000
157 Chuckanut Crest Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229
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25.35Acres
Unimproved Land
Built in ----
25.35 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
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$-- HOA
What's special
Apex of chuckanut mountain
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Derek Buse,
COMPASS
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2442660
Facts & features
Interior
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, City, Mountain(s), Sea, Sound, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Sea,Sound
Lot
- Size: 25.35 Acres
- Features: Adjacent to Public Land, Dead End Street, Open Lot, Secluded, Brush, Comm. Grade Timber, Evergreens, Heavily Forested, Lightly Treed, Partially Cleared, Recreational
- Topography: Cliffs,Gullies,Level,Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 3703180531990000
- Zoning: R5A
- Zoning description: Forestry,Residential,Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Available
- Gas: Not Available
- Sewer: Not Available, Septic Design Applied
- Water: Available, Community Well, On Property, Jurisdiction: Chuckanut Trails Water Association
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Septic Design Applied
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: CCRs, Community Well, Gated
- Subdivision: Chuckanut
HOA
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Road Maintenance
- HOA fee: Has HOA fee
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $1,708
- Date on market: 10/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 272 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Price change | $4,495,000-15.2% |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2442660 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,300,000 |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2442660 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 98229
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Happy Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 8/10Fairhaven Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 9/10Sehome High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 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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