Last Sold Price
3 beds1,856 sqft$337/sqft
1501 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229

Description

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...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.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/19/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Dan Pittsenbarger • Keller Williams Western Realty
    P: 5857-360-738-7070 Dan@PittsenbargerTeam.com
  2. Listed by Laurie Bennett • Keller Williams Western Realty
    P: (360) 738-7070 l.bennett@kw.com

Property Details for 1501 Samish Way

Status
MLS #
2364043
Days on Market
12
Cumulative Days on Market
12
Taxes
$481 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1976
Lot Size
0.31 AC / 13,504 SF
Community Name
Samish
School District
Bellingham
View
Bay, Mountain(s), Ocean, Sea, Sound
Number of Assigned Spaces
3
Total Covered Parking
3
Entry Date
04-24-2025
Energy Source
Electric,Natural Gas,Wood
Sewer
Sewer Connected

Location

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Sold By Windermere RE North, Inc.

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Building Information for 1501 Samish Way

Stories-Year Built1976Building Size-Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,504 SF

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Property Information for 1501 Samish Way

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking, Shop
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Happy Vly Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fairhaven Mid
  • High School: Sehome High
  • Directions: From I-5 take exit 252, go south on Samish Way towards Lake Padden to 1501 on left.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Lower,Main
  • Direction Faces: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Garage-Attached, RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, RV Parking
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 1
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Lower
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: Finished
  • Features: Fireplace, Laminate, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Lower Garage
  • Room and Floor: Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Full-Lower, Bedroom-Main, Primary Bedroom-Lower, Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Lower, Living Room-Main, Living Room-Lower, Extra Fin Rm-Lower, Utility Room-Main, Utility Room-Lower, Entry Hall-Lower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Forced Air, Heat Pump, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Room List: Bathroom Full, Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Extra Fin Rm, Utility Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Cement Planked, Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • Security Features: Fully Fenced
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas, Wood
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: Yes
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: Level,Partial Slope,Terraces
  • Construction Methods: Standard Frame
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Previous Listing
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 151X69X149X108
  • Lot Number: 3
  • Lot Size Source: Tax Records
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3703064600240000
  • Building Condition: Fair
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1856
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1856
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 1856.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Irrigation Comments: Needs attention
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 1501 Samish Way

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 19, 2025

Sold

NWMLS #2364043

$625,000
May 15, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557698236

$625,000

+3.3% / yr

May 6, 2025

Pending

NWMLS #2364043

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/19/2025

Sold

NWMLS #2364043

$625,000
05/15/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557698236

$625,000

+3.3% / yr

05/06/2025

Pending

NWMLS #2364043

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Public Records for 1501 Samish Way

Taxable ValueLand$315,810Additions$355,893Total$671,703
Tax Record2025$5,494 ($458 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,850 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,080 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt770 SqFtUnfinished Basement Area1,056 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,504 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1976ZoningRS20.0CountyWHATCOMAPN370306 460024 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1501 Samish Way

This home is within Bellingham Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Happy Valley Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Fairhaven Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sehome High School
Public9 to 12

Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1501 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229
$625,000
3
1,856
13,504
3
2,503
23,958
$153,500
2
1,161
17,006
2
2
1,214
9,566
$294,000
2
1,176
14,632
$180,000
2
1
816
13,639

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