157 Chuckanut Crest Dr

Bellingham, WA 98229

$5,300,000
Price
1,104,246 / 25.35
Lot Size / Acres
Listed By Compass
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Description

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...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.

Listing Agent

  1. Derek Buse

    Derek Buse

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    derek.buse@compass.com

    P: (360)-599-0379

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Property Details for 157 Chuckanut Crest Drive

Community Name
Chuckanut
School District
Bellingham
View
Bay, City, Mountain(s), Sea, Sound, Territorial
Entry Date
10-16-2025
Sewer
Not Available
LISTING UPDATED: 10/16/2025 02:45 PM

Property Details for 157 Chuckanut Crest Drive

StatusActive
MLS #2442660
Days on Market50
Cumulative Days on Market50
Taxes$1,708 / year
HOA Fees$1 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand
Year Built-
Lot Size25.35 AC
CountyWhatcom County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

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Building Information for 157 Chuckanut Crest Drive

Lot Size25.35 AC

Payment Calculator

$26,332 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$26,189

Property Taxes

$142

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 157 Chuckanut Crest Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 41 - Res-Over 1 Acre
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Happy Vly Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fairhaven Mid
  • High School: Sehome High
  • Community Features: CCRs, Community Well, Gated
  • Directions: I5 exit Fairhaven Parkway, head west. Left on 12th Street (Chuckanut Drive). Left on Chuckanut Crest Drive. Meet LA at the Gate.
  • Property Sub Type: VACL
  • Road Information: Privately Maintained
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Home Owner Dues Include: Common Area Maintenance, Road Maintenance
Parking
  • Carport: No
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Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 0
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Cooling: No
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: No
  • FIRPTA: No
Exterior Features
  • Property Features: Brush,Comm. Grade Timber,Evergreens,Heavily Forested,Lightly Treed,Partially Cleared,Recreational
  • Security Features: Security Gate
Property
Utilities
  • Electricity: Available
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Gas Available: Not Available
  • Septic Design Installed: false
  • Septic Design Applied: true
  • Water Source: Available, Community Well, On Property
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Septic Design Applied
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Slope of Property: North, West and East
  • Water Jurisdiction: Chuckanut Trails Water Association
  • Zoning Remarks: Forestry,Residential
  • Restrictions: CC&R
  • Lot Topography: Cliffs,Gullies,Level,Sloped
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • Improvements: Driveway,Fenced-Partially
  • Possible Use: Forestry, Residential
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Adjacent to Public Land, Dead End Street, Open Space, Secluded
  • Lot Size Source: Public Record
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3703180531990000
  • Calculated Square Footage: 0
  • Structure Type: Unspecified
  • Square Footage Finished: 0
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Land
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No

Property History for 157 Chuckanut Crest Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2442660

$5,300,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/16/2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2442660

$5,300,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 157 Chuckanut Crest Drive

This home is within Bellingham Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Happy Valley Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Fairhaven Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Sehome High School
Public - 9 to 12
Bellingham Family Partnership Program
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Happy Valley Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Fairhaven Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sehome High School
Public9 to 12

Bellingham Family Partnership Program
PublicK 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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More information about 157 Chuckanut Crest Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229

157 Chuckanut Crest Drive is a 25.35 ac of land for sale in Bellingham, WA 98229. This property was listed for sale on October 16, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $5,300,000. This listing's school district is Bellingham Public Schools. Nearby schools include Happy Valley Elementary School, Fairhaven Middle School and Sehome High School. 157 Chuckanut Crest Drive is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 25.35 ac of land on a 1,104,246 sq. ft. / 25.35 acres lot.

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