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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,362 sqft
1701 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.6 acresLot Size
1978Year Built
$460/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Step inside this lovely 3-bed, 1-bath Samish home. Get ready for an exciting opportunity to enhance your property, complete with partial views of Bellingham Bay and the San Juans. Blending the charm of a single-level layout with endless possibilities for indoor and outdoor living. While a bit of tender loving care is in order, the home's layout offers a cozy & versatile space, giving you the freedom to infuse it with your own creative flair. Not only is there a detached shop, perfect for your hobbies...Step inside this lovely 3-bed, 1-bath Samish home. Get ready for an exciting opportunity to enhance your property, complete with partial views of Bellingham Bay and the San Juans. Blending the charm of a single-level layout with endless possibilities for indoor and outdoor living. While a bit of tender loving care is in order, the home's layout offers a cozy & versatile space, giving you the freedom to infuse it with your own creative flair. Not only is there a detached shop, perfect for your hobbies — but it also boasts plenty of yard space for all your gardening aspirations. With shopping, amenities & Lake Padden all just moments away, you won't want to pass up the chance to turn this house into your dream home.
  • Listed by: William Elmer 360.671.9640 WilliamElmer@johnlscott.com • John L. Scott Bellingham
Listing closed: 03/19/2024 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 2204362

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$575,000

Avg days on market

9

Sale-to-list ratio

103.6%

Bellingham, WA

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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$605,000 | 1027 Nevada Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
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Square Feet
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$539,500 | 1124 Nevada Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
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Acres
$600,000 | 843 Douglas Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98229
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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of John L. Scott Bellingham

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Property Information for 1701 Samish Way

Property Details
  • Taxes: $413 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Community Name: Samish
  • School District: Bellingham
  • View: Bay, Partial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 1
  • Total Covered Parking: 1
  • Offers Review Date: 03-06-2024
  • Entry Date: 02-29-2024
  • Energy Source: Electric,Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Available, Septic Tank
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Lot Size: 0.60 AC / 26,136 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Deck, Shop
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Directions: From I5 S, Exit 252 for Samish Way toward W. Wash University. Left onto S Samish Way. Turn Right to stay on S. Samish Way, destination will be on the left.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2023
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Garage-Attached, Garage-Detached
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Detached Garage
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • 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
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Laminate, Wall to Wall Carpet, Fireplace
  • Water Heater Location: Crawlspace
  • Room and Floor: Bathroom Full-Main, Bedroom-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher_, Dryer, StoveRange_, Washer
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Room List: Bathroom Full, Bedroom, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick, Wood Products
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,StoveRange,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: Yes
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: Sloped
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 29
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3703074975400000
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1362
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1362
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Brush, Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 1362.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 1701 Samish Way

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 19, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1528714562

$627,000
Mar 19, 2024

Sold

NWMLS #2204362

$627,000
Mar 6, 2024

Pending

NWMLS #2204362

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/19/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1528714562

$627,000
03/19/2024

Sold

NWMLS #2204362

$627,000
03/06/2024

Pending

NWMLS #2204362

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

Public Records for 1701 Samish Way

Taxable ValueLand$382,800Additions$335,739Total$718,539
Tax Record2025$5,877 ($490 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,362 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,362 SqFtStories1Lot Size25,670 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978ZoningRS20.0CountyWHATCOMAPN370307 497540 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1701 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: 1701 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229
$627,000
3
1,362
26,136
$196,300
3
2
1,850
24,999
$1,112,500
3
3,765
10,177
3
1,799
15,625
3
2
1,084
12,537
$405,000
3
3
2,111
17,568

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