Last Sold Price
2 beds1,380 sqft$457/sqft
483 Summerland Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229

Description

A cottage forest retreat in a picturesque wooded 5.5-acre setting near Lake Samish 5 minutes off Interstate 5. Private and forested w/creek running through the property & a charming bridge in backyard. Gardens & options abound here with several outbuildings up against hundreds of acres of DNR land w/the many Blanchard Mountain trails. The cottage needs work but is solid, adorable, charming and livable-sold as is. Wood stove in the home amidst the trees. Built 1936, 1,380 SF with cedar shake siding....A cottage forest retreat in a picturesque wooded 5.5-acre setting near Lake Samish 5 minutes off Interstate 5. Private and forested w/creek running through the property & a charming bridge in backyard. Gardens & options abound here with several outbuildings up against hundreds of acres of DNR land w/the many Blanchard Mountain trails. The cottage needs work but is solid, adorable, charming and livable-sold as is. Wood stove in the home amidst the trees. Built 1936, 1,380 SF with cedar shake siding. Home has official 1 BR and full BA downstairs but upstairs with a loft, office & den. Also on property-cute lofted cabin with power, horse riding area, greenhouse, & more. Water source is creek also has an inactive well. Previous hobby farm.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/20/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Dave Hiller • eXp Realty
    P: (888) 421-2531 DaveHiller.Realtor@gmail.com

Property Details for 483 Summerland Road

Status
MLS #
2003434
Days on Market
8
Cumulative Days on Market
8
Taxes
$5,364 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1936
Lot Size
5.54 AC / 241,322 SF
Community Name
Samish
School District
Bellingham
View
Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
2
Total Covered Parking
2
Entry Date
07-27-2023
Energy Source
Electric,Wood
Sewer
Septic Tank

Location

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Building Information for 483 Summerland Road

Stories-Year Built1936Building Size-Lot Size5.54 AC / 241,322 SF

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Property Information for 483 Summerland Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Arena-Outdoor, Barn, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Green House, Outbuildings, Patio, Propane, RV Parking, Shop, Stable
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Wade King Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fairhaven Mid
  • High School: Sehome High
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Take either I-5 North Lake Samish exit (10 minutes to home) or I-5 South Lake Samish exit (5 minutes to home). Use GPS to get to 483 Summerland Rd. from either exit.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: false
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: East
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2022
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: Yes
  • Parking Type: RV Parking, Carport-Detached, Driveway Parking, Off Street
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking, Detached Carport, Driveway, Off Street
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: 1
  • Bedrooms Upper: 1
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: utility
  • Room and Floor: Entry Hall-Main, Living Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Dining Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Bedroom-Second, Den/Office-Second, Utility Room-Main, Bonus Room-Main, Bonus Room-Second
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Stove/Free Standing
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: electric
  • Room List: Entry Hall, Living Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Bedroom, Den/Office, Utility Room, Bonus Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
  • Waterfront Description: Creek
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: See Remarks
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer Company: private septic
  • Water Company: creek surface water
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Wood
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Post & Block
  • Zoning Remarks: 11
  • Lot Topography: Equestrian,Level,PartialSlope
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1936
  • Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Adjacent to Public Land, Drought Res Landscape, Paved, Secluded
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3703352224890000
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1380
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1380
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 1380.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Irrigation Comments: Reservoir on property
Multi Family
Financing / Income and Expenses
  • Leased Equipment: propane tank
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 483 Summerland Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 20, 2023

Sold

NWMLS #2003434

$631,250
Sep 18, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1518873728

$631,250

+4.4% / yr

Aug 4, 2023

Pending

NWMLS #2003434

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/20/2023

Sold

NWMLS #2003434

$631,250
09/18/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1518873728

$631,250

+4.4% / yr

08/04/2023

Pending

NWMLS #2003434

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Public Records for 483 Summerland Road

Taxable ValueLand$440,419Additions$241,283Total$681,702
Tax Record2025$6,098 ($508 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,380 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,380 SqFtStories2Lot Size241,322 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1936ZoningR5ACountyWHATCOMAPN370335 222489 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 483 Summerland Road

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 - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Wade King 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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