Last Sold Price
4 beds3,111 sqft$338/sqft
688 Old Samish Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229

Description

A rare blend of heritage and modern luxury—this beautifully reimagined 1900 farmhouse sits on 4.92 sunlit acres just minutes from Fairhaven. Featuring a detached 797 sq. feet 1BD ADU with a private yard that offers ideal guest or rental space. Modernized upgrades include a new 50 year roof, new flooring, electrical, a net-zero solar panel system & new insulation. The chefs kitchen opens to a stunning sunroom with mountain views. This home provides a 1,421 sq. feet unfinished basement. The entire...A rare blend of heritage and modern luxury—this beautifully reimagined 1900 farmhouse sits on 4.92 sunlit acres just minutes from Fairhaven. Featuring a detached 797 sq. feet 1BD ADU with a private yard that offers ideal guest or rental space. Modernized upgrades include a new 50 year roof, new flooring, electrical, a net-zero solar panel system & new insulation. The chefs kitchen opens to a stunning sunroom with mountain views. This home provides a 1,421 sq. feet unfinished basement. The entire upper floor has been transformed into a private primary suite with a spa-like bath & walk-in closet. Enjoy stables, a year-round creek & direct access to Chuckanut trails—your serene country escape awaits!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/19/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Renay Daniels • John L. Scott Bellingham
    P: (360) 671-9640 renay@bulldogbroker.com
  2. Listed by Torrey Daniels • John L. Scott Bellingham
    P: (360) 671-9640 Torreytherealtor@gmail.com

Property Details for 688 Old Samish Road

Status
MLS #
2397551
Days on Market
9
Cumulative Days on Market
9
Taxes
$7,844 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1900
Lot Size
4.92 AC / 214,315 SF
Community Name
Bellingham
School District
Bellingham
View
Mountain(s), Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
3
Total Covered Parking
3
Entry Date
06-24-2025
Energy Source
Electric,Propane,Wood
Sewer
Septic Tank

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,085,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

98.1%

Bellingham, WA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of John L. Scott Bellingham

Sold By eXp Realty

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Building Information for 688 Old Samish Road

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size4.92 AC / 214,315 SF

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Property Information for 688 Old Samish Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Barn, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, Shop, Stable
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Larrabee Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fairhaven Mid
  • High School: Sehome High
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: From Old Fairhaven Parkway, Turn onto 30th Street, Turn onto Old Samish Road in 0.9 Miles, Follow for 1.2 Miles then turn onto 688 Old Samish Road.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: false
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2024
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: Yes
  • Parking Type: Carport-Detached, Driveway Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Detached Carport, Driveway
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 2
  • Full Baths Upper: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 1
  • 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: 3
  • ADU Baths: 1
Bedroom Information
  • ADU Beds: 1
  • Bedrooms Main: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 1
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Features: Second Primary Bedroom, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Solarium/Atrium, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
  • Room and Floor: Bonus Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Family Room-Main, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Utility Room-Main, Bedroom-Main, Bedroom-None, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Full-None, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Central A/C, Ductless
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless, Stove/Free Standing
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Room List: Bonus Room, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Family Room, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room, Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Three Quarter
  • Number Of Showers: 4
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Metal/Vinyl, Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • Security Features: Partially Fenced
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Private, Water Catchment System
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: Septic
  • Water Company: Private Water Catchment System
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Propane, Wood
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Two
  • Lot Topography: Level,Partial Slope
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Tax Records
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1968
  • Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Dirt Road
  • Lot Size Source: Tax Records
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3703172891670000
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 3908
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 3111
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 3111.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 688 Old Samish Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 19, 2025

Sold

NWMLS #2397551

$1,050,000
Aug 15, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1909660076

$1,050,000

+15.5% / yr

Jul 3, 2025

Pending

NWMLS #2397551

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/19/2025

Sold

NWMLS #2397551

$1,050,000
08/15/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1909660076

$1,050,000

+15.5% / yr

07/03/2025

Pending

NWMLS #2397551

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

Public Records for 688 Old Samish Road

Taxable ValueLand$368,344Additions$646,471Total$1,014,815
Tax Record2025$9,078 ($756 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths5Total Finished SqFt2,314 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,314 SqFtUnfinished Basement Area1,421 SqFtStories1Lot Size214,315 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningR5ACountyWHATCOMAPN370317 289167 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 688 Old Samish 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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