Last Sold Price
3 beds2,088 sqft$239/sqft
785 Old Samish Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229

Description

S. Bellingham Gentleman's Farm minutes from I-5, Pine & Cedar Lakes Trailhead & Fairhaven! Incredibly serene with wooded mountain views this home has a definite lodge-like feel. Open floor plan, fir trim, maple cabinets & floors & sunlight galore! There is even a heated shop 35'x30' with room for an RV or boat, a garden studio by a waterfall, the "Clubhouse" in the back yard where many a good time has been had (Kingdome bleachers remain) & an expansive deck and sauna! This is a rare opportunity!S. Bellingham Gentleman's Farm minutes from I-5, Pine & Cedar Lakes Trailhead & Fairhaven! Incredibly serene with wooded mountain views this home has a definite lodge-like feel. Open floor plan, fir trim, maple cabinets & floors & sunlight galore! There is even a heated shop 35'x30' with room for an RV or boat, a garden studio by a waterfall, the "Clubhouse" in the back yard where many a good time has been had (Kingdome bleachers remain) & an expansive deck and sauna! This is a rare opportunity!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/15/2011 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lynda L. Hinton • Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
    P: 398-360-734-7500

Property Details for 785 Old Samish Road

Status
MLS #
213805
Days on Market
45
Cumulative Days on Market
29
Taxes
$4,154 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1992
Lot Size
4.79 AC / 208,652 SF
Community Name
South
School District
Bellingham
Number of Assigned Spaces
4
Total Covered Parking
4
Entry Date
04-27-2011
Sewer
Septic Tank

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$635,000

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

93.9%

Bellingham, WA

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Location

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Building Information for 785 Old Samish Road

Stories-Year Built1992Building Size-Lot Size4.79 AC / 208,652 SF

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Property Information for 785 Old Samish Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Hot Tub/Spa, Outbuildings, Patio, Shop
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Wade King Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fairhaven Mid
  • High School: Sehome High
  • Directions: N Lk Samish Exit, turn rt & left onto Old Samish Road or take Fairhaven Parkway turn E & S on 30th, left on Old Samish Road to property on the west side. 1/10 m S of Pine & Cedar Lakes Trailhead!
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2011
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Open Parking: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 0
  • Full Baths Upper: 2
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 1
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 0
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Master, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, Sauna, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Water Heater Location: Laundry Room
  • Room and Floor: Bathroom Full-Upper, Entry Hall-Main, Utility Room-Main, Bathroom Half-Main, Den/Office-Main, Living Room-Main, Master Bedroom-Upper, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Dining Room-Main, Bedroom-Upper
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Spa: Yes
  • Water Heater Type: LPG
  • Room List: Bathroom Full, Entry Hall, Utility Room, Bathroom Half, Den/Office, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen With Eating Space, Dining Room, Bedroom
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator
  • Waterfront Description: Creek
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air,Insert
  • Water Source: Shared Well
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: Private Septic
  • Water Company: Shared Well
  • Power Production Type: Propane
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Septic System, Propane
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Two
  • Zoning Remarks: R-5A
  • Lot Topography: Rolling,Sloped
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 1
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Secluded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Number: B
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 370317403045
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2088
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2088
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Pasture, Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 2088.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Multi Family
Financing / Income and Expenses
  • Leased Equipment: LPG Tank
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 785 Old Samish Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 15, 2011

Sold

NWMLS #213805

$500,000
Jul 13, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #311740675

$500,000
Jun 11, 2011

Pending

NWMLS #213805

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/15/2011

Sold

NWMLS #213805

$500,000
07/13/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #311740675

$500,000
06/11/2011

Pending

NWMLS #213805

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

Public Records for 785 Old Samish Road

Taxable ValueLand$394,547Additions$714,022Total$1,108,569
Tax Record2025$9,916 ($826 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,088 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,088 SqFtStories2Lot Size208,652 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1992ZoningR5ACountyWHATCOMAPN370317 403045 0000

Schools near 785 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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