Last Sold Price
5 beds2,370 sqft$319/sqft
809 40th St, Bellingham, WA 98229

Description

Spacious 5-bedroom Samish neighborhood home boasts a versatile layout with peek-a-boo bay, islands & Canadian mountain views! Sun filled with skylights & large windows. Enjoy sunsets by the fireplace or relax on the large wraparound deck. Main floor features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms & laundry. Lower level offers a separate entrance, 2 bedrooms, full bathroom & 2-car garage; ideal for an in-law suite. Oversized lot offers RV/boat parking, 2 sheds & garden space. New 50-year roof w/ brand new gutters...Spacious 5-bedroom Samish neighborhood home boasts a versatile layout with peek-a-boo bay, islands & Canadian mountain views! Sun filled with skylights & large windows. Enjoy sunsets by the fireplace or relax on the large wraparound deck. Main floor features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms & laundry. Lower level offers a separate entrance, 2 bedrooms, full bathroom & 2-car garage; ideal for an in-law suite. Oversized lot offers RV/boat parking, 2 sheds & garden space. New 50-year roof w/ brand new gutters & newer water heater adds peace of mind. Prime location near Fairhaven, downtown & WWU. Escape to nearby Mtn biking & hiking trails at Galbraith Mtn, lake Padden & Interurban. ADU/DADU potential-bring your vision and build instant equity!
LISTING CLOSED: 10/07/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Robert A.Sather • John L. Scott Bellingham
    P: (360) 671-9640 robertsather@johnlscott.com
  2. Listed by Paul Balzotti • John L. Scott Bellingham
    P: (360) 671-9640 paulbalzotti@johnlscott.com

Property Details for 809 40th Street

Status
MLS #
2432127
Days on Market
6
Cumulative Days on Market
6
Taxes
$6,092 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1992
Lot Size
0.32 AC / 14,019 SF
Community Name
Samish
School District
Bellingham
View
Mountain(s), Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
2
Total Covered Parking
2
Entry Date
09-12-2025
Energy Source
Electric,Natural Gas
Sewer
Sewer Connected

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$800,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

96.6%

[Bellingham, WA]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of John L. Scott Bellingham

Sold By RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

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Building Information for 809 40th Street

Stories-Year Built1992Building Size-Lot Size0.32 AC / 14,019 SF

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Property Information for 809 40th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Deck, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, RV Parking
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Directions: GPS is Accurate
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Garage-Attached, RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, RV Parking
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 1
  • Full Baths Main: 2
  • 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
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 2
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Laminate, Carpet
  • Basement: Finished
  • Features: Bath Off Primary, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room and Floor: Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Utility Room-Lower, Bedroom-Main, Bedroom-Lower, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Full-Lower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Room List: Dining Room, Entry Hall, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room, Bedroom, Bathroom Full
  • Number Of Showers: 3
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood Products
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Two
  • Lot Topography: Partial Slope
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 37
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved
  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3703050083550000
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2370
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2370
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space, Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 2370.0
  • 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 809 40th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 7, 2025

Sold

NWMLS #2432127

$755,000
Oct 2, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1915474183

$755,000

+4.7% / yr

Sep 18, 2025

Pending

NWMLS #2432127

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/07/2025

Sold

NWMLS #2432127

$755,000
10/02/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1915474183

$755,000

+4.7% / yr

09/18/2025

Pending

NWMLS #2432127

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

Public Records for 809 40th Street

Taxable ValueLand$303,050Additions$496,310Total$799,360
Tax Record2025$6,538 ($545 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,370 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,650 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt720 SqFtStories1Lot Size14,501 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1992ZoningRS20.0CountyWHATCOMAPN370305 008355 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 809 40th Street

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: 809 40th Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
$755,000
5
2,370
14,019
$243,150
3
2,092
$282,750
3
1,615
5,443
$34,500
8,625
$675,000
3
2
796
7,841
$750,000
3
1,756
7,841

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Listing Courtesy of John L. Scott Bellingham

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