Sold323d on market
1501 Samish Way
Bellingham, WA, 98229 • Samish Hill • Whatcom County
$625,000
$337/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,856Sqft
0.31 acLot
1976Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Scenic Views
Bay · Ocean · Sea · Sound
Contemporary Style
Built 1976 · 50 years of history
Samish
Samish Hill
Outdoor Living
Fireplace · Laminate · Water Heater
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
3-Car Garage
Attached Garage · RV Parking
This home is in high demand
Listed 323 days ago · 6 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
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People checking out this listing
323 days on market
Established listing
$337/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1976
Million-dollar views for only $635K. Vintage 70's 3bed/2bath home w/solid bones but in need of cosmetic TLC. West facing home on a landscaped 1/3-acre. Garden spot, fruit trees & fully fenced backyard. The home does have a newer roof. Basement is set up as a MIL suite w/a separate outside entrance & garage. Has been rented out in the past. Panoramic views of Puget Sound from both levels. Huge 29ft deep garage/shop w/high bay doors. This property is suited for 2 ADU's under today's guidelines. Possibly 4 units plus existing home using the new middle housing condominium process (2026). Lot could possibly accommodate 8 to 10 units under the new in-full housing toolkit 2026 (w/o existing home). Buyer to verify development potential. As-Is sale.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights fruit trees, garden spot, and west facing home as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,868/month
Principal & Interest$3,035
Property Tax$625
Insurance$208
Down payment20% ($125,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.12% rate · 30yr fixed · $500,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1976
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Electric, Natural Gas, Wood
CoolingForced Air, Heat Pump, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
Parking3 Attached Garage spaces
Lot0.31 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleContemporary
ConditionFair
Year built1976
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Electric, Natural Gas, Wood
CoolingForced Air, Heat Pump, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
RoofComposition
ConstructionCement Planked, Wood Siding, Cement Plank
Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Bellingham / Sewer Connected, Company: City of Bellingham
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached Garage, RV Parking
Garage3 spaces
BasementFinished
Fireplaces1
Lot0.31 Acres
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSamish Hill
ZoningRS20.0
Annual tax$481
Parcel3703064600240000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Disposal
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Garbage Disposal
Water Heater: Gas
Water Heater Location: Lower Garage
Flooring
Laminate
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Heat Pump
High Efficiency (Unspecified)
Electric
Natural Gas
Wood
Cooling
Forced Air
Heat Pump
High Efficiency (Unspecified)
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached Garage
RV Parking
Construction
Cement Planked
Wood Siding
Cement Plank
Patio & Porch
Fireplace
Laminate
Water Heater
Lot Features
Paved
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Fully
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Outbuildings
Patio
RV Parking
Shop
Views
Bay
Ocean
Sea
Sound
Utilities
Xfinity
Xfinity
Room details
15 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
LowerBedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainBathroom Full
LowerOther
LowerListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market323
Est. value$640,500
Est. rent$3,655/mo
Tax rate0.70%
Price/sqft$337
On marketJun 6, 2025
PostedApr 24, 2025
Last sold$625,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedJun 19, 2025
Tour days6
Views6
How are the schools in Bellingham?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Bellingham, WA, 98229
Price history
5 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
May 19, 2025Sold$625,000$337NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 6, 2025Pending Sale$635,000$342NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 6, 2025Price Change$635,000$342NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 24, 2025Listed For Sale$649,000$350NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 4, 2007Sold$355,080$191Public Record
Sold$625,000
May 19, 2025•$337/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$635,000
May 6, 2025•$342/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$635,000
May 6, 2025•$342/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$649,000
Apr 24, 2025•$350/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$355,080
Oct 4, 2007•$191/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2024$481$760,958
Apr 8, 2023$457$788,164
Apr 8, 2022$493$670,782
Apr 8, 2021$565$540,968
Apr 8, 2020$617$474,529
Apr 8, 2019$617$450,431
Apr 8, 2018$640$359,233
Apr 8, 2017$680$318,869
Apr 8, 2016$722$293,612
Apr 8, 2015$726$278,458
Apr 8, 2014$726$265,192
Apr 8, 2013$1,328$252,570
Apr 8, 2012—$291,479
Apr 8, 2011—$292,214
Apr 8, 2010—$298,349
Apr 8, 2009$2,826$313,485
Apr 8, 2008$2,233$313,485
Apr 8, 2007$2,233$226,875
Apr 8, 2005$2,585$226,875
Apr 8, 2004$2,585$226,875
Apr 8, 2003$1,957$161,710
Apr 8, 2002$1,903$161,710
Apr 8, 2001$1,910$161,710
Apr 8, 2000—$161,710
Apr 8, 1999—$138,085
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Bellingham, WA • Whatcom County
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Nearby zip codes
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