Address
859 E Lake Samish Drive, Bellingham, WA
Price
$ 1,200,000
Property Attributes
- ID#2540011
- TypeSingle Family
- CountyWHATCOM
- CityBellingham
- AreaBellingham
- NeighborhoodLake Samish
- Zip98229
- StyleContemporary
- Year Built1982
- Taxes$ 15978
- Price$ 1,200,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2826
- Lot Size0.6 Acres
Data Source:
Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
Property Description
Rare Lake Samish waterfront opportunity - sold strictly AS-IS, WHERE-IS. Set on 0.6 acre no-bank waterfront parcel with 72+ feet of frontage on the lake's coveted northeast shore, this 1982 Northwest Contemporary offers the setting and views that simply cannot be built today. The 2,826+sf, 3-bed/3-bath home features a soaring vaulted wood ceiling, an oversized living room with a fireplace and woodstove, a kitchen with breakfast nook, formal dining, and a main-level bath with sauna. Upstairs are two guest bedrooms and a primary suite with a lake-view balcony. An attached 3+ car garage offers rare storage for boats and water-sport gear, and a private dock and float await restoration. This is a true fixer for the visionary buyer or builder. The roof has a small leak, is at the end of its economic life, and needs immediate replacement, and the home shows deferred maintenance, settling, and stress cracking; the primary bath is semi-finished. Bring your contractor and your imagination. Domestic water is drawn from Lake Samish under a WA Department of Ecology permit and treated with an advanced filtration system. Direct, no-bank Lake Samish frontage rarely comes to market. Priced to reflect condition and offered for cash or renovation financing - the real upside here is the address and the shoreline. Buyer to verify all information, square footage systems, and permitted use to their satisfaction.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 6/14/2026 | Listed $1,200,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 2826 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Sewer Connected |
| Heating | 90%+ High Efficiency,Forced Air |
| Cooling | See Remarks |
| Possession | Closing |
| Roof | Composition |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Year Built | 1982 |
| View | Lake,Mountains |
| Topography | Level,Sloped |
| Levels | One and One Half |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Waterfront Features | No Bank |
| Building Name | Lake Samish |
| County | Whatcom |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Attached Garage | Yes |
| Subdivision Name | Lake Samish |
| Facing Direction | West |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Special Listing Conditions | None |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From Bellingham,take I-5 south to Exit 246; from Seattle,take I-5 north Exit 246 (Lake Samish Rd). Follow Lake Samish Rd to E Lake Samish Rd along the east shore to 859 E Lake Samish Rd. |
| City | Bellingham |
| Entry Location | Main |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| High School District | Bellingham |
| MLS Area | 860 - Bellingham |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 26136 |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional,Rehab Loan,See Remarks |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 15978 |
| Property Condition | Fixer |
| Public Remarks | Rare Lake Samish waterfront opportunity - sold strictly AS-IS,WHERE-IS. Set on 0.6 acre no-bank waterfront parcel with 72+ feet of frontage on the lake's coveted northeast shore,this 1982 Northwest C |
| Structure Type | House |
| Building Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Water Company | Lake |
| Property Style | 11 - 1 1/2 Story |
| NWM_ShowMapLink | Yes |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Fireplace,Sauna,Skylight(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Water Heater,Wet Bar |
|---|---|
| Basement | None |
| Flooring | Hardwood,Vinyl,Carpet |
| Total Fireplaces | 2 |
| Fireplace Features | Gas,See Remarks,Wood Burning |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Total Baths | 3 |
| Water Heater Type | Propane |
| Water Heater Location | Garage |
| Fireplaces Main | 2 |
| Power Production Type | Electric,Propane |
| Bedrooms Upper | 3 |
| Baths Full Upper | 2 |
| Baths Full Main | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Wood Products |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Attached Garage |
| Lot Features | Paved,Value In Land |
| Water Source | Lake,See Remarks |
| Total Parking | 6 |
| Inclusions | Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Leased Equipment,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s) |
| Foundation Details | Poured Concrete |
| Building Area Total | 2826 |
| Lot Dimensions | 72x320x991x344 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.6 |
| Waterfront Y/N | Yes |
| Covered Spaces | 3 |
| Irrigation Water Rights Y/N | No |
| Waterfront Footage | 72 |
| Site Features | Cable TV,Deck,Dock,Propane |
| Parking Uncovered Total | 3 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 98229
Price
Taxes
Year Built
Visits
In The Neighborhood
Bellingham
$ 1,287,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 2,842 SqFt
- Rooms
- 2 Beds + 2.5 Baths
Listed by: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Bellingham
$ 1,600,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 3,105 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 2.5 Baths
Listed by: Muljat Group
Bellingham
$ 615,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 924 SqFt
- Rooms
- 2 Beds + 1 Baths
Listed by: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
