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#2382222, Jason Lee, Listing office: Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
$2,975,000 List price
486 W Lake Samish Dr Bellingham, WA 98229
4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
4,612 sqft
0.5 acres
$645 / sqft
House
Property details
About 486 W Lake Samish Dr
Attractive Owner Financing offered. Exceptional double-lot (486 & 488 W Lake Samish) estate with 150 of Lake Samish waterfront and rare abundant parking for 8-15 vehicles. Well repaired and maintained home offering panoramic lake views and a blend of indoor comfort and outdoor splendor for year-round lakeside living. The primary lot features a well-maintained 4,600 SF home with 3+ bedrooms with loft and den w/ closet, 3.25 baths, large 2,000 SF platform deck, dock and firepit. Additional lot offers detached garage, garden, firewood shed and modernized waterfront boat house. Professionally landscaped grounds with irrigation system enhance natural beauty. Covered entries throughout.
Highlights
HeatingDuctless, Forced Air, Heat Pump
StatusActive
CoolingDuctless
Size4,612 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.51 Acres
Year built1926
ParkingDriveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
MLS #2360555
Garage2 spaces
WaterfrontLake Front
FireplacePellet Stove
ViewLake
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Fireplace
- Fireplace: Pellet Stove
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
- Waterfront: Lake Front
- View: Lake
- Exterior: Wood
- Heating: Ductless, Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling: Ductless
- List Price: $2,975,000
- Price/SqFt: $645
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $10,720
- Tax Year: 2022
- Directions: From I-5, exit 242 to Nulle Rd. E on Nulle Rd, North on W Lake Samish Dr. Property is approx. 2 miles down W Lake Samish on right
- Year Built: 1926
- Living Area: 4,612 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.51 Acres
- MLS Number: 2360555
- MLS Name: NWMLS
- Office Name: Gage CRE
- Office Phone: (360) 483-0508
- Listing Agent: Greg Martineau
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 07, 2007 | Home Sold | $850,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,414,557 | $10,720 |
| 2021 | $1,140,803 | $12,027 |
| 2020 | $1,000,696 | $10,720 |
| 2019 | $949,877 | $10,494 |
| 2018 | $866,567 | $9,944 |
| 2017 | $769,197 | $8,784 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Wade King Elementary School
Public District PK-5
4.8 mi
•2155 Yew Street Rd
6
Geneva Elementary School
Public District PK-5
6.2 mi
•1401 Geneva St
4
Happy Valley Elementary School
Public District PK-5
6.3 mi
•1041 24th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $60,294. Residents of Bellingham, WA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
30%
<35k
45%
35k-100k
21%
100k-200k
4%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
40%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
34%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
10%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
17%
18-34 yrs old
51%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dick's Sporting Goods
Dillards
Wal-Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Texas Roadhouse
Cracker Barrel
Hardee's
What do the neighbors drive?
Subaru
Cadillac
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
New Country
News/Talk/Information
Classic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 486 W Lake Samish Dr
The listing price of 486 W Lake Samish Dr property is $2,975,000.
The property 486 W Lake Samish Dr is a house located in Bellingham, Washington, 98229.
Active Listing: 486 W Lake Samish Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 486 W Lake Samish Dr are: Wade King Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Geneva Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Happy Valley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Kulshan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Fairhaven Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Edison Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Sehome High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Options High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Bellingham High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2022 is $10,720 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 7, 2007 for $850,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 486 W Lake Samish Dr has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 486 W Lake Samish Dr is 4,612 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 486 W Lake Samish Dr is 1926.
This home is located at 486 W Lake Samish Dr in Bellingham, WA and zip code 98229 in the El Reposa Place neighborhood. This 4,612 square foot home, which was built in 1926, sits on a 0.51 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 6, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,975,000.
Bellingham, WA housing market in May 2025 saw over 48 listings sold above listed price, more than 37 sold at listed price and over 52 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Bellingham, WA increased by 20.2% between April and May 2025. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 33 days, the median list price was $646,116.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.