961 West Lake Samish Drive
Bellingham, WA 98229
$1,595,000
Price
5
Beds
5
Baths
5,553 Sq. Ft.
$287 / Sq. Ft.
5,553
Sq. Ft.
$287
per Sq. Ft.
Listing provided courtesy of Fairhaven Realty br of Lakeway
Description
Lake Samish waterfront living at it's best! This stunning 5 bedroom, 5 bath home, features expansive lake views from nearly every room. Relax and enjoy the outdoor patios with tucked away privacy and charm. There's a detached outbuilding for your work area, or hobbies ready for your to use your imagination and make it your own. This is an extremely lucrative and popular short or long term Airbnb Rental. Just let the profits roll in. I do have to mention that this home is close to Galbraith Mountain...Lake Samish waterfront living at it's best! This stunning 5 bedroom, 5 bath home, features expansive lake views from nearly every room. Relax and enjoy the outdoor patios with tucked away privacy and charm. There's a detached outbuilding for your work area, or hobbies ready for your to use your imagination and make it your own. This is an extremely lucrative and popular short or long term Airbnb Rental. Just let the profits roll in. I do have to mention that this home is close to Galbraith Mountain bike trails! Truly a perfect setting for a vibrant lifestyle.
- Listed by Jane Agard • Fairhaven Realty br of Lakeway
Property Details for 961 West Lake Samish Drive
Community Name
Lake Samish
School DistrictBellingham
ViewLake
Number of Assigned Spaces1
Total Covered Parking1
Entry Date09-16-2024
Energy SourceElectric,Propane
SewerSewer Connected
LISTING UPDATED: 11/13/2024 10:45 AM
Property Details for 961 West Lake Samish Drive
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 2290703 |
| Days on Market | 58 |
| Cumulative Days on Market | 227 |
| Taxes | $10,489 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential |
| Year Built | 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 AC / 16,460 SF |
| County | Whatcom County |
Building Information for 961 West Lake Samish Drive
Stories-Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,460 SF
Property Information for 961 West Lake Samish Drive
Summary
Location and General Information
- Style: 15 - Multi Level
- Building Information: Built On Lot
- Site Features: Deck, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking
- Area: 860 - Bellingham
- Elementary School: Wade King Elem
- Middle Or Junior School: Fairhaven Mid
- High School: Sehome High
- Community Features: Boat Launch
- Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
- Directions: Lake Samish bridge is closed, replacement is underway. Please Exit I5 at exit 242, west on Nulle Rd, Right on W Lake Samish. Approximately 3 miles, home is on the left.
- Property Sub Type: RESI
- Bus Line Nearby: true
- View: Yes
- Waterfront: Yes
- Entry Location: Lower
- Direction Faces: North
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Year: 2024
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1.0
- 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: 5
- Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
- Half Bathrooms: 0
- Full Baths Lower: 0
- Full Baths Main: 1
- Full Baths Upper: 4
- 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: 1
Bedroom Information
- Bedrooms Main: 0
- Bedrooms Upper: 5
- Bedrooms Lower: 0
- Bedrooms Possible: 5
- Master Bedroom Level: Second
Interior Features
- Fireplaces Total: 2
- Fireplaces Main: 1
- Fireplaces Upper: 1
- Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Basement: Daylight, Partially Finished
- Features: Second Primary Bedroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile, Fireplace, Laminate Hardwood, Water Heater
- Water Heater Location: Basement
- Room and Floor: Den/Office-Main, Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Lower, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Second, Utility Room-Lower, Bedroom-Second, Bedroom-Third, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Full-Second
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Trash Compactor, Washer(s)
- Cooling: No
- Cooling: None
- Fireplace Features: Pellet Stove
- Fireplace: Yes
- Heating: Yes
- Heating: 90%+ High Efficiency
- FIRPTA: No
- Water Heater Type: Electric
- Room List: Den/Office, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room, Bedroom, Bathroom Full
- Number Of Showers: 5
Exterior Features
- Exterior: Wood
- Roof: Flat
- Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Trash Compactor,Washer(s)
- Waterfront Description: Bank-Low, Lake
- Security Features: FullyFenced
Property
Utilities
- Water Source: Private
- Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer Company: Lake Samish Water Dist.
- Water Company: Lake Samish Water Dist.
- Power Production Type: Electric, Propane
Property and Assessments
- New Construction YN: No
- Senior Exemption: No
- Zoning Jurisdiction: County
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Level: Multi/Split
- Zoning Remarks: RR2
- Lot Topography: Level,Partial Slope,Sloped
- First Right Of Refusal: false
- Letter On File: Duplicate Prop Type
- MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
- Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
- Senior Community: No
- Special Listing Conditions: None
- Year Built Effective: 2004
- Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
- Lot Details: Paved
- Lot Number: A
- Lot Size Source: Realist
- Waterfront Footage: 67
- Parcel Number Free Text: 3703273223960000
- Calculated Square Footage: 5553
- Structure Type: House
- Square Footage Finished: 4242
- Square Footage Unfinished: 1311
- Building Area Total: 5553.0
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Type: Residential
- Elevation Units: Feet
- Irrigation Water Rights: No
- Water Access: Beach Rights,Deeded Access
Rental
Rent Information
- Occupant Type: Owner
- Land Lease: No
Property History for 961 West Lake Samish Drive
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 961 West Lake Samish Drive
Taxable ValueLand$446,760Additions$616,268Total$1,063,028
Tax Record2021$8,062 ($672 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt4,242 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt3,738 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt504 SqFtStories2StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952ZoningRR2CountyWHATCOMAPN370327 322396 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 961 West Lake Samish Drive
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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