Listing
$949,000
Original list price: $959,000
551 Su••••• Rd (Sign up for 50 free credits to unlock)Bellingham, WA 98229
Property Description
Looking for a character home with total seclusion on the southside? This unique property is unlike anything else. A long driveway winds through a beautiful forest with seasonal creek to a magical setting. The property is 10 acres, with approximately 3 cleared acres of homesite surrounded by dense woods. No other homes are visible. The area around the home is very sunny, with lush raised gardens, an orchard, berries, and a chicken coop with run. This PNW styled custom home is not the typical cookie cutter box you've seen a thousand times. There is a true great room with vaulted ceilings and clerestory, and extensive wood floors. The open kitchen has cherry cabinetry and Corian counters. A cozy free-standing wood stove provides comfortable heat, and there is a 2nd decorative fireplace. Heating and cooling is also provided by ductless mini splits. The large primary bedroom on the main floor has a private deck. The lower floor rec room offers ADU possibilities for a separate suite. 50 year aluminum shingle roof was installed in 2008. Huge 1680 sq ft shop with 220 outlets has multiple rooms for office, storage, parking, or work space. Private well and septic. This home is in the Lk Samish watershed and is not a part of the water adjudication process that burdens the rest of the County. Excellent southside schools: Wade King, Fairhaven, and Sehome. Easy I-5 access makes this a convenient location whether heading north or south. Close to Lake Samish Park for swimming and boating.
Property Facts & Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Status
- Closed
- Listed
- Aug 18, 2026
- Sold
- Sep 29, 2026
- List Price
- $959,000
- Price per Sq Ft
- $479/sqft
- ZIP Code
- 98229
- Full Baths
- 1
- Stories
- 1
- Parking
- Garage Detached, RV Parking
- Heating
- Ductless, Stove/Free Standing, Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- Ductless
- Construction
- Wood, Wood
- Style
- Contemporary
- Property Tax (2026)
- $8,856/yr
- Assessed Value
- $921,107
- County
- Whatcom
- School District
- Bellingham Public Schools
Estimated Value
Automated estimate. Not an appraisal.
Features & Amenities
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
- Bedrooms On Lower Level: 1
- Primary Bedroom Level: Main
- Bedroom 1 Level: Lower
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1.75
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
- Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
- Full Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
- Three Quarter Bathrooms On Lower Level: 1
Land Info
- Land Lease: No
- Lot Description: Dirt Road, Secluded
- Lot Size Acres: 10.09
- Topography: Level, Rolling
- Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Wooded
- Lot Size Square Feet: 439520
Utilities
- Power Production Type: Electric, Wood
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water Source: Individual Well
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Washer
Other Rooms
- Bathroom - Full Level: Main
- Bathroom - Three Quarter Level: Lower
- Entry Level: Main
- Kitchen With Eating Space Level: Main
- Rec Room Level: Lower
- Utility Room Level: Lower
- Basement Features: Daylight, Finished
- Great Room Level: Main
Home Features
- View: Territorial
- Security Features: Security Gate
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater, Wired for Generator
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Engineered Hardwood, Vinyl
Garage and Parking
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Open Parking: No
- Parking Features: Garage-Detached, RV Parking
- Parking Total: 2
- Garage Sqft: 1680
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Level: Main
School Information
- Elementary School: Wade King Elem
- High School: Sehome High
- High School District: Bellingham
- Middle School: Fairhaven Mid
- School District: Bellingham
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Ductless
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
- Heating Features: Ductless, Stove/Free Standing, Wall Furnace
- Heating Fuel: Electric,Wood
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Water Heaters: Electric
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 8856
- Source Listing Status: Sold
- County: Whatcom
- Directions: From I-5 take either North Lake Samish exit 246 or South Lake Samish exit 242. Use GPS from either exit.
- Tax Year: 2026
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Area: 860 - Bellingham
- List Development Name: Lake Samish
- Source Neighborhood: Lake Samish
- Parcel Number: 3703261220360000
- Subdivision: Lake Samish
- Zoning: R5A
Homeowners Association
- Association: No
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1980
- Year Built: 1991
- Building Area Total: 1980
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Construction Materials: Wood, Wood
- Entry Location: Main
- Foundation Details: Poured Concrete, Slab
- Levels: One
- Property Age: 35
- Property Condition: Very Good
- Roof: Metal
- Levels or Stories: One
- Structure Type: House
- House Style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Total Area Sqft: 1980
- Elevation Units: Feet
- Vaulted Ceiling: Yes
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
Exterior and Lot Features
- Deck
- Gated Entry
- Outbuildings
- RV Parking
- Shop
- Deck: Yes
Price & Event History
| Date | Event | Price | $/Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Sold | $949,000 | $479 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Listed | $959,000 | $484 |
| Feb 28, 2016 | Sold | $350,000 | $177 |
| May 13, 2009 | Sold | $379,950 | $192 |
| Mar 19, 2009 | Listing removed | $379,995 | $192 |
| Jan 22, 2009 | Listed | $379,995 | $192 |
Property Tax History
| Year | Tax | Assessed | Land | Building | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,856 | $921,107 | $515,523 | $405,584 | $921,107 |
| 2025 | $7,716 | $921,107 | $515,523 | $405,584 | $921,107 |
| 2024 | $7,223 | $855,709 | $415,534 | $440,175 | $855,709 |
| 2023 | $5,901 | $620,066 | $301,105 | $318,961 | $620,066 |
| 2022 | $5,726 | $539,187 | $261,830 | $277,357 | $539,187 |
| 2021 | $4,931 | $456,938 | $221,890 | $235,048 | $456,938 |
| 2020 | $5,084 | $456,938 | $221,890 | $235,048 | $456,938 |
| 2019 | $4,689 | $422,601 | $216,813 | $205,788 | $422,601 |
| 2018 | $4,831 | $371,032 | $190,356 | $180,676 | $371,032 |
| 2017 | $4,395 | $351,572 | $180,372 | $171,200 | $351,572 |
| 2016 | $4,087 | $342,167 | $175,547 | $166,620 | $342,167 |
| 2015 | $4,050 | $328,870 | $168,725 | $160,145 | $328,870 |
Nearby Schools
- Wade King Elementary School4.5 mi
Public · Elementary · Grades K-5
- Sehome High School6.1 mi
Public · High · Grades 9-12
- Fairhaven Middle School6.2 mi
Public · Middle · Grades 6-8
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Location
Lat 48.66012 · Lng -122.39548