Listed by Hansen Group Real Estate Inc
$1,689,000

1538 Fairview St Bellingham, WA 98229

Estimated payment $9,892/month

Total Views 9,707
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,914 Sq Ft
$882 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Docks
  • No HOA
  • Kulshan Middle School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Bathroom on Main Level

About This Home

Rare and flat lakefront property on Lake Whatcom presents a fantastic opportunity to create your dream home & live one of Bellingham’s most coveted lifestyles. Shred those glassy mornings on your surf board or kayak & enjoy the vacation mindset year round with full beach access and 50 foot unobstructed shoreline. The main residence is a spacious, solid footprint awaiting your creative vision. Fully finished luxury detached apartment adds even more versatility. Best views on the lake situated in a very walkable neighborhood. Mountain biking on world class Galbraith is just up the street! This lifestyle can’t be beat. Architectural drawings are available!

Listing Agent

Jon Hansen

Hansen Group Real Estate Inc License #7746 Listed on: 03/14/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Olivia Kyles

Hansen Group Real Estate Inc License #22009049

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2343162

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,143

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 9,706 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lake Front
  • South Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,914 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Lake Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Carport

Outdoor Features

  • Docks
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Geneva Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803260471520000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,143

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Inclusions: See Remarks
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Prev Status: Active
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1914
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 33

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: See Remarks
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: See Remarks
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 2
  • SquareFootageFinished: 0
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 1914
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: See Remarks

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Lake
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Low Bank, Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Available
  • Water Source: See Remarks
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: None
  • Heating Yn: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3803260471520000
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2228
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9706
  • Zoning: UR
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Dock,Fenced-Partially
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: See Remarks

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11143

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: See Remarks

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $11,143 $1,280,697 $875,680 $405,017
2023 $11,143 $1,313,304 $897,976 $415,328
2022 $9,289 $1,112,991 $761,011 $351,980
2021 $8,746 $869,524 $594,540 $274,984
2020 $8,476 $805,115 $550,500 $254,615
2019 $7,910 $762,946 $526,140 $236,806
2018 $7,990 $720,772 $497,202 $223,570
2017 $6,971 $620,206 $427,311 $192,895
2016 $1,641 $564,206 $388,562 $175,644
2015 $6,229 $528,208 $366,521 $161,687
2014 -- $512,325 $355,500 $156,825
2013 -- $493,875 $332,318 $161,557
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/14/2025 03/14/25 For Sale $1,689,000 -- $882 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $750,000 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $225,280 First American Title Ins
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $525,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $222,750 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2343162

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380326-047152-0000