Listed by COMPASS, Bought with Coldwell Banker Bain
$999,000
SOLD SEP 5, 2025

4955 Samish Way Bellingham, WA 98229

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,280 Sq Ft
1.7 Acres

Recently Sold

$438 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Secluded Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fairhaven Middle School Rated A-
  • Territorial View
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of September 2025

South B’ham 1.7-acre Basecamp offers direct access to Galbraith trails & Padden wilderness! One-level, 2280 SF custom home is designed for connection & comfort. The wide open Great Room is anchored by a cozy fireplace & a spacious chef’s kitchen w/hardwood cabinets & a butcher block island. Relax in the spa-inspired primary suite w/built-ins, library-style reading nook, soaking tub & stone-inlaid tile shower. Two guest BRs share a dbl-vanity bath. The home office w/French doors + a flex room w/Murphy bed offers space for guests. Enjoy the backyard patio, Gazebo, lawns & terraced garden inside the fenced/gated area. Huge attached garage, XL storage shed, RV parking space & more. Attends South Side schools. This property is DIALED!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brandon Nelson

COMPASS License #25442 Listed on: 07/31/2025

COMPASS

Last Buyer's Agent

Bethnie Morrison

Coldwell Banker Bain License #28014

Coldwell Banker Bain

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2414553

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,660

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 1.7 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Dog Run
  • Gated Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 2,280 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Gazebo
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Wade King Elementary School
  • Fairhaven Mid Middle School
  • Sehome High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Well
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Samish Subdivision
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block Lots 1-10 / 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3703093200280000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,660

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Building Name: WASHINGTON IMPROVEMENT CO'S 1ST ADD TO FAIRHAVEN
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2280
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Jetted Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2280
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.25
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2280
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Adjacent to Public Land, Paved, Secluded
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Cement Plank
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: false
  • ConstructionMethods: Standard Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Individual Well
  • Security: Partially Fenced, Security Gate
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Septic
  • WaterCompany: Well
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage
  • WaterHeaterType: Tank / Natural Gas
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Sehome High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fairhaven Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3703093200280000
  • Topography: Level,Partial Slope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.7039
  • Lot Size: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 74224
  • Zoning: R5A
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cabana/Gazebo,Dog Run,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,Gated Entry,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County
  • LotNumber: Lots 1-10

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8660

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wade King Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2025
Closed on
Sep 2, 2025
Sold by
Loeffelholz Todd A and Loeffelholz Suzanne L
Bought by
Wennen Mary D and Wennen Michael L
Seller's Agent
Brandon Nelson
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Bethnie Morrison
Coldwell Banker Bain
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$999,000
Views
16

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1176.21%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Outstanding Balance
$500,000
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$634,649

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2015
Closed on
May 27, 2015
Sold by
Anscomb Colin and Sofie Anscomb Maryann
Bought by
Loeffelholz Todd and Loeffelholz Suzanne L
Seller's Agent
James Sofie
Aero Properties
Buyer's Agent
Chuck Occhiogrosso
Coldwell Banker Bain
List Price
$467,900
Sold Price
$455,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,900
-2.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.96%
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2005
Sold by
Williamson Dan and Williamson Teresa
Bought by
Anscomb Colin and Sofie Anscomb Maryann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2003
Sold by
Cymar Us Holdings Inc
Bought by
Williamson Dan and Williamson Teresa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2002
Sold by
Arntzen Donald L and Arntzen Judy R
Bought by
Cymar Us Holdings Inc
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $999,000 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $4,550,000 Chicago Title Insurance
Warranty Deed $397,000 First American Title Insuran
Warranty Deed -- Stewart Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Stewart Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $185,000 New Conventional
Closed $0 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/05/2025 09/05/25 Sold $999,000 0.0% $438 / Sq Ft
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2025 07/31/25 For Sale $999,000 +119.6% $438 / Sq Ft
06/02/2015 06/02/15 Sold $455,000 -2.8% $200 / Sq Ft
04/23/2015 04/23/15 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2015 03/27/15 For Sale $467,900 -- $205 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $8,393 $962,786 $337,880 $624,906
2023 $8,393 $997,208 $349,960 $647,248
2022 $7,215 $848,692 $297,840 $550,852
2021 $6,431 $684,447 $240,200 $444,247
2020 $6,296 $600,388 $210,700 $389,688
2019 $5,823 $569,898 $200,000 $369,898
2018 $6,067 $528,887 $169,260 $359,627
2017 $5,361 $469,462 $150,240 $319,222
2016 $4,857 $432,366 $138,240 $294,126
2015 -- $410,109 $131,040 $279,069
2014 -- $390,568 $124,800 $265,768
2013 -- $370,961 $120,000 $250,961
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2414553

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370309-320028-0000