Listed by RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc., Bought with Brown McMillen Real Estate
$2,900,000
SOLD JAN 15, 2026

5544 Smith Rd Bow, WA 98232

2 Beds
1 Bath
2,320 Sq Ft
5,590,917 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,250 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 7,400 Feet of Waterfront
  • Bay View
  • Fruit Trees
  • RV Access or Parking
  • 128.35 Acre Lot
  • Deck

About This Home

As of January 2026

An unparalleled opportunity to own 128 pristine acres with approximately 7,400 feet of low-bank waterfront, just steps from the charming village of Edison in beautiful Bow. Gaze across Samish Bay from sunrise to sunset. This majestic property offers panoramic water views, vibrant birdlife, & thriving salmon & shellfish habitats. A rare coastal ecosystem, teeming with life & possibility. Whether you envision a secluded luxury estate, or the ultimate generational legacy, this land offers unmatched scale, beauty, & potential. Existing home offers renovation or rebuild options, making it livable while you plan your vision. Solid construction provides a strong foundation for updates, a potential expansion, or a reimagining of the space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gabrielle Balolia

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #138620 Listed on: 09/23/2025

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Ron Wortham

Brown McMillen Real Estate License #21397

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2436497

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,962

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 128.35 Acre Lot
  • 7,400 Feet of Waterfront
  • Home fronts a canal
  • Open Space
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • P48497,P48499
  • Value in Land
  • Property is in good condition

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Strait Views
  • Canal
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 2,320 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Farming

  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Propane
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bow Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number P48507

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,962

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

128.35 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2320
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: false
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Concrete, Engineered Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceilings
  • Living Area: 2320
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2320
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 2
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Canal, Mountain(s), Strait
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Open Space, Paved, Secluded, Value In Land
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Canal Front, No Bank, Saltwater
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Cement Plank
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • WaterfrontFootage: 7400
  • WaterAccess: Tideland Rights

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Community
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless, Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: P48507
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 128.3498
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5590926
  • Additional Parcels Description: P48497,P48499
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Deck,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,RV Parking,Shop
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Public Records
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Propane

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5962

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Propane

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2025
Closed on
Jan 15, 2026
Sold by
Davis Jan G and King Randolph R
Bought by
Steen Anthon M and Steen Lauren
Seller's Agent
Gabrielle Balolia
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Ron Wortham
Brown McMillen Real Estate
List Price
$2,900,000
Sold Price
$2,900,000
Views
42

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2009
Sold by
Davis Jan G
Bought by
King Randolph R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2006
Sold by
Davis Jan
Bought by
Davis Jan
Source: Public Records
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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 $2,307,154 Land Title
Warranty Deed $120,280 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/15/2026 01/15/26 Sold $2,900,000 0.0% $1,250 / Sq Ft
11/10/2025 11/10/25 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2025 09/23/25 For Sale $2,900,000 -- $1,250 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

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
2025 $5,564 $760,500 -- --
2024 $5,274 $692,700 -- --
2023 $5,274 $647,000 $0 $0
2022 $4,537 $633,600 $0 $0
2021 $4,360 $492,100 $0 $0
2020 $4,083 $438,900 $0 $0
2019 $3,497 $392,000 $0 $0
2018 $4,263 $352,800 $0 $0
2017 $3,670 $335,900 $0 $0
2016 $3,122 $270,400 $110,000 $160,400
2015 $2,799 $272,000 $100,000 $145,800
2013 $2,704 $203,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2436497

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: P48507

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