NOT LISTED FOR SALE

596 W Lake Samish Dr Bellingham, WA 98229

Estimated Value: $966,000 - $1,044,919

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,019 Sq Ft
$987/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 24, 2020

Last sale price $650,000 $638 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,130/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Fairhaven Middle School Rated A-
  • Lake View
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of July 2020

Your chance to own a waterfront home on Lake Samish. Could be a summer cabin or year-round living on this beautiful lake. The home is move-in ready. It has a dock to tie your boat and a sandy beach. Enjoy the recreational activities of wake/surf boarding, water skiing, paddle boarding, kayaking, tubing, swimming, sailing and fishing, all at your front door. Your opportunity to build a lifetime of great memories.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary Baker

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #1940 Listed on: 06/08/2020

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Gary Baker

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #1940 Listed on: 06/08/2020

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1612385

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,872

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 7,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x150
  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • Sloped Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,019 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Lake Views
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Schools

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

Utilities

  • The lake is a source of water for the property
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • Lake Samish Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 2 / 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3703263051280000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,872

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,RangeOven,Refrigerator,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: El Reposa
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1019
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 41

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Upper
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s), Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1019
  • Bathrooms: 1.5
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1019
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Lake
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: false
  • WaterfrontFootage: 50

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Open Parking: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Lake
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Wood
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Lake Samish Water District
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Crawl Space
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3703263051280000
  • Topography: Sloped
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1722
  • Lot Size: 50x150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7500
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Deck,Dock,Outbuildings
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Whatcom County
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Whatcom County
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County
  • LotNumber: 2

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Wood

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5872

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wade King Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2020
Closed on
Jul 9, 2020
Sold by
Reid Christina
Bought by
Pulse Evan Jonathon
Seller's Agent
Gary Baker
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Gary Baker
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
4%
Current Estimated Value
$1,005,730

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$355,730
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.40%
Original Mortgage
$510,400
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Pulse Evan Jonathon $650,000 Chicago Title Bellingham
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Pulse Evan Jonathon $620,000
Closed Fulse Evan Jonathon $510,400
Closed Pulse Evan Jonathon $68,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/24/2020 07/24/20 Sold $650,000 +4.0% $638 / Sq Ft
06/09/2020 06/09/20 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2020 06/08/20 For Sale $625,000 -- $613 / 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 $7,794 $892,498 $689,275 $203,223
2023 $7,794 $924,407 $713,918 $210,489
2022 $6,724 $786,734 $607,594 $179,140
2021 $5,997 $634,480 $490,008 $144,472
2020 $5,872 $556,557 $429,828 $126,729
2019 $5,231 $528,293 $408,000 $120,293
2018 $5,450 $474,557 $346,983 $127,574
2017 $4,813 $421,233 $307,992 $113,241
2016 $4,359 $387,730 $283,392 $104,338
2015 $4,281 $367,629 $268,632 $98,997
2014 -- $350,119 $255,840 $94,279
2013 -- $335,026 $246,000 $89,026
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gary Baker

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Gary Baker

    RE/MAX Whatcom County

    (360) 441-5683

    9 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1612385

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370326-305128-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98229

596 W Lake Samish Dr, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 596 W Lake Samish Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229 since 08 June 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,005,730, approximately $986 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 596 W Lake Samish Dr is a home located in Whatcom County with nearby schools including Wade King Elementary School, Fairhaven Middle School, and Sehome High School.

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