Listed by John L. Scott Bellingham, Bought with eXp Realty
$1,050,000
SOLD AUG 19, 2025

688 Old Samish Rd Bellingham, WA 98229

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,111 Sq Ft
4.92 Acres

Recently Sold

$338 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Stables
  • Fruit Trees
  • Fairhaven Middle School Rated A-
  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Mountain View

About This Home

As of August 2025

A rare blend of heritage and modern luxury—this beautifully reimagined 1900 farmhouse sits on 4.92 sunlit acres just minutes from Fairhaven. Featuring a detached 797 sq. feet 1BD ADU with a private yard that offers ideal guest or rental space. Modernized upgrades include a new 50 year roof, new flooring, electrical, a net-zero solar panel system & new insulation. The chefs kitchen opens to a stunning sunroom with mountain views. This home provides a 1,421 sq. feet unfinished basement. The entire upper floor has been transformed into a private primary suite with a spa-like bath & walk-in closet. Enjoy stables, a year-round creek & direct access to Chuckanut trails—your serene country escape awaits!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Renay Daniels

John L. Scott Bellingham License #48705 Listed on: 06/24/2025

John L. Scott Bellingham

Co-Listed By

Torrey Daniels

John L. Scott Bellingham License #24020574

Last Buyer's Agent

Margaret Warner

eXp Realty License #115604

eXp Realty

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2397551

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,844

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 4.92 Acre Lot
  • Dirt Road
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is in very good condition

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Metal Construction or Metal Frame
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 3,111 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Dining Room
  • Solarium
  • Storm Windows
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl Plank

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Detached Carport Space
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Larrabee Elementary School
  • Fairhaven Mid Middle School
  • Sehome High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Rain Water Catchment
  • ADU includes 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom
  • Barn
  • Stables

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bellingham Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3703172891670000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,844

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 3908
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Second Primary Bedroom, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Solarium/Atrium, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
  • Living Area: 3111
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3.75
  • BathsFullMain: 2
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 3111
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 1
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • ADUBaths: 1
  • ADUBeds: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 3
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 4

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Territorial
  • Lot Features: Dirt Road
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Metal/Vinyl, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Metal/Vinyl, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: false

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Detached Carport, Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Private, Water Catchment System
  • Security: Partially Fenced
  • Cooling: Central A/C, Ductless
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless, Stove/Free Standing
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Septic
  • WaterCompany: Private Water Catchment System
  • 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: 3703172891670000
  • Topography: Level,Partial Slope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.92
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 214315
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Barn,Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,Shop,Stable
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Tax Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Tax Records
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Propane, Wood

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7843.83

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Propane,Wood

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Larrabee Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2025
Closed on
Aug 13, 2025
Sold by
Daley Theo and Bartholomew Sarah Anne
Bought by
Gunnell Hadley Elizabeth and Lipana Justin Klein
Seller's Agent
Renay Daniels
John L. Scott Bellingham
Buyer's Agent
Margaret Warner
eXp Realty
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-4.55%
Views
63

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-63.95%
Original Mortgage
$892,500
Outstanding Balance
$891,719
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$37,293

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2021
Closed on
Sep 29, 2021
Sold by
Mcnallie Charlene A and Estate Of Charles L Mcnallie
Bought by
Daley Theo and Bartholomew Sarah Anne
Seller's Agent
Shelley James
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Scott Mackenzie
Keller Williams Western Realty
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.52%
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2015
Sold by
Berglind M Gail and Mcnallie Charlene A
Bought by
Mcnallie Charles L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2009
Sold by
Mcnallie Charles L and Mc Nallie Loretta B
Bought by
Berglind M Gail and Mcnallie Charlene A
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 $1,050,000 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $600,000 Whatcom Land Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $892,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $540,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Sold $1,050,000 -4.5% $338 / Sq Ft
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2025 06/24/25 For Sale $1,100,000 +83.3% $354 / Sq Ft
10/01/2021 10/01/21 Sold $600,000 -4.0% $193 / Sq Ft
08/27/2021 08/27/21 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2021 08/05/21 For Sale $625,000 -- $201 / 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 $7,844 $932,124 $401,244 $530,880
2023 $7,844 $857,123 $401,244 $455,879
2022 $6,237 $675,440 $290,752 $384,688
2021 $5,353 $587,338 $252,827 $334,511
2020 $5,519 $497,744 $214,260 $283,484
2019 $4,712 $497,744 $214,260 $283,484
2018 $4,855 $426,002 $184,922 $241,080
2017 $4,415 $374,017 $162,356 $211,661
2016 $4,105 $354,401 $153,841 $200,560
2015 -- $344,921 $149,726 $195,195
2014 -- $331,516 $143,907 $187,609
2013 -- $326,939 $141,920 $185,019
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2397551

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370317-289167-0000