Listed by Muljat Group
$1,200,000

859 E Lake Samish Dr Bellingham, WA 98229

Bellingham Area

Estimated payment $7,814/month

Total Views 4,277
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,826 Sq Ft
$425 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 72 Feet of Waterfront
  • Docks
  • Lake View
  • Fairhaven Middle School Rated A-
  • Sauna
  • Deck

About This Home

Rare Lake Samish waterfront opportunity - sold strictly AS-IS, WHERE-IS. Set on 0.6 acre no-bank waterfront parcel with 72+ feet of frontage on the lake's coveted northeast shore, this 1982 Northwest Contemporary offers the setting and views that simply cannot be built today. The 2,826+sf, 3-bed/3-bath home features a soaring vaulted wood ceiling, an oversized living room with a fireplace and woodstove, a kitchen with breakfast nook, formal dining, and a main-level bath with sauna. Upstairs are two guest bedrooms and a primary suite with a lake-view balcony. An attached 3+ car garage offers rare storage for boats and water-sport gear, and a private dock and float await restoration. This is a true fixer for the visionary buyer or builder. The roof has a small leak, is at the end of its economic life, and needs immediate replacement, and the home shows deferred maintenance, settling, and stress cracking; the primary bath is semi-finished. Bring your contractor and your imagination. Domestic water is drawn from Lake Samish under a WA Department of Ecology permit and treated with an advanced filtration system. Direct, no-bank Lake Samish frontage rarely comes to market. Priced to reflect condition and offered for cash or renovation financing - the real upside here is the address and the shoreline. Buyer to verify all information, square footage systems, and permitted use to their satisfaction.

Listing Agent

Olen Miller

Muljat Group License #52291 Listed on: 06/10/2026

Muljat Group

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2540011

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,978

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 26,136 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 72x320x991x344
  • 72 Feet of Waterfront
  • West Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Value in Land

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 2,826 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Sauna
  • Lake Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Docks
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Propane
  • The lake is a source of water for the property
  • Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lake Samish Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3703263315180000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,978

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0.6 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Leased Equipment,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Prev Status: Active
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Building Name: Lake Samish
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: House
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2826
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_ADUCount: 0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, See Remarks, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace, Sauna, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater, Wet Bar
  • Living Area: 2826
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2826
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 2
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Lake, Mountains
  • Lot Features: Paved, Value In Land
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: No Bank
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • WaterfrontFootage: 72
  • WaterAccess: Deeded Access

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Lake, See Remarks
  • Cooling: See Remarks
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Lake Samish
  • WaterCompany: Lake
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage
  • WaterHeaterType: Propane

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3703263315180000
  • Topography: Level,Sloped
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6
  • Lot Size: 72x320x991x344
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 26136
  • Zoning: RES
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Dock,Propane
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Assessor
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Propane

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2026
  • Tax Annual Amount: 15978

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Propane

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Tax History

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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 $13,055 $1,667,470 $1,028,590 $638,880
2024 $12,652 $1,455,506 $740,312 $715,194
2023 $12,652 $1,507,544 $766,780 $740,764
2022 $10,909 $1,283,023 $652,582 $630,441
2021 $9,724 $1,034,724 $526,290 $508,434
2020 $9,519 $907,645 $461,654 $445,991
2019 $9,099 $861,552 $438,210 $423,342
2018 $9,480 $825,790 $415,428 $410,362
2017 $8,375 $733,004 $368,746 $364,258
2016 $7,587 $674,914 $339,293 $335,621
2015 $7,443 $640,061 $321,622 $318,439
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/10/2026 06/10/26 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $425 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2540011

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370326-331518-0000

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