Listed by Real Broker LLC
$1,100,000

Estimated payment $6,426/month

5 Beds
1 Bath
1,634 Sq Ft
$673 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Greenhouse
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Stables
  • Sauna
  • Pond View

About This Home

Just five minutes from Bellingham, this extraordinary 10-acre property feels like a world of its own. At its heart is a beautifully restored and lovingly maintained 1903 cottage, surrounded by heritage gardens, a peaceful pond and private forest and meadow trails that invite you to slow down and reconnect with nature.Designed with flexibility in mind, the property offers additional living spaces, a hand-built cedar sauna, a heritage barn, a greenhouse and a versatile studio that could become a yoga studio, home office, massage practice, art studio or peaceful creative retreat.Whether you're dreaming of a private multigenerational estate, a hobby farm, a writer's sanctuary or a wellness-inspired lifestyle, this property is filled with possibility. Imagine hosting wellness retreats, creative workshops, educational programs, cultivating the land, or creating a space where people gather to learn, heal and reconnect. Seller financing creates a rare opportunity to own one of Whatcom County's truly special legacy properties.Imagine mornings tending the gardens, afternoons wandering the forest and meadow trails, evenings unwinding in the cedar sauna and generations gathering together while still enjoying space of their own. A rare legacy property where history, nature and opportunity come together just minutes from Bellingham.

Listing Agent

Tobi Smukler

Real Broker LLC License #21021916 Listed on: 07/23/2026

Real Broker LLC

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2559155

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,406

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 10.28 Acre Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Value in Land
  • Property is in good condition

Property Views

  • Pond
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,634 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Sauna
  • Stove

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Wood

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Covered Space
  • Driveway
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Greenhouse
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Property is near public transit and bus stop

Schools

  • Central Elementary School
  • Vista Mid Middle School
  • Ferndale High School

Farming

  • Barn
  • Pasture

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Stables

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Propane
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number RS072326

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,406

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

10.28 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Inclusions: Dryer(s),Leased Equipment,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Prev Status: Active
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: House
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1634
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • SOCComments: Thank you for your hard work!
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Bamboo/Cork, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Pantry, Sauna, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1634
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1634
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Pond, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Adjacent to Public Land, Drought Resistant Landscape, Secluded, Value In Land
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Block, Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Property Condition: Good
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • BusRouteNumber: 27

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, RV Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Community
  • Security: Partially Fenced, Security Gate
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Stove/Free Standing
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Septic
  • WaterCompany: Northwest Water Association
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Laundry Room
  • WaterHeaterType: Natural Gas
  • CableConnected: Comcast
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ferndale
  • High School: Ferndale High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Vista Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: RS072326
  • Topography: Equestrian,Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.28
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 447797
  • Zoning: R5A
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: false
  • SiteFeatures: Barn,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,Gated Entry,Green House,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,Propane,RV Parking,Shop,Stable
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Public Records

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas, Wood

Tax Info

  • Year: 2026
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5405.62

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas,Wood

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Central Elem

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/23/2026 07/23/26 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $673 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2559155

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
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