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859 E Lake Samish DriveBellingham, WA 98229

Single Family · 3 Beds · 3 Full Baths · 2,826 Sq. ft. | 0.60 Acres
$1,200,000 Active

859 E Lake Samish Drive Overview

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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.

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859 E Lake Samish Drive Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family
  • Sq. ft. 2,826
  • Price/Sq.ft. $425
  • Lot 0.60 Acres

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association Fee: $0.00

School Information

  • School District: Bellingham

Building Information

  • Building Name: Lake Samish
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1982

Location/Region

  • Country: US
  • County Or Parish: Whatcom
  • MLS Area Major: 860 - Bellingham
  • Subdivision Name: Lake Samish

Rent/Lease Information

  • Land Lease: No

Tax Information

  • Tax Annual Amount: $15,978.00
  • Tax Year: 2026

General Information

  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Leased Equipment, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, Rehab Loan, See Remarks
  • Parcel Number: 3703263315180000
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None

Interior

Building Information

  • Building Information: Built On Lot,Detached

Parking Information

  • Garage: Yes

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3

Building Interior

  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Building Area Total: 2826
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2826
  • Square Footage Finished: 2826
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0

General Information

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
  • Basement: None
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas,See Remarks,Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Fireplace, Sauna, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater, Wet Bar
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Living Area: 2826
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Power Production Type: Electric,Propane

Exterior

Parking Information

  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
  • Parking Total: 6
  • Parking Uncovered Total: 3

Lot Information

  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Lot Features: Paved, Value In Land
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 72x320x991x344
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 26136
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Dock, Propane
  • Topography: Level, Sloped
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Water Source: Lake, See Remarks

Waterfront/View

  • Waterfront Features: No Bank
  • Waterfront Footage: 72
  • Waterfront: Yes

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Roof: Composition
  • Structure Type: House

General Information

  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3
  • Exterior Features: Wood Products
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected

Room Information

Room: Bathroom Full

  • Level: Main

Room: Dining Room

  • Level: Main

Room: Entry Hall

  • Level: Main

Room: Great Room

  • Level: Main

Room: Kitchen With Eating Space

  • Level: Main

Room: Utility Room

  • Level: Main

Room: Bathroom Full

  • Level: Second

Room: Bathroom Full

  • Level: Second

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: Second

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: Second

Room: Primary Bedroom

  • Level: Second

859 E Lake Samish Drive Neighborhood

Community

98229 (Bellingham) Demographics

40
Median Age
619
Population Density (per sq. mile)
57%
College Educated
$75,099
Estimated Median Income
9,521
Estimated Total Home Owners
3,744
Estimated Total Renters
72% / 28%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
3
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

Schools

School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.

859 E Lake Samish Drive Monthly Cost

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* All calculations are estimates and provided by Reliance Network, for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary. ** Assumes 6.50% APR, 20% down payment, and conventional 30-year fixed rate first mortgage. Rates cited are for instructional purposes only; current rates are subject to change at any time without notice. You should not make any decisions based simply on the information provided. Additional required amounts such as taxes, insurance, homeowner association dues, assessments, mortgage insurance premiums, flood insurance or other such required payments should also be considered. Contact your mortgage company for current rates and additional information. Any mortgage broker or insurance agent that may appear is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or provided by the MLS.

859 E Lake Samish Drive Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$888,603
Average List Price
$415
Average Price per Square Foot
56
Properties Sold
65
Average Days on Market
168
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

859 E Lake Samish Drive History

Date Event Value Agent
6/14/2026Source: NWMLS Added to Database
June 14, 2026