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Property Description
Looking for a character home with total seclusion on the southside? This unique property is unlike anything else. A long driveway winds through a beautiful forest with seasonal creek to a magical setting. The property is 10 acres, with approximately 3 cleared acres of homesite surrounded by dense woods. No other homes are visible. The area around the home is very sunny, with lush raised gardens, an orchard, berries, and a chicken coop with run. This PNW styled custom home is not the typical cookie cutter box you've seen a thousand times. There is a true great room with vaulted ceilings and clerestory, and extensive wood floors. The open kitchen has cherry cabinetry and Corian counters. A cozy free-standing wood stove provides comfortable heat, and there is a 2nd decorative fireplace. Heating and cooling is also provided by ductless mini splits. The large primary bedroom on the main floor has a private deck. The lower floor rec room offers ADU possibilities for a separate suite. 50 year aluminum shingle roof was installed in 2008. Huge 1680 sq ft shop with 220 outlets has multiple rooms for office, storage, parking, or work space. Private well and septic. This home is in the Lk Samish watershed and is not a part of the water adjudication process that burdens the rest of the County. Excellent southside schools: Wade King, Fairhaven, and Sehome. Easy I-5 access makes this a convenient location whether heading north or south. Close to Lake Samish Park for swimming and boating.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 551 Summerland Rd
General
- Sold For: $949,000
- Taxes: $8,856 (2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2564507
- Added to Site: 52 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater, Wired for Generator
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Engineered Hardwood, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 3/4 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
- Bedrooms Main: 1
Additional Information
- Amenities: Deck, Gated Entry, Outbuildings, RV Parking, Shop
- Security/Safety: Security Gate
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached Garage, RV Parking
Location
- Area: 860 - Bellingham
- County: Whatcom
- Subdivision: Lake Samish
- Driving Directions: From I-5 take either North Lake Samish exit 246 or South Lake Samish exit 242. Use GPS from either exit.
School Information
- High School District: Bellingham
- Elementary School: Wade King Elem
- Middle School: Fairhaven Mid
- High School: Sehome High
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ductless
- Heating Type: Ductless, Stove/Free Standing, Wall Furnace
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Individual Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Wood
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Finished
- Foundation: Poured Concrete, Slab
- Roof: Metal
- Entry Location: Main
- Square Feet: 1,980
- Finished Total: 1,980 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1991
- Property Condition: Very Good
Lot Features
- Property View: Territorial
- Lot Size (Acres): 10.09
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 439,520
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Topography: Level, Rolling
- Lot Features: Dirt Road, Secluded
- Trees/Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Wooded
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $8,856
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Property ID: 3703261220360000
Listed by Kirk Ghio | Muljat Group | (360) 733-3030
Sold by Elise Badgley | RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
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Schools
Schools serving 551 Summerland Rd
School District:Bellingham School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wade King Elementary School 2155 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA 98229 | PK-5 | 4.5 mi |
Fairhaven Middle School 110 Parkridge Road, Bellingham, WA 98225 | 6-8 | 6.2 mi |
Sehome High School 2700 Bill McDonald Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225 | 9-12 | 6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 551 Summerland Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/30/2026
Sold
$949,000
-1.04%
MLS
8/19/2026
Listed
$959,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
551 Summerland Road, Bellingham, WA 98229 (MLS# 2564507) is a Single Family property that was sold at $949,000 on September 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 551 Summerland Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Bellingham? You can browse all Bellingham real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

