Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/10/2026
Listed
$1,200,000
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MLS
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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 859 E Lake Samish Dr
General
- Price: $1,200,000
- Taxes: $15,978 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2540011
- Updated: 6/14/2026
- Added to Site: 31 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Fireplace, Sauna, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater, Wet Bar
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Gas, See Remarks, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Additional Information
- Amenities: Cable TV, Deck, Dock, Propane
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 3
- Uncovered Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Attached Garage
Location
- Area: 860 - Bellingham
- County: Whatcom
- Subdivision: Lake Samish
- Building Name: Lake Samish
- Driving Directions: From Bellingham, take I-5 south to Exit 246; from Seattle, take I-5 north Exit 246 (Lake Samish Rd). Follow Lake Samish Rd to E Lake Samish Rd along the east shore to 859 E Lake Samish Rd.
- Direction Faces: West
School Information
- High School District: Bellingham
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: See Remarks
- Heating Type: 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air
- Water Heater: Propane
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Lake, See Remarks
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Wood Products
- Basement Desc.: None
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
- Entry Location: Main
- Square Feet: 2,826
- Finished Total: 2,826 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1982
- Property Condition: Fixer
Lot Features
- Property View: Lake, Mountains
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.6
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 26,136
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 72 x 320 x 991 x 344
- Topography: Level, Sloped
- Lot Features: Paved, Value In Land
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $15,978
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, Rehab Loan, See Remarks
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Leased Equipment, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Property ID: 3703263315180000
Listed by Olen Miller | Muljat Group | (360) 733-3030
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Schools
Schools serving 859 E Lake Samish Dr
School District:Bellingham School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wade King Elementary School 2155 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA 98229 | PK-5 | 3.9 mi |
Fairhaven Middle School 110 Parkridge Road, Bellingham, WA 98225 | 6-8 | 6 mi |
Sehome High School 2700 Bill McDonald Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225 | 9-12 | 5.6 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 859 E Lake Samish Dr
Tax History
Tax History for 859 E Lake Samish Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$13,055
-3%
$1,667,470
11%
2024
$13,485
39%
$1,507,544
17%
2021
$9,724
-20%
$1,283,023
24%
2023
$12,116
25%
$1,034,724
14%
2021
$9,724
2%
$907,645
5%
2020
$9,519
—
$861,552
18%
2018
$9,480
13%
$733,004
9%
2017
$8,375
10%
$674,914
5%
2016
$7,587
—
$640,061
5%
2016
$7,587
-17%
$609,568
-26%
2019
$9,099
30%
$825,790
42%
2013
$6,979
—
$580,891
—
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859 E Lake Samish Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229 (MLS# 2540011) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 859 E Lake Samish Drive is currently listed for $1,200,000 and was received on June 10, 2026. Want to learn more about 859 E Lake Samish Drive? 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.