Aerial shot showing approximate boundary lines and approximate utility locations and how to access the property.
Not too far from Fairhaven and Bellingham Bay and other south side amenities.
Wildflowers beautify the area
40th Place is a small gravel road just outside of Samish Highlands
Looking south along easterly property line.
Looking SW from NE area of property
Looking East from NE corner of property - the access alley is just above the pallet. The alley continues west down the entire length of the subject lot from where the improved alley ends.
Looking south along the westerly property line.
Two of the three neighbors to the north.
Northwest property marker
Southwest property market
Looking west down the access alley to the subject lot which is behind the white house on the left.
Looking south across the property today.
Looking SE across the lot from the end of the alley improvments
Samish Highlands home immediately east of 40th Place
Looking north up 40th Place where it connects to the 40th
Location, Location, Location! Rare opportunity to build your dream home on this private 15,300 sq. ft. (approximately 1/3 acre) adjacent to Bellingham's highly desirable Samish Highlands neighborhood. Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street in a flag-lot setting, this gently sloping property offers exceptional privacy while being surrounded by upscale $1M+ homes. See the conceptual home rendering prepared for the site, showcasing a design that takes full advantage of the lot while enhancing privacy, curb appeal, and livability. City water, sewer, power, natural gas, phone, and high-speed internet are available at or near the property. Far property corners have been staked, making it easier to envision your future home site. Enjoy an unbeatable Southside location just minutes from Lake Padden's year-round recreation, including golf, hiking and biking trails, fishing, swimming, tennis courts, and off-leash dog parks. You'll also be close to Fairhaven, Galbraith Mountain for mountain biking, Lake Samish, Bellingham Bay, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Located within the sought-after Happy Valley Elementary, Fairhaven Middle School, and Sehome High School attendance areas. Experience the perfect combination of privacy, convenience, and outdoor recreation in one of Bellingham's most desirable neighborhoods. Buyer to verify all information to their own satisfaction.
Details
MLS #
2544721
Listing Type
For Sale
Building Name
Allen-Swartouts Add/Fairhaven
Sub-Type
Resale
Status
Active
Days On Site
97
Listing Provided By
Keller Williams Western Realty | Dan Pittsenbarger
Features
Zoning
RS 7.2
Acreage
0.35
Property View
Yes
Taxes
Property
690
Area Information
State
WA
County
Whatcom
City
Bellingham
Zip Code
98229
Area
860 Bellingham
Community Name
Samish
School District
Squalicum High
Elementary School
Happy Vly Elem
High School
Squalicum High
Listing VS Median (in Samish)
Price: $225,000
low | high
Med: $989,000
100% of Average
On site: 97
low | high
Med: 54
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
Market Activity 98229
Date
Sales
Avg $ Per SqFt
Min Sale Price
Max Sale Price
Med Sale Price
Date: Aug 2026
Sales: 14
Avg $ Per SqFt: $370.89
Min Sale Price: $82,500
Max Sale Price: $2,200,000
Med Sale Price: $645,499
Date: Jul 2026
Sales: 27
Avg $ Per SqFt: $422.21
Min Sale Price: $72,500
Max Sale Price: $2,895,000
Med Sale Price: $617,000
Date: Jun 2026
Sales: 41
Avg $ Per SqFt: $406.01
Min Sale Price: $27,000
Max Sale Price: $2,550,000
Med Sale Price: $710,000
Date: May 2026
Sales: 58
Avg $ Per SqFt: $377.85
Min Sale Price: $101,500
Max Sale Price: $2,500,000
Med Sale Price: $780,250
Date: Apr 2026
Sales: 52
Avg $ Per SqFt: $378.52
Min Sale Price: $58,500
Max Sale Price: $3,500,000
Med Sale Price: $720,000
Date: Mar 2026
Sales: 47
Avg $ Per SqFt: $396.76
Min Sale Price: $12,950
Max Sale Price: $3,300,000
Med Sale Price: $655,000
Date: Feb 2026
Sales: 27
Avg $ Per SqFt: $385.47
Min Sale Price: $35,000
Max Sale Price: $2,300,000
Med Sale Price: $635,000
Date: Jan 2026
Sales: 33
Avg $ Per SqFt: $344.36
Min Sale Price: $29,000
Max Sale Price: $2,895,000
Med Sale Price: $595,000
Date: Dec 2025
Sales: 14
Avg $ Per SqFt: $376.3
Min Sale Price: $18,500
Max Sale Price: $1,750,000
Med Sale Price: $611,500
Date: Nov 2025
Sales: 13
Avg $ Per SqFt: $366.04
Min Sale Price: $140,000
Max Sale Price: $1,364,000
Med Sale Price: $575,000
Date: Oct 2025
Sales: 18
Avg $ Per SqFt: $392.94
Min Sale Price: $15,000
Max Sale Price: $1,375,000
Med Sale Price: $536,999
Date: Sep 2025
Sales: 12
Avg $ Per SqFt: $299.27
Min Sale Price: $128,000
Max Sale Price: $1,700,000
Med Sale Price: $847,000
Sourced by Back At You
Aug 2026
Sales:
14
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$370.89
Min Sale Price:
$82,500
Max Sale Price:
$2,200,000
Med Sale Price:
$645,499
Jul 2026
Sales:
27
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$422.21
Min Sale Price:
$72,500
Max Sale Price:
$2,895,000
Med Sale Price:
$617,000
Jun 2026
Sales:
41
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$406.01
Min Sale Price:
$27,000
Max Sale Price:
$2,550,000
Med Sale Price:
$710,000
May 2026
Sales:
58
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$377.85
Min Sale Price:
$101,500
Max Sale Price:
$2,500,000
Med Sale Price:
$780,250
Apr 2026
Sales:
52
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$378.52
Min Sale Price:
$58,500
Max Sale Price:
$3,500,000
Med Sale Price:
$720,000
Mar 2026
Sales:
47
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$396.76
Min Sale Price:
$12,950
Max Sale Price:
$3,300,000
Med Sale Price:
$655,000
Feb 2026
Sales:
27
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$385.47
Min Sale Price:
$35,000
Max Sale Price:
$2,300,000
Med Sale Price:
$635,000
Jan 2026
Sales:
33
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$344.36
Min Sale Price:
$29,000
Max Sale Price:
$2,895,000
Med Sale Price:
$595,000
Dec 2025
Sales:
14
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$376.3
Min Sale Price:
$18,500
Max Sale Price:
$1,750,000
Med Sale Price:
$611,500
Nov 2025
Sales:
13
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$366.04
Min Sale Price:
$140,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,364,000
Med Sale Price:
$575,000
Oct 2025
Sales:
18
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$392.94
Min Sale Price:
$15,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,375,000
Med Sale Price:
$536,999
Sep 2025
Sales:
12
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$299.27
Min Sale Price:
$128,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,700,000
Med Sale Price:
$847,000
MLS Number: 2544721
Dan Pittsenbarger – (360) 739-9876 – dan@pittsenbargerteam.com
Keller Williams Western Realty – (360) 738-7070 – western@benkinney.com
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MLS Number: 2544721
Dan Pittsenbarger – (360) 739-9876 – dan@pittsenbargerteam.com
Keller Williams Western Realty – (360) 738-7070 – western@benkinney.com