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688 Old Samish Road

Bellingham, WA 98229

4 beds
4 baths
3,908 sqft
~5 acre lot
$281 per sqft
1968 build

A rare blend of heritage and modern luxury—this beautifully reimagined 1900 farmhouse sits on 4.92 sunlit acres just minutes from Fairhaven. Featuring a detached 797 sq. feet 1BD ADU with a private yard that offers ideal guest or rental space. Modernized upgrades include a new 50 year roof, new flooring, electrical, solar panels, insulation & a chef’s kitchen that opens to a stunning sunroom with mountain views. The home provides a 1,421 sq. feet unfinished basement & the entire upper floor has been transformed into a private primary suite with a spa-like bath & walk-in closet. Enjoy stables, a year-round creek & direct access to Chuckanut trails—your serene country escape awaits!

Listing courtesy of NWMLS / John L. Scott Bellingham

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 25, 2025 •

MLS# 2397551 —

The Building

Year Built:

1900
Year Built:

1968
Year Built Source:

Public Records
New Construction:

false
Building Information:

Built On Lot
Structure Type:

House
Roof:

Composition
Entry Location:

Main
Foundation Details:

Poured Concrete
Basement:

Unfinished
Security Features:

Partially Fenced
Exterior Features:

Metal/Vinyl, Wood
Levels:

Two
Building Area Total:

3111
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Calculated SqFt:

3908
SqFt Source:

Tax Records
Construction Materials:

Metal/Vinyl, Wood

Interior

Interior Features:

Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Laminate, Walk-In Pantry
Living Area:

3111
Flooring:

Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning
Main Level Fireplace:

1
Finished SqFt:

3111

Financial & Terms

Possession:

Closing

Location

Latitude:

48.692799
Longitude:

-122.452577
Directions:

From Old Fairhaven Parkway, Turn onto 30th Street, Turn onto Old Samish Road in 0.9 Miles, Follow for 1.2 Miles then turn onto 688 Old Samish Road.

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Condition:

Very Good
Parcel Number:

3703172891670000
Lot Features:

Dirt Road
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

4.92
Lot Size SqFt:

214315
Lot Size Source:

Tax Records
Zoning Jurisdiction:

County
Land Lease:

false
View:

Mountain(s), Territorial
View:

true
Waterfront:

false
Topography:

Level,Partial Slope
Vegetation:

Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Wooded
Irrigation Water Rights:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

7843.83

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Bedrooms Possible:

4
Bedrooms Upper Level:

1
Main Level Bedrooms:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

4
Baths:

3.75
Full Baths:

3
Three Quarter Baths:

1
Main Full Baths:

2
Main Level Bathrooms:

3
Main level Three Quarter Bath:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

1
# of Bathtubs:

3

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling:

true
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central A/C, Ductless
Heating:

Ductless

Utilities

Water Company:

Private Water Catchment System
Water Source:

Private, Water Catchment System
Sewer:

Septic Tank
Sewer Company:

Septic
Power Company:

Pse
Cable Connected:

Xfinity

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Appliances Included:

Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)

Schools

Elementary School:

Larrabee Elem
Middle Or Junior School:

Fairhaven Mid
High School:

Sehome High
High School District:

Bellingham

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Bellingham
Senior Community:

false
Bus Line Nearby:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Parking Total:

3
Parking Features:

Detached Carport, Driveway
Open Parking:

false
Attached Garage:

false
Carport:

true
Covered Spaces:

3

Listing courtesy of NWMLS / John L. Scott Bellingham

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Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,100,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$5,890
Taxes	$653
Insurance	$302
Utilities	$178 See report
Total	$7,023/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/24/25 Jun 24, 2025	Listed / Active	NWMLS	$1,100,000	83.3% (22.3% / YR)
10/1/21 Oct 1, 2021		NWMLS	$600,000
9/29/21 Sep 29, 2021	Sold	Public Record	$600,000	-4.0%

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This house located in Samish, WA 98229 is currently for sale for $1,100,000. 688 Old Samish Road is a 3,908 square foot house with 4 beds and 4 baths. 688 Old Samish Road is in the Samish neighborhood of Bellingham. This house is in the attendance area of Fairhaven Middle School, Sehome High School, and Wade King Elementary School.

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