Address
1510 40th Street, Bellingham, WA
Price
$ 2,299,000
Property Attributes
- ID#2576665
- TypeLand
- CountyWHATCOM
- CityBellingham
- AreaBellingham
- NeighborhoodSamish
- Zip98229
- StyleRes-Over 1 Acre
- Taxes$ 9083
- Price$ 2,299,000
- Bedrooms0
- Full Bathrooms0
- Half Bathrooms0
- Lot Size4.56 Acres
Data Source:
Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
Property Description
Prime Bellingham Development Potential immediately adjacent to Samish Highlands. The property offers exceptional potential for the development of up to approximately 60 residential units, subject to subdivision, site planning, infrastructure capacity & City approval. Bellingham's expanded middle-housing regulations permit a much broader range of residential options than traditional single-family zoning previously allowed. The City defines "middle housing" as residential development that falls between a traditional detached single-family home and a larger apartment building. Permitted housing forms may include: Small-lot detached homes Cottage housing Accessory dwelling units Duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes Fiveplexes and sixplexes where qualifying conditions are met Townhomes Courtyard housing Stacked flats Keep the existing home while developing the site. The is a cool house but a work in progress. Value is in the land.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Happy Vly Elem | Fairhaven Mid | Sehome High |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/1/2026 | Listed $2,299,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Available,In Street |
|---|---|
| Utilities | Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Available,Septic Design Installed |
| Possession | Closing |
| View | Bay,Islands,Ocean,Sea,See Remarks,Sound |
| Topography | Level,Rolling,See Remarks,Sloped |
| Property Subtype | Land |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Building Name | Chris Short Plat |
| County | Whatcom |
| Property Type | Land |
| HOA | No |
| Subdivision Name | Samish |
| Possible Use | Residential |
| Special Listing Conditions | None |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From the north exit 252 Samish Way. Go east up the hill (Elwood Ave). At the top take a right (south) on 40th St. Left on gravel driveway serving several homes. First branch on the right to subject. |
| High School | Sehome High |
| City | Bellingham |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| High School District | Bellingham |
| Zoning Description | Residential |
| MLS Area | 860 - Bellingham |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 198634 |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Rehab Loan,See Remarks |
| Elementary School | Happy Vly Elem |
| Tax Annual Amount | 9083 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Fairhaven Mid |
| Public Remarks | Prime Bellingham Development Potential immediately adjacent to Samish Highlands. The property offers exceptional potential for the development of up to approximately 60 residential units,subject to s |
| Structure Type | None |
| Building Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Property Features | Evergreens,Lightly Treed,Partially Cleared |
| Gas Status | In Street |
| Property Style | 41 - Res-Over 1 Acre |
| NWM_ShowMapLink | Yes |
Interior Features
| Air Conditioning Y/N | No |
|---|---|
| Heating Y/N | No |
| Fireplace Y/N | No |
| Bedrooms Possible | 3 |
Exterior Features
| Vegetation | See Remarks |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Paved |
| Water Source | Available,In Street,On Property |
| Lot Dimensions | 308X644 |
| Lot Size Acres | 4.56 |
| Road Surface Type | Gravel,Paved |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Road Responsibility | Private Maintained Road,Road Maintenance Agreement |
| Irrigation Water Rights Y/N | No |
| Lot Number | 1 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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