Just minutes from the peaceful trails and shoreline of Lake Padden, biking on Galbraith Mountain, and hiking Chuckanut Mountain, this home's location is perfect for simply enjoying the opportunities to experience the natural beauty that makes this part of Bellingham so special. Inside, the home is designed for single-level living with a thoughtful floor plan, generous living spaces, and abundant natural light throughout. The large kitchen provides plenty of room for multiple cooks, gatherings, and everyday living, while the spacious and private primary suite offers a peaceful retreat. Whether relaxing indoors, or enjoying the outdoor garden spaces, there is plenty of room to spread out and feel at home. In addition to the new roof, rain gutters, and furnace, a standout feature is the oversized, deep 3-car garage, including one bay that has been finished as a heated workshop. This flexible space is ideal for hobbyists, craftspeople, storage, bikes, gear, or restoration projects-especially valuable in a location so close to Bellingham's favorite outdoor recreation areas. Historic Fairhaven is also close by, offering restaurants, boutiques, live music, waterfront parks, and access to Bellingham Bay. With Lake Padden, Galbraith Mountain, Chuckanut trails, Fairhaven, and South Bellingham conveniences all nearby, this home offers an exceptional lifestyle for those seeking recreation, comfort, and connection to one of Bellingham's most beautiful areas, and a home easy to age into!
Details
MLS #
2565165
Listing Type
For Sale
Style
House
Building Name
PADDEN LAKE HILLS
HOA Dues
$175
Sub-Type
Resale
Status
Active
Year
1996
Days On Site
53
Listing Provided By
Coldwell Banker Bain | Wayne Kwiatkowski
Features
Bed(s)
3
Bath(s)
3 Total
SQ Feet
1,889
Garage
3
Story(s)
1
Zoning
SFR
Acreage
0.21
Property View
Yes
Taxes
Property
7623
Area Information
State
WA
County
Whatcom
City
Bellingham
Zip Code
98229
Area
860 Bellingham
Community Name
Samish
School District
Sehome High
Elementary School
Wade King Elem
High School
Sehome High
Listing VS Median (in Samish)
Price: $989,000
low | high
Med: $969,500
51.971688574317% of Average
sqft: 1,889
low | high
Med: 2,142
36.606670195871% of Average
$ / sqft: $524
low | high
Med: $460
62.11879737657% of Average
On site: 53
low | high
Med: 42
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: 12
Avg $ Per SqFt: $369.66
Min Sale Price: $82,500
Max Sale Price: $975,000
Med Sale Price: $640,000
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:
12
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$369.66
Min Sale Price:
$82,500
Max Sale Price:
$975,000
Med Sale Price:
$640,000
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: 2565165
Wayne Kwiatkowski – (360) 961-1169 – waynekwiatkowski@cbbain.com
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MLS Number: 2565165
Wayne Kwiatkowski – (360) 961-1169 – waynekwiatkowski@cbbain.com