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16100 40th Place, Bellingham, WA 98229

Bellingham, WA 98229 · Bellingham
— bd— ba— sqft0.35 ac lotBuilt Land
$225,000 — / sqft · Cumulative Days Active: 120 Estimate your monthly payment ↓
Land, Bellingham Listing by Keller Williams Western Realty 1 / 25
Price / sqft—
Lot0.35 acres
Year built—
TypeLand
HOANone
Cumulative Days Active120

About this home

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.

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Listed Jun 24, 2026MLS# 2544721

Facts & features

0.35 acLot
Building
TypeLand
Lot & exterior
Lot size0.35 acres (15,246 sqft)
ViewTerritorial
WaterfrontNo
ZoningResidential
Utilities
SewerAvailable
WaterAvailable, In Street
HOA & taxes
HOA duesNone
Property tax (2026)$690 / yr
Interior features
Exterior & lot

Monthly payment

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Payment estimate calculated by irenakolbert.com from the assumptions below — not part of the NWMLS listing data. A lender will confirm actual figures.

Loan term
Down payment$20%
Interest rate%
Est. total / month$1,30530-year fixed · 6.5%
P&I $1,138Taxes $58Insurance $110
Plus ~$6,750 closing costs (est. 3%), paid once at closing. Get pre-approval guidance →
Estimate only, using the down payment, interest rate, and loan term set above. The APR, which includes loan costs, may be higher than the rate. Includes estimated property tax (~0.95%), insurance (~$110/mo), and any HOA dues. Not an offer of credit — a lender will confirm actual terms.

Price history

DateEventPrice Jun 24, 2026Listed for sale $249,000

Tax history

YearAssessed valueProperty tax
Source: Whatcom County Assessor. Assessed value is not a market value.

Schools

Bellingham School District
ElementaryHappy Vly Elem
MiddleFairhaven Mid
HighSqualicum High
School assignments come from the listing data provided by NWMLS. They're based on address and can change — verify with the district before relying on them.
Downtown Bellingham7 min
WWU6 min
St. Joseph Hospital9 min
Peace Arch border35 min

Drive times are straight-line estimates calculated by irenakolbert.com — not part of the NWMLS listing data.

Listing details

StatusActive
MLS #2544721
ListedJun 24, 2026
List price$225,000
Cumulative Days Active120
Property typeLand
Listing brokerageKeller Williams Western Realty
SourceNWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Western Realty. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Oct 23, 2026, 12:47 PM (date and time MLS GRID Data was obtained). All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website: listings located outside Whatcom and Skagit counties are not displayed.