697 Axelson Road, Bellingham, WA 98229

Bellingham, WA 98229 · Bellingham
2 bd2.25 ba2,842 sqft1.23 ac lotBuilt 2023House
$1,287,000 $453 / sqft · Cumulative Days Active: 55 Estimate your monthly payment ↓
Contemporary, Bellingham Listing by Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. 1 / 40
Price / sqft$453
Lot1.23 acres
Year built2023
TypeHouse
HOANone
Cumulative Days Active55

About this home

This lake-view gem is the perfect blend of comfort, privacy & peacefulness located at the end of the road. Covered front porch finished with cedar siding & decking from trees logged off the property. Home is 3-years new and features the primary bedroom on the main floor with attached bathroom, tile floors, walk-in shower, walk-in closet and opens to a large deck that spans across the entire back of home with tranquil views of the lake and forest! Living room has vaulted ceiling with cozy propane fireplace, kitchen features custom wood cabinets, ss appliances, quartz counters & tile accents plus walk-in pantry. Main floor finished with engineered oak hardwood floors, mini-split heating and air-conditioning. Metal 50-year roof, Anderson Fibrex windows, auto-start Generac generator, durable Hardie Plank and panel siding, Natural stone fireplace & exterior trim. TimberTech composite decking, stainless steel wire railing with spiral staircase leading down to the hot tub. Features an attached 2-car garage with additional parking on a quiet, dead-end street. Large 1+ acre consisting of 2 legal lots, firepit with abundance of cut firewood for building friendships and community. Shed for extra tools and toys. Short walk to Lake Samish Park, miles of hiking trails and close proximity to Galbraith Mountain biking. 10 min drive to Bellingham while centrally located with quick access to Mt. Vernon, conveniently located with quick I-5 access and just 30 minutes to the Canadian border.

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Listed Aug 28, 2026MLS# 2575512

Facts & features

2Beds
2.25Baths
2,842 sqftLiving area
$453Price / sqft
2023Year built
1.23 acLot
Interior
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2.25
Living area2,842 sqft
StoriesOne
FlooringCeramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
AppliancesDishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Building
TypeHouse
StyleContemporary
Year built2023
RoofMetal
FoundationPoured Concrete, Slab
Lot & exterior
Lot size1.23 acres (53,579 sqft)
ViewLake, Mountains, Territorial
WaterfrontNo
Parking
ParkingAttached Garage
Utilities
HeatingElectric, Propane
SewerSeptic Tank
WaterWater Catchment System
HOA & taxes
HOA duesNone
Property tax (2026)$10,202 / yr
Interior features
Bath Off PrimaryCeiling Fan(s)Dbl Pane/Storm WindowDining RoomFireplaceJetted TubPantryVaulted Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s)Water HeaterWired for Generator
Exterior & lot
Cement PlankedStoneWood Products

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$7,46830-year fixed · 6.5%
P&I $6,508Taxes $850Insurance $110
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Price history

DateEventPrice Aug 28, 2026Listed for sale $1,287,000

Tax history

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

Schools

Bellingham School District
ElementaryWade King Elem
MiddleFairhaven Mid
HighSehome 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.
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Downtown Bellingham13 min
WWU12 min
St. Joseph Hospital14 min
Peace Arch border41 min

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

Median list price$600k600 active listings
Cumulative Days Active74median, active listings
List price per sqft$392this home: $453
Homes for sale600in Bellingham

Area figures compiled by irenakolbert.com from current active NWMLS listings — not part of this listing's data.

This home's list price per square foot is about 16% above the median of current Bellingham listings. Irena can pull recent closed sales on this street before you write an offer.

Listing details

StatusActive
MLS #2575512
ListedAug 28, 2026
List price$1,287,000
Cumulative Days Active55
Property typeHouse
StyleContemporary
Listing brokerageWindermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
SourceNWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing courtesy of Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Oct 23, 2026, 12:53 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.
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