Waterfront

1538 Fairview Street, Bellingham, WA 98229

Bellingham, WA 98229 · Bellingham
3 bd2 ba1,914 sqft0.25 ac lotBuilt 1955House
$1,495,000 $781 / sqft · Cumulative Days Active: 58 Estimate your monthly payment ↓
House, Bellingham Listing by Hansen Group Real Estate Inc 1 / 38
Price / sqft$781
Lot0.25 acres
Year built1955
TypeHouse
HOANone
Cumulative Days Active58

About this home

Rare and flat lakefront property on Lake Whatcom presents a fantastic opportunity to create your dream home & live one of Bellingham’s most coveted lifestyles. Shred those glassy mornings on your surf board or kayak & enjoy the vacation mindset year round with full beach access and 50 foot unobstructed shoreline. The main residence is a spacious, solid footprint awaiting your creative vision. Fully finished luxury detached apartment adds even more versatility. Best views on the lake situated in a very walkable neighborhood. Mountain biking on world class Galbraith is just up the street! This lifestyle can’t be beat. Architectural drawings are available!

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Waterfront
Listed Sep 15, 2026MLS# 2582798

Facts & features

3Beds
2Baths
1,914 sqftLiving area
$781Price / sqft
1955Year built
0.25 acLot
Interior
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Living area1,914 sqft
StoriesOne
FlooringSee Remarks
AppliancesSee Remarks
Building
TypeHouse
Year built1955
RoofComposition
FoundationPoured Concrete
Lot & exterior
Lot size0.25 acres (10,890 sqft)
ViewLake
WaterfrontLow Bank, Lake
Parking
ParkingAttached Carport
Utilities
HeatingSee Remarks
SewerAvailable
WaterSee Remarks
HOA & taxes
HOA duesNone
Property tax (2025)$11,608 / yr
Interior features
Exterior & lot
Wood

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$8,63730-year fixed · 6.5%
P&I $7,560Taxes $967Insurance $110
Plus ~$44,850 closing costs (est. 3%), paid once at closing. Get pre-approval guidance →
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Price history

DateEventPrice Sep 15, 2026Listed for sale $1,495,000

Tax history

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

Schools

Bellingham School District
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HighBuyer To Verify
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 Bellingham9 min
WWU10 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.

Median list price$600k600 active listings
Cumulative Days Active74median, active listings
List price per sqft$392this home: $781
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 99% 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 #2582798
ListedSep 15, 2026
List price$1,495,000
Cumulative Days Active58
Property typeHouse
Listing brokerageHansen Group Real Estate Inc
SourceNWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing courtesy of Hansen Group Real Estate Inc. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Oct 23, 2026, 12:55 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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