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1800 40th Place, Bellingham, WA 98229

Bellingham, WA 98229 · Bellingham

— bd— ba— sqft1.88 ac lotBuilt Land

$540,000 — / sqft · Cumulative Days Active: 105 Estimate your monthly payment ↓

Listing by Keller Williams Western Realty 1 / 28

Price / sqft—

Lot1.88 acres

Year built—

TypeLand

HOANone

Cumulative Days Active105

About this home

Prime Samish location with endless potential! Build your dream home on this shy 2-acre lot featuring an approved 5-bedroom septic design, with water and power available at the street. The gentle slope offers the opportunity for bay and territorial views and is ideal for a variety of home designs, including a daylight basement or multi-generational living. Enjoy an unbeatable lifestyle just minutes from Lake Padden, where you'll find hiking and biking trails, a public golf course, fishing, tennis, pickleball, swimming, baseball fields, playgrounds, and a popular dog park. World-class mountain biking at Galbraith Mountain and Samish Crest Trail is just a short ride away. Historic Fairhaven's restaurants, coffee shops, bookstores, and waterfront charm are also nearby. Conveniently located near top-rated schools, shopping, parks, trails, and easy I-5 access, this property offers exceptional flexibility with potential for up to four building lots, plus ADU and DADU opportunities (buyer to verify). Whether you're planning a custom estate, multi-generational retreat, or future development, this is a rare opportunity in one of Bellingham's most desirable neighborhoods. Priced to sell! SELLER IS OPEN TO OWNER FINANCING.

NWMLS logo Listing courtesy of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS).

Listed Oct 16, 2026MLS# 2595181

Facts & features

1.88 acLot

Building

TypeLand

Lot & exterior

Lot size1.88 acres (81,893 sqft)

ViewPartial, Territorial

WaterfrontNo

ZoningResidential

Utilities

SewerNot Available

WaterIn Street

HOA & taxes

HOA duesNone

Property tax (2026)$3,714 / 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$3,15030-year fixed · 6.5%

P&I $2,731Taxes $310Insurance $110

Plus ~$16,200 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 Oct 16, 2026Listed for sale $540,000

Schools

Bellingham School District

ElementaryHappy Vly 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.

Location

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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 #2595181

ListedOct 16, 2026

List price$540,000

Cumulative Days Active105

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, 12:59 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.