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About this home
Located in the desirable Samish neighborhood, this Contemporary 3 bedroom, 1 3/4-bath home offers beautiful views of Bellingham Bay. Original hardwood floors, gas fireplace adds warmth & character & inviting outdoor living spaces with a large patio & outdoor fire pit for relaxing & entertaining. The property also includes a 2 car detached garage, carport & additional 624 sq ft storage space accessed through the garage. Potential for a second building site, with the possibility of subdivision subject to buyer verification & county approval.
Samish, located between Lake Padden and Sehome Hill Arboretum, is a residential and commercial Bellingham neighborhood with wooded slopes and a well-traveled corridor. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates along Samish Way near the I-5 interchange, where coffee counters, local eateries, and practical storefronts line the arterial. Mid-century houses and newer townhomes sit on curving streets that climb toward trailheads and campus edges. Western Washington University’s south side lends a steady rhythm of bikes and buses. Lake Padden Park frames the area with forest loops and water views. Between trail networks and everyday services, the feel is outdoorsy and workday-oriented.
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Offer insights
1801 38th St · $979,000
$977K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $977K+ is a strong offer
SALE-TO-LIST
98.3%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$979,000
Median list price in this area is $639,736. (35% lower than this home)
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Dining room
Fireplaces (2) — gas and wood burning
Wired for generator
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms (all on the main level)
Additional 3 possible bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 three-quarter bathroom
2 showers
1 bathtub
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Stove/Range
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Utility/laundry room
Water heater located in laundry
Flooring
Ceramic tile
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Radiant heating
No cooling
Exterior features
Deck
Patio
Wooded vegetation
Has view
Cable TV available
Home design
Single-family residence
One-story
Entry on main level
Faces west
Parking
Detached garage
Detached carport
Driveway parking
4 covered spaces
4 uncovered spaces
Construction
Wood construction
Metal roof
Poured concrete foundation
Built on lot
Utilities
Electric and natural gas service
Public water
Sewer available; septic tank
Financial info
Listing terms include Conventional and FHA
Other
Zoned RS-20
Lot valued for land
Approximately 1.01 acres
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
The residential single RS general use type is primarily intended to accommodate families desiring to live within neighborhoods consisting of individual dwelling units or townhouses in low density environments.; These regulations have been adopted to provide flexibility in the arrangement of a main building upon a building site in order to allow efficient and capable design, assure necessary light and air, and to encourage the compatible development of neighborhoods while conserving and enhancing the value of land and the important physical characteristics within the RS areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Mixed use
Recreation
Communications tower
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Nov 9, 2020 • Final
Mechanical
Replace a boiler with a similar unit.
HVAC
Jul 24, 2001 • Final
Mechanical
Replace the water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 83° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bellingham, WA • 98229
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Sun exposure
79/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Bellingham. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
4.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1801 38th St
$955,462
$24K under list price of $979K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $750K to $1.2M.