Listed by Sharon Engels • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
For sale
$1,287,000
Est. $7,700/mo —
2
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
2,842
sq ft
697 Axelson Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229
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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 friends & family 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.
Single-familyProperty Type
2023Year Built
1.23 acresLot Size
$453Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Sharon Engels• Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
The purpose of the Rural District is to maintain the low density rural residential character of the areas designated as rural and rural neighborhood on the Comprehensive Plan map and implement the Comprehensive Plan policies that define the rural character in Whatcom County in accordance with RCW 36.70A.070(5). In addition, it is the intent of this district to allow a variety of low intensity uses that are compatible and complementary with the conservation of agricultural, forestry and related uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Public service
Recreation
Park & open space
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
9 days above 83° expected this year, 21 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.5 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 697 Axelson Rd
$1,286,120
$880 under list price of $1.29M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $840K to $1.6M.