1510 40th Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Real Estate Center
Listed by: dan pittsenbarger
Office: keller williams western realty
MLS#:2571857
Source:NWMLS
1510 40th Street,Bellingham, WA 98229
$2,299,000
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,326 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Price summary
- Price:$2,299,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$988.39
About this home
A rare South Bellingham development opportunity! This 4.56-acre property offers exceptional potential for up to 60 residential units under Bellingham’s expanded middle-housing regulations. The elevated upper portion of the property—where the existing home is situated—provides potential views of Puget Sound & the San Juan Islands. Value is in the land. The spacious 3-bedroom, 2.75-bath home features an open floor plan, dramatic vaulted ceilings throughout the common areas & bedrooms. Floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the interior with natural light. A mini-split provides efficient heating & cooling, while the freestanding wood stove offers secondary heat and inviting ambience. Additional features include a tankless water heater and flexible possibilities for continued residential use, phased development or a larger housing project. Located on Bellingham’s desirable south side, immediately adjacent to the prestigious Samish Crest Highlands neighborhood and convenient to Lake Padden’s trails, golf course, swimming, fishing, dog park, sports courts and other recreational amenities. The seller is willing to work with a buyer who wants to subdivide and purchase a portion of the property at an agreed upon reduced price for construction of one or more homes, w/the buyer responsible for subdivision and related costs. Buyer to verify development & unit potential, subdivision feasibility and all associated requirements with the City of Bellingham....
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Home facts
- Year built:1964
- Subdivision & Development:Samish
- Listing ID #:2571857
- Updated:September 14, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:2
- Flooring:Concrete Floor
- Kitchen Description:Microwave
- Bedroom Description:Main Level Bedrooms : 3
- Basement:Yes
- Living area:2,326 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:High Efficiency (Unspecified)
- Heating:Free Standing Stove Heat, Heat Pump, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Composition
- Year built:1964
- Building area:2,326 sq. ft.
- Lot area:4.56 Acres
- Lot Features:Value In Land
- Architectural Style:Contemporary
- Construction Materials:Wood Exterior Finish
- Foundation Description:None
- Levels:1 Story
Schools
- High school:Sehome High
- Middle school:Fairhaven Mid
- Elementary school:Happy Vly Elem
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Septic Tank
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$2,299,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$988.39
- Tax amount:$9,083 (2026)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:Cable TV, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
Parking
- Total parking spaces:10
- Parking description:Attached Garage, Driveway, RV Parking
- Garage:Yes
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