Rockhood
$2,299,000List price
3 bed · 3 bath · 2,326 sq ft
Active

1510 40th Street · Bellingham, WA 98229

Source: NWMLS · Keller Williams Western Realty · Dan Pittsenbarger #NWM2571857

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.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Contemporary
Stories
1 story
Condition
Under Construction
Year built
1964 (renovated 2026)
Lot size
198,634 sq ft (4.56 acres)
County
Whatcom
MLS #
NWM2571857

Interior

Heating
Ductless, Heat Pump, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Stove/Free Standing, Wall Furnace
Cooling
Ductless, Heat Pump, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
Flooring
Concrete
Appliances
Dryer, Microwave, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Fireplace
1 · Wood Burning
Interior features
Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, High Tech Cabling, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Wood
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Value In Land
Topography
Level,Partial Slope,Sloped,Terraces
View
Bay, Islands, Ocean, Sea, See Remarks, Sound
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
10
Garage
Yes (attached)
Covered spaces
2
Parking features
Driveway, Attached Garage, RV Parking

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Septic Tank
Power
Electric, Wood

Community & fees

Subdivision
Samish
Property tax
$9,083 (2026)

Transaction

Listed on
Aug 20, 2026
Days on market
30
Price per sq ft
$988
Listing terms
Cash, Rehab Loan, See Remarks
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2026-08-20
Active$2,299,000
2014-05-30
Sold$345,000

Schools

School district: Bellingham

Elementary
Happy Vly Elem
Middle
Fairhaven Mid
High
Sehome High School
SchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 16% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Keller Williams Western Realty

Listing agent: Dan Pittsenbarger.

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Data last updated 2026-09-02.