259 Friday Creek Road · Bellingham, WA 98229
Source: NWMLS · COMPASS · Derek Buse #NWM2599739
About this home
This classic lake front residence occupies a particularly quiet and serene stretch of Lake Samish with sweeping sun drenched views. Three bedrooms and three baths are arranged in a nostalgic floor plan, featuring a sunken living room and original wood cabinetry that have been kept intact. Lake and mountain views extend from nearly every room. From the west facing deck the water is immediate; the dock extends that connection further, offering a practical place to moor a boat or simply step into the water. The setting is close enough to Bellingham for everyday ease yet removed enough to feel like a proper lake house retreat. The property sits on a gentle slope above the shoreline, with terraced lawns and stairs that lead down to a private beach area at the water’s edge. Mature trees frame the house, including a striking western maple, while mature landscaping is on display from the road. On warm days the waterside deck becomes the natural center of the house, large enough for a table and chairs yet still intimate, with clear sightlines across the lake toward the Blanchard foothills. The overall impression is of a lake house that has been maintained rather than overwritten—comfortable, functional, and deliberately tied to its waterfront setting.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Contemporary
- Stories
- 2 stories
- Condition
- Good
- Year built
- 1984
- Lot size
- 15,682 sq ft (0.36 acres)
- County
- Whatcom
- MLS #
- NWM2599739
Interior
- Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Laminate, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Fireplace
- 1 · Gas
- Interior features
- Bath Off Primary, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Wood, Wood Products
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Paved, Value In Land
- Topography
- Level
- View
- Lake, Mountains, Territorial
- Waterfront
- Yes
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 4
- Garage
- Yes (attached)
- Covered spaces
- 2
- Parking features
- Attached Garage
Utilities
- Water
- Lake
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Electric, Propane
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Lake Samish
- Property tax
- $11,881 (2026)
Transaction
- Price per sq ft
- $578
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Possession
- Closing
More homes nearby
Schools
School district: Bellingham
- Elementary
- Buyer To Verify
- Middle
- Buyer To Verify
- High
- Sehome High SchoolSchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 16% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: COMPASS
Listing agent: Derek Buse.
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Data last updated 2026-10-30.