Rockhood
$1,395,000List price
3 bed · 3 bath · 2,412 sq ft
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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

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Schools

School district: Bellingham

Elementary
Buyer To Verify
Middle
Buyer To Verify
High
Sehome High School
SchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 16% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: COMPASS

Listing agent: Derek Buse.

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Data last updated 2026-10-30.