Rockhood
$384,000List price
Pending

715 Samish Heights Lane · Bellingham, WA 98229

Source: NWMLS · RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. · John A. Vande Hoef #NWM2441165

About this home

Buildable Lake view lot with private lake access. Tucked away on a quiet private drive, this beautifully positioned ½-acre lakeview lot captures the essence of Pacific Northwest living. Sloping terrain overlooks Lake Samish and magnificent cedar trees, creating a stunning natural backdrop for a custom home. The property's natural elevation is perfectly suited for a multi-level residence designed to capture panoramic lake views from every floor with one floor being a possible ADU. If you are thinking simplicity and would consider a manufactured home, that option too is available. Utilities are available at the property, water,sewer,electric, making it ready for your vision to come to life. What makes it even more special is that a brand-new private four-boat dock is currently being built! Located just a short walk down the hill.So your not just buying vacant land-you are buying a rare opportunity to build on Lake Samish with dock access already coming together. There is skiing and fishing and a public beach for large summertime gatherings all right here to enjoy! Come and visit the tranquility of lake Samish living, while remaining close to Bellingham, Mt. Vernon, Seattle, and Vancouver BC via nearby I-5. Walking trails, equestrian routes, and scenic rural roads make this an ideal setting for those who appreciate the outdoors. A rare opportunity to create a private Lake Samish retreat in one of Whatcom County’s most sought-after locations.

Location

Basics

Property type
Land
Style
Res-Less thn 1 Ac
Lot size
20,909 sq ft (0.48 acres)
County
Whatcom
MLS #
NWM2441165

Interior

Heating
None
Cooling
None

Exterior & lot

Lot features
Dead End Street, Paved
Topography
Level,Sloped
View
Lake, Mountains, See Remarks, Territorial
Waterfront
Yes

Utilities

Water
Available, Lake
Sewer
Available, In Street
Utilities
Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available

Community & fees

Subdivision
Lake Samish
Property tax
$2,155 (2025)

Transaction

Original list price
$512,000 (25% price cut)
Listed on
Oct 4, 2025
Days on market
346
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional
Possession
Closing, Negotiable

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2022-09-29
Sold$465,000

Schools

School district: Bellingham

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

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Listing provided courtesy of: RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Listing agent: John A. Vande Hoef.

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Data last updated 2026-09-16.