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
More homes nearby
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 SchoolSchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 16% in WA

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.