1510 40th St

Bellingham, WA 98229
  • $2,299,000

    Price
  • 3

    Bed
  • 2.75

    Bath
  • 2,326

    SqFt

About the Listing 9978 - 23338

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. 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.

Listing Highlights

Status Active
Days on Site 10
Property Type Residential
MLS ® 2571857
Year Built 1964
Total Square Footage 2,326
Lot/Acreage 4.56
County Whatcom
Building Name Chris Short Plat
Neighborhood Samish
School District Bellingham
Elementary School Happy Vly Elementary
Middle School Fairhaven Middle
High School Sehome High

Interior Details

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2 Full / 1 Three-Quarter
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Washer(s)
  • Air Cond: Ductless,Heat Pump,High Efficiency (Unspecified)
  • Heating: Ductless,Heat Pump,High Efficiency (Unspecified),Stove/Free Standing,Wall Furnace
  • Fireplaces: 1, Wood Burning,1 Fireplace
  • Floor: Concrete
  • Above Ground Sq Ft:
  • Below Ground Sq Ft: n/a
  • Basement:
  • Other: Bath Off Primary,Dbl Pane/Storm Window,Dining Room,Fireplace,High Tech Cabling,Pantry,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Water Heater,Master on Main
  • Water: City of Bellingham

Exterior Details

  • Lot Description: Value In Land,Detached,Cable TV,High Speed Internet,RV Parking
  • Garage Capacity: N/A
  • Parking Spaces: 10
  • Lot Dimensions: 308X644
  • Roof: Composition
  • Others: Wood,Under Construction
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Parking Features: Driveway,Attached Garage,RV Parking

Financial Details

  • Tax Amount: $9,083
  • Taxes w/Assessments: N/A
  • Tax/Property ID: 3703050330160000
  • Tax Year: 2026

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