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Open house Sat, Sep 19

$1,287,000

697 Axelson Road

Bellingham, WA 98229

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Lake viewMountains viewTerritorial view

Beds

2

Baths

3

Sq Ft

2,842

Lot

1.23 ac

Year built

2023

Type

Residential

Days listed

18

MLS #

2575512

About this home

This lake-view gem is the perfect blend of comfort, privacy & peacefulness located at the end of the road. Covered front porch finished with cedar siding & decking from trees logged off the property. Home is 3-years new and features the primary bedroom on the main floor with attached bathroom, tile floors, walk-in shower, walk-in closet and opens to a large deck that spans across the entire back of home with tranquil views of the lake and forest! Living room has vaulted ceiling with cozy propane fireplace, kitchen features custom wood cabinets, ss appliances, quartz counters & tile accents plus walk-in pantry. Main floor finished with engineered oak hardwood floors, mini-split heating and air-conditioning. Metal 50-year roof, Anderson Fibrex windows, auto-start Generac generator, durable Hardie Plank and panel siding, Natural stone fireplace & exterior trim. TimberTech composite decking, stainless steel wire railing with spiral staircase leading down to the hot tub. Features an attached 2-car garage with additional parking on a quiet, dead-end street. Large 1+ acre consisting of 2 legal lots, firepit with abundance of cut firewood for building friendships and community. Shed for extra tools and toys. Short walk to Lake Samish Park, miles of hiking trails and close proximity to Galbraith Mountain biking. 10 min drive to Bellingham while centrally located with quick access to Mt. Vernon, conveniently located with quick I-5 access and just 30 minutes to the Canadian border.

Interior features

Bath Off PrimaryCeiling Fan(s)Dbl Pane/Storm WindowDining RoomFireplaceJetted TubPantryVaulted Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s)Water HeaterWired for Generator

Exterior features

Cement PlankedStoneWood Products

Appliances

DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorStove(s)/Range(s)Washer

Schools

Elementary

Wade King Elem

Middle

Fairhaven Mid

High

Sehome High

Property details

Heating
Ductless, Fireplace Insert, HRV/ERV System, Wall Furnace
Cooling
Ductless
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Parking
Attached Garage
View
Lake, Mountains, Territorial
Lot
Dead End Street
Water source
Water Catchment System
Sewer
Septic Tank
Style
Contemporary
Levels
One
Fireplaces
1

Costs

Price / sq ft
$453
Annual taxes
$10,202 (2026)

Estimate your monthly payment

$7,358/mo

Principal & interest
$6,508
Property taxes
$850
Loan amount $1,029,600

Estimate only — excludes homeowner's insurance and PMI. Rates shown are not a quote. Talk to us to connect with a lender.

Location

Bellingham, WA 98229

Approximate location. Contact us to confirm the exact address.

Listing courtesy of Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.— Sharon L. Engels.Listing data courtesy of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All properties are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal.

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