Waterfront - Fixer Upper
Address
1538 Fairview Street, Bellingham, WA
Price
$ 1,495,000
Property Attributes
- ID#2582798
- TypeSingle Family
- CountyWHATCOM
- CityBellingham
- AreaBellingham
- NeighborhoodGeneva
- Zip98229
- Style1 Story
- Year Built1955
- Taxes$ 11608
- Price$ 1,495,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2214
- Lot Size0.25 Acres
Data Source:
Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
Property Description
Rare and flat lakefront property on Lake Whatcom presents a fantastic opportunity to create your dream home & live one of Bellingham’s most coveted lifestyles. Shred those glassy mornings on your surf board or kayak & enjoy the vacation mindset year round with full beach access and 50 foot unobstructed shoreline. The main residence is a spacious, solid footprint awaiting your creative vision. Fully finished luxury detached apartment adds even more versatility. Best views on the lake situated in a very walkable neighborhood. Mountain biking on world class Galbraith is just up the street! This lifestyle can’t be beat. Architectural drawings are available!
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer To Verify Elementary School | Buyer To Verify Middle School | Buyer To Verify High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/15/2026 | Listed $1,495,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Available |
|---|---|
| Heating | None |
| Cooling | None |
| Possession | Closing |
| Roof | Composition |
| Appliances | See Remarks |
| Security Features | Partially Fenced |
| Year Built | 1955 |
| View | Lake |
| Topography | Level |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Waterfront Features | Low Bank,Lake |
| County | Whatcom |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Attached Garage | No |
| Subdivision Name | Geneva |
| Facing Direction | South |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Special Listing Conditions | None |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | GPS works! |
| High School | Buyer To Verify |
| City | Bellingham |
| Entry Location | Main |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| High School District | Bellingham |
| MLS Area | 860 - Bellingham |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 10890 |
| Carport Spaces | 2 |
| Carport Y/N | Yes |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional |
| Elementary School | Buyer To Verify |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 11608 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Buyer To Verify |
| Property Condition | Fixer |
| Public Remarks | Rare and flat lakefront property on Lake Whatcom presents a fantastic opportunity to create your dream home & live one of Bellinghams most coveted lifestyles. Shred those glassy mornings on your surf |
| Structure Type | House |
| Building Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Property Style | 10 - 1 Story |
| NWM_ShowMapLink | Yes |
Interior Features
| Basement | None |
|---|---|
| Flooring | See Remarks |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | No |
| Heating Y/N | No |
| Fireplace Y/N | No |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 3 |
| Total Baths | 2 |
| Power Production Type | See Remarks |
| Baths Full Main | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Wood |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Attached Carport |
| Lot Features | Dead End Street,Paved |
| Water Source | See Remarks |
| Total Parking | 2 |
| Inclusions | See Remarks |
| Foundation Details | Poured Concrete |
| Building Area Total | 1914 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.25 |
| Waterfront Y/N | Yes |
| Covered Spaces | 2 |
| Irrigation Water Rights Y/N | No |
| Site Features | Cable TV,Deck,Dock,Fenced-Partially |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 98229
Price
Taxes
Year Built
Visits
In The Neighborhood
Just Listed
Bellingham
$ 480,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 1,477 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 1 Baths
Listed by: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Water Views
Bellingham
$ 899,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 2,334 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 3 Baths
Listed by: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Water Views
Bellingham
$ 720,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 1,912 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 2 Baths
Listed by: eXp Realty
Water Views
Bellingham
$ 1,495,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 3,626 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 3 Baths
Listed by: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Views
Bellingham
$ 535,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 948 SqFt
- Rooms
- 2 Beds + 1 Baths
Listed by: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Reduced
Bellingham
$ 899,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 2,277 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 3 Baths
Listed by: Bellingham Real Estate Company
Reduced
Bellingham
$ 969,500
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 2,590 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 2.5 Baths
Listed by: COMPASS
Reduced
Bellingham
$ 3,475,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 6,814 SqFt
- Rooms
- 6 Beds + 4.5 Baths
Listed by: Den Finder
Reduced
Bellingham
$ 2,725,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 2,905 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 4.5 Baths
Listed by: Den Finder
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