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697 Axelson Road, Bellingham, WA, 98229

$1,287,000·3 bd·1 ba·NWMLS #2575512

Estimated Arrivva buyer rebate$15,000 to $29,000

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Listing data from NWMLS. Listing courtesy of Sharon L. Engels of Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. Rebate estimate calculated by Arrivva.

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$1,287,000
13 Days On Site

697 Axelson Road
Bellingham, WA 98229

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
2
Beds
3
Total Baths
1
Full Bath
2
Partial Baths
2,842
SqFt
$453
/SqFt
2023
Built
Cumulative Days On Market:
13
Subdivision:
Lake Samish
County:
Whatcom
Courtesy of NWMLS
Listing courtesy of Sharon L. Engels of Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
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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.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,287,000
Days On Site 
13 Days
Bedrooms 
2
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,842 sqft
Total Baths 
3
Full Baths 
1
Partial Baths 
2
Lot Size 
1.23 Acres
Year Built 
2023
MLS® Number 
2575512
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$10,202
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
a week agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 weeks agoStatus changed to Active
2 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
1.23
Attached Garage 
Yes
Foundation 
Slab
Garage 
Yes
Land Lease 
No
Levels 
One
Parking 
Attached
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Septic Tank
SqFt Total 
2842
Style 
Contemporary
Utilities 
Cable Available
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorElectric Water HeaterWasherWater Heater
Basement 
DaylightFinished
Cooling 
Ceiling Fan(s)Ductless
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Gas
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
Ceramic TileHardwoodCarpetVinyl
Heating 
ElectricPropaneDuctlessFireplace InsertWall Furnace
Interior 
Walk-In Closet(s)Ceiling Fan(s)PantryVaulted Ceiling(s)
Main Level Bedrooms 
1
Spa 
Yes
Bathroom Full 
Level - Lower
Bathroom Half 
Level - Main
Bathroom Three Quarter 
Level - Main
Bedroom 
Level - Lower
Dining Room 
Level - Main
Entry Hall 
Level - Main
Extra Fin Room 
Level - Lower
Kitchen 
Level - Main
Living Room 
Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Level - Main
Rec Room 
Level - Lower
Utility Room 
Level - Main
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Cement SidingStoneWood Siding
Lot Features 
Wooded
Other Structures 
Outbuilding
Patio And Porch 
Deck
Roof 
Metal
Spa 
Yes
View 
LakeMountain(s)Territorial
Waterview 
LakeMountain(s)Territorial
Community Features
Accessibility Features 
Therapeutic Whirlpool
Community Features 
ParkPlayground
MLS Area 
860 - Bellingham
School District 
Bellingham
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventionalVA Loan
Building Access 
Main
Schools
School District
Bellingham
Elementary School
Wade King Elem
Middle School
Fairhaven Mid
High School
Sehome High
Courtesy of NWMLS
Listing courtesy of Sharon L. Engels of Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.



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Last checked: 2026-09-09 10:21 PM PDT

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*Estimate only. Actual rebate may vary based on final price, lender requirements, MLS rules, and broker policies.

Questions about this listing

How much could a buyer get back on 697 Axelson Road, Bellingham, WA, 98229?
Arrivva estimates a buyer rebate of $15,000 to $29,000 on this listing. The buyer-broker fee, typically 2 to 3% of the price, goes back to you minus Arrivva's flat $9,750 fee. Every completed rebate is published on the Arrivva results page. See every completed closing
Who is the listing brokerage for 697 Axelson Road, Bellingham, WA, 98229?
Listing courtesy of Sharon L. Engels of Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc, per NWMLS listing #2575512. Arrivva is not the listing brokerage: Arrivva is a separate flat-fee brokerage that represents you as the buyer, with your interests first and no dual agency, ever. How Arrivva represents buyers
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