697 Axelson Road, Bellingham, WA 98229

• 2 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 2,842 sqft

Property Description

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.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

September 5, 2026 at 7:19AM

Listing Office:

Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. : 360-354-4455

Listing Agent:

Sharon L. Engels : 360-354-4455

MLS ID:

2575512

Interior

• General: Bath Off PrimaryCeiling Fan(s)Dbl Pane/Storm WindowDining RoomFireplaceJetted TubPantryVaulted Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s)Water HeaterWired for Generator
• Appliances: DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorStove(s)/Range(s)Washer
• Basement: DaylightFinished
• Flooring: Ceramic TileHardwoodVinyl PlankCarpet
• A/C: Ductless
• Heating: DuctlessFireplace InsertHRV/ERV SystemWall Furnace
• Fireplace: GasFireplaceFireplaces: 1

Exterior

• General: Cement PlankedStoneWood Products
• Style: Contemporary
• Parking: Attached GarageParking spaces: 2

Construction

• Roofing: Metal
• General: OnePoured ConcreteSlab

Location

• HOA Amenities: Boat LaunchParkPlaygroundTrail(s)0.0
• Originating MLS: nwmls
• School District: Bellingham
• County: Whatcom

Lot

• Topography: Partial Slope
• Zoning: 3703271782470000
• View: LakeMountainsTerritorialView

Utilities

• Water: Water Catchment System
• Sewer: Septic Tank

Financial

• Source: nwmls