About 697 Axelson Road
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.
Features of 697 Axelson Road
| MLS® # | 2575512 |
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| Price | $1,287,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2.25 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 2,842 |
| Acres | 1.23 |
| Year Built | 2023 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Contemporary |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 697 Axelson Road |
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| Area | 860 - Bellingham |
| Subdivision | Lake Samish |
| City | Bellingham |
| County | Whatcom |
| State | WA |
| Zip Code | 98229 |
Amenities
| Parking Spaces | 2 |
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| Parking | Attached Garage |
| View | Lake, Mountains, Territorial |
| Is Waterfront | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Jetted Tub, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wired for Generator |
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| Appliances | Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer |
| Heating | Ductless, Fireplace Insert, HRV/ERV System, Wall Furnace |
| Cooling | Ductless |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplaces | Gas |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Cement Planked, Stone, Wood Products |
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| Lot Description | Dead End Street |
| Foundation | Poured Concrete, Slab |
School Information
| District | Bellingham |
|---|---|
| Elementary | Wade King Elem |
| Middle | Fairhaven Mid |
| High | Sehome High |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | August 28th, 2026 |
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| Days on Market | 4 |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. |
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