Bellingham Homes with 40 - Res-Less thn 1 Ac Style

Bellingham Homes with 40 - Res-Less thn 1 Ac Style

Welcome to Bellingham, Washington – a vibrant city nestled between the stunning Cascade Mountains and the sparkling waters of Bellingham Bay. Known for its breathtaking natural beauty, Bellingham offers residents a unique blend of outdoor adventures and urban conveniences. With a rich cultural scene, thriving local businesses, and a strong sense of community, it's no wonder that Bellingham is a sought-after destination for homebuyers.

In Whatcom County, Bellingham stands out for its diverse neighborhoods and charming architecture. Whether you're drawn to the historic homes in the Fairhaven district or the modern designs in the downtown area, there’s something for everyone. For those seeking cozy living spaces, our selection of homes on less than one acre is perfect. These properties provide the ideal balance of comfort and convenience, allowing you to enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle without sacrificing access to the area's natural wonders.

Imagine waking up to the serene beauty of the Pacific Northwest, with lush parks, scenic trails, and waterfront views just a stone's throw away. Bellingham is not only a gateway to outdoor escapades like hiking, kayaking, and skiing, but also a hub for art enthusiasts, food lovers, and families. The community hosts year-round events, from farmers' markets to music festivals, ensuring there's always something happening.

Explore the charm of Bellingham and discover your ideal home within this dynamic city. With properties that fit your lifestyle and a community that welcomes you with open arms, your dream home in Bellingham is waiting for you!

Newest Bellingham Homes with 40 - Res-Less thn 1 Ac Style

$85,500
2558105 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
This beautiful Sudden Valley lot comes complete with fully permitted building plans, making it easier to start building without the lengthy permitting process. Enjoy a serene, wooded setting just moments from the community marina, golf course, swimming pool, beaches, parks, and extensive trail system. With Lake Whatcom recreation and year-round outdoor adventure at your doorstep, plus the convenience of nearby Bellingham, this property offers an incredible opportunity to create a home in a community known for its natural beauty and amenities.

101 Polo Park Drive, Bellingham

Listing courtesy of Hansen Group Real Estate Inc.

$450,000
2560397 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Build your vision in Bellingham's desirable King Mountain neighborhood! This cleared 12,730 sq ft vacant lot offers exciting potential for expansive territorial and mountain views, depending on home design, placement and building height. Tucked away on a low-traffic dead-end street, the property is also centrally located near shopping, schools, trails, and everyday amenities. Water, power, and natural gas are available in the street, while conduit and power have been run to the former shop site. An approximately 30' x 36' concrete slab remains on the property, offering additional possibilities. A septic system will be needed. The lot provides flexibility for a variety of home designs. The neighboring home at 4311 King Avenue is also currently available for purchase, creating a rare opportunity for multi-generational living or an expanded private setting. Bring your plans and explore the possibilities!

4315 King Avenue, Bellingham

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc..

$125,000
2560722 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
One of the few remaining building lots available in the lakeside and golf course community of Sudden Valley. Large south facing double lot with an easement connecting to the adjacent street below the property. The lot is gently sloping allowing for the garage and driveway to enter from below and behind the property via the easement. Land survey and soil infiltration tests have been conducted along with obtaining unofficial preliminary approval from the Sudden Valley Association Architectural Committee. The building plans are currently set up for initial building permit approval and available to view along with the home design, elevations, plot plans, land survey and soil infiltration report.

8 Oakcrest Circle, Bellingham

Listing courtesy of homecoin.com.

$88,700
2559687 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Build your dream home on this rare, nearly level Double lot in Sudden Valley's highly desirable Gate 2 community. Fully serviced and ready for your vision, this residential vacant lot offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, recreation, and community living. Located just steps from picturesque Lake Louise, the property enjoys peek-a-boo lake views and easy access to the serene walking trail that circles the shoreline. Here, every day feels like a vacation, with outdoor adventure and peaceful surroundings right outside your door. Imagine your custom home nestled among mature trees, surrounded by nature while enjoying exclusive access to Sudden Valley's outstanding amenities, including private beaches, scenic trails, playgrounds, an athletic club, and a community swimming pool. Whether you're planning a primary residence or a peaceful retreat, this is an exceptional opportunity to build in one of Sudden Valley's most sought-after gate communities. Buyer to verify all feasibility matters, including HOA requirements, etc. Don't miss your chance to create the home you've always envisioned in this beautiful Pacific Northwest setting.

74 Lake Louise Drive, Bellingham

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Bain.

$39,900
2559404 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Come see this unique property located in the highlands of Sudden Valley's gate-5 neighborhood. This down-sloping vacant lot is located at the end of the street and is a "road to road" property, with access from above via Oval Court; and also from below via Star View Lane - offering numerous design options. This property has filtered views of Lake Whatcom, the Stewart Mountains, and the Sudden Valley community below. The property has Park land adjacent to the lower half of the property. The vacant lot to the right of the property is owned by the Sudden Valley community, and has been turned into permanent green-space. Oval Court boasts other 'dream lake view homes' on the street as well. This property would be a wonderful addition to the brand-new home listed for sale next door! Community amenities include: 18 Hole Championship Golf Course and practice facilities; a marina on Lake Whatcom, 5 neighborhood waterfront parks on Lake Whatcom, tennis courts, pickleball, swimming pools, a community health club, and the one-mile-long Lake Louise Trail.

13 Oval Court, Bellingham

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc..

$595,000
2558557 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Lovely location for home or investment. Big half acre lot on cul-de-sac near Whatcom Falls and Bloedel Parks. Lots of potential here! City approval for two Lots now. Possible 4 to 6 Lots using infill toolkit. Kulshan M. School, Geneva E. School. Agent owner. Extensive improvements; new water lines, new floors, new applcs, new roof, new furnaces, etc. A good spot to live, easily managed now as a rental. 3902 is 3 bdrm 2 bath home 1200 sq. ft. plus large Sun porch facing meadow and forest. Heated with electric furnace & a propane gas fireplace. Also a shop. ADU @3900 is two bedroom, 784 sq ft, + storage bldg. 2 rents =$4,000 a month. Please don't disturb the tenant in 3902. Viewing/showing of the interior of the units requires notice for 3902 Idaho. 3900 Idaho is vacant. There is a recent survey and two drawings of possible for a lot short plats. Dbl. listed as a duplex. The cap rate as it is now operated as a duplex, is approximately 7% yield.

3902 Idaho Street, Bellingham

Listing courtesy of Rainshine Realty.

$329,000
2556106 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Here’s your opportunity to build your dream home in the heart of Fairhaven! This is a rare find, a flat 5000 square-foot (1.1 acre) plus building lot on Donovan Avenue right around the corner from your favorite walking trails, coffee, shops, restaurants, and more! All services are in the street, including water, sewer, gas, and electricity. You are surrounded by a fantastic variety of cool Fairhaven style homes, duplexes, and condos. This is a flat lot with about 50 foot of front frontage on Donovan. It is located on the Sunny part of Donovan between fourth Street and sixth Street. Right around the corner from the Inter urban Trail, Post point Lagoon and the Fairhaven dog park. Please note that middle housing rules that are now in effect may make it possible to build up to four more housing units on the lot, buyer to verify.

542 Donovan Avenue, Bellingham

Listing courtesy of Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc..

$199,900
2554526 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Beautiful 1-acre lot near scenic Lake Samish—ready for your dream home! This lot has already been cleared and includes a newly installed driveway with a disturbance permit in place. The site is level, surveyed, and has a septic design in hand. Whether you’re planning a custom-built home or a manufactured home, this lot offers flexibility in a stunning natural setting. Located just minutes from I-5 and all modern conveniences, the Lake Samish neighborhood offers endless outdoor enjoyment—boating, swimming, a public beach and park with restrooms and picnic tables, plus miles of hiking and equestrian trails, including nearby Blanker Mount Trail. Potential for lake views with a two-story design.

471 Summerland Rd, Bellingham

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc..

$799,950
2550658 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Rare development/commercial opportunity in the heart of Old Town Bellingham. This site previously approved permits for a 50-unit multifamily apartment project, qualifies for the MFH Tax Exemption, offering strong financial upside for developers pursuing new residential density in a high-demand urban corridor. History of prior entitlements provides a proven roadmap for redevelopment, allowing flexibility for a revised/expanded vision. The existing improvements support a range of permitted commercial uses including retail, office, creative or design studios, service-based businesses, light production, and mixed commercial occupancy. This flexibility allows an investor or owner-user to generate income by leasing the property over several years while completing design, entitlement, or capital planning for future redevelopment. The property is strategically located minutes from Downtown Bellingham, the Waterfront District, and Western Washington University, with easy access to major transit routes, employment centers, and surrounding neighborhoods. Old Town continues to experience revitalization, with an 84-unit multifamily development currently underway nearby, reinforcing strong housing demand and long-term growth momentum. A rare combination of MFTE eligibility, proven development feasibility, flexible interim commercial use, and a highly desirable central location for investors, developers, or owner-operators. the permitted plans are included in the list price

1310 G Street, Bellingham

Listing courtesy of KW Lake Washington So.

$1,595,000
2547453 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
This exceptional 0.86-acre parcel in the heart of the desirable Roosevelt neighborhood offers a rare combination of historical charm, prime location, and outstanding development potential. The site features a substantial 20,000 sq ft warehouse originally constructed in the 1930s as a cannery, built with beautiful old-growth fir and cedar. While the structure stands as a testament to Bellingham’s industrial past—with direct rail access where trains once stopped to load and unload goods—it is ready for its next chapter. Highest and best use shines through: the seller has already completed plans for a 14-unit townhouse development (Haven Designs). Permits have not yet been pulled, giving the next owner the ability to make edits and move quickly on this development. The lot is level, free of wetlands, and perfectly suited for residential development in one of Bellingham’s most sought-after areas. Buyers looking to preserve the industrial character can continue using the warehouse for commercial purposes. With some thoughtful TLC, this sturdy, character-filled building—featuring its original heavy timber construction—could serve a variety of business needs while maintaining its historic appeal. The property sits directly adjacent to the popular Railroad Trail, offering immediate access to walking, biking, and outdoor recreation that defines Bellingham living. Residents and tenants will enjoy easy connectivity to downtown, nearby amenities, parks, and the vibrant community.

2701 Nevada Street, Bellingham

Listing courtesy of COMPASS.

$1,500,000
2546615 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Exceptional development opportunity in one of Bellingham's most visible and desirable growth corridors. This prime property offers outstanding potential for a variety of development concepts, including multifamily, townhomes, single-family residential, mixed-use, commercial, office, or retail. Preliminary concept plans have been prepared in conjunction with the adjacent parcel, illustrating the versatility and development potential of the site. Benefit from excellent I-5 visibility and convenient access to Western Washington University, Whole Foods, Fred Meyer, shopping, dining, downtown Bellingham, and Interstate 5. Available individually or together with the neighboring 800 Samish Way for an expanded development opportunity.

750 Samish Way, Bellingham

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc..

$249,000
2544721 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Location, Location, Location! Rare opportunity to build your dream home on this private 15,300 sq. ft. (approximately 1/3 acre) adjacent to Bellingham's highly desirable Samish Highlands neighborhood. Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street in a flag-lot setting, this gently sloping property offers exceptional privacy while being surrounded by upscale $1M+ homes. See the conceptual home rendering prepared for the site, showcasing a design that takes full advantage of the lot while enhancing privacy, curb appeal, and livability. City water, sewer, power, natural gas, phone, and high-speed internet are available at or near the property. Far property corners have been staked, making it easier to envision your future home site. Enjoy an unbeatable Southside location just minutes from Lake Padden's year-round recreation, including golf, hiking and biking trails, fishing, swimming, tennis courts, and off-leash dog parks. You'll also be close to Fairhaven, Galbraith Mountain for mountain biking, Lake Samish, Bellingham Bay, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Located within the sought-after Happy Valley Elementary, Fairhaven Middle School, and Sehome High School attendance areas. Experience the perfect combination of privacy, convenience, and outdoor recreation in one of Bellingham's most desirable neighborhoods. Buyer to verify all information to their own satisfaction.

16100 40th Place, Bellingham

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Western Realty.

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