56 ft of lakefront on Toad Lake (Emerald Lake), a quiet lake of about 30 acres with no motorboats, 12-15 minutes from downtown Bellingham. 0.19-acre lot (8,276 sq ft). Water (District 7) and PSE power at the street, with a fire hydrant at the lot. 2005 professional survey. A 2020 feasibility study found no wetlands and no floodplain. An engineered septic design (pretreatment unit with subsurface drip field, sized for a 2-bedroom home) was approved by Whatcom County Health in November 2020. The permit expired in 2023; the approved permit, design and soil logs are available. Zoned RR2 Rural Residential; Shoreline Residential under the county Shoreline Master Program. Lot 5, Plat of Emerald Lake Division No. 2.
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LAST UPDATED
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10/1/2026
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TRACT
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Bellingham
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YEAR BUILT
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0
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COMMUNITY
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Bellingham
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COUNTY
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Whatcom
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STATUS
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Active
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PROPERTY TYPE(S)
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Lot/Land/Acreage
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| AREA |
860 - Bellingham |
| HEAT |
None |
| LOT |
8276 sq ft |
| LOT DESCRIPTION |
Sloped, Waterfront |
| MLS STATUS |
Active |
| SEWER |
Septic Tank |
| STYLE |
40 - Res-Less thn 1 Ac |
| SUBDIVISION |
Bellingham |
| TAXES |
759.94 |
| UTILITIES |
Electricity Available |
| VIEW |
Yes |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION |
Lake, Territorial |
| WATERFRONT |
Yes |
| WATERFRONT DESCRIPTION |
Lake, Waterfront |
| ZONING |
Residential |
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