Listing provided courtesy of Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. Bought with NextHome Preview Properties.
Off Market Dec 2006 for $431K
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Est. refi paymentEst. refi$2,866/mo
10
bd
•
6 ba
•
4,594
sq ft
5270 Galbraith Rd, Acme, WA 98220
About this home
Rare, beautifully maintained 1938 Cape Cod 4-plex. Four townhome apartments plus a small cottage/office on 2 acres! 18 minutes to Sedro Woolley & 25 min to Bellingham. Garages & strong lockers, annual leases, low expenses, original fir moldings & tight grain fir floors. Three 2 bed/1 bath, one 3 bed/1.5 bath & one single family separate cottage for a total of 5 units.
•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26097282
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Market trends in 98220, WA
Last updated July 2026
Sale-to-List Price
98.0%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$447K
$101 MoM
Avg. days on market
2d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
2
0 MoM
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Sale history for 5270 Galbraith Rd
Date
Event
Price
Dec 18, 2006
Sold
Public Records
$430,719
$94/sq ft
Dec 21, 2006
Sold (MLS)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26094846
$431,000
$94/sq ft
Jun 12, 2006
Listed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26094846
$444,900
$97/sq ft
Dec 8, 2006
Sold (MLS)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26097282
$431,000
$94/sq ft
Jun 12, 2006
Listed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26097282
$444,900
$97/sq ft
Jul 14, 2004
Sold (MLS)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #24059108
$310,000
$67/sq ft
Apr 26, 2004
Listed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #24059108
$314,950
$69/sq ft
Dec 20, 2002
Sold (MLS)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #22046940
$229,600
$50/sq ft
Jul 15, 2002
Delisted
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #22046940
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Apr 5, 2002
Listed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #22046940
$239,900
$52/sq ft
Jan 23, 2002
Sold (MLS)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #21144492
$131,000
$29/sq ft
Nov 8, 2001
Listed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #21144492
$144,000
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,609 (+25.8%)
$253,567 + $568,080
$821,647
2025
$5,255 (+7.4%)
$253,567 + $568,080
$821,647
2024
$4,893 (−8.6%)
$240,656 + $395,681
$636,337
2023
$5,356 (+13.1%)
$240,656 + $395,681
$636,337
2022
$4,737 (+15.8%)
$235,937 + $387,922
$623,859
2021
$4,091 (+8.3%)
$181,493 + $298,407
$479,900
2020
$3,779 (+16.1%)
$147,550 + $242,598
$390,148
2019
$3,254 (−2.2%)
$127,080 + $194,763
$321,843
2017
$3,329 (−2.4%)
$112,800 + $172,877
$285,677
2016
$3,411 (+2.7%)
$112,800 + $172,877
$285,677
2015
$3,322 (+5.7%)
$105,900 + $162,302
$268,202
2014
$3,144 (−4.5%)
$100,000 + $153,260
$253,260
2013
$3,292 (+7.2%)
$100,000 + $153,260
$253,260
2011
$3,069 (−3.8%)
$99,600 + $156,727
$256,327
2010
$3,190 (+2.4%)
$120,000 + $186,580
$306,580
2009
$3,115
$120,000 + $186,580
$306,580
Tax history for 5270 Galbraith Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,609 (+25.8%)
$253,567 + $568,080
$821,647
2025
$5,255 (+7.4%)
$253,567 + $568,080
$821,647
2024
$4,893 (−8.6%)
$240,656 + $395,681
$636,337
2023
$5,356 (+13.1%)
$240,656 + $395,681
$636,337
2022
$4,737 (+15.8%)
$235,937 + $387,922
$623,859
2021
$4,091 (+8.3%)
$181,493 + $298,407
$479,900
2020
$3,779 (+16.1%)
$147,550 + $242,598
$390,148
2019
$3,254 (−2.2%)
$127,080 + $194,763
$321,843
2017
$3,329 (−2.4%)
$112,800 + $172,877
$285,677
2016
$3,411 (+2.7%)
$112,800 + $172,877
$285,677
2015
$3,322 (+5.7%)
$105,900 + $162,302
$268,202
2014
$3,144 (−4.5%)
$100,000 + $153,260
$253,260
2013
$3,292 (+7.2%)
$100,000 + $153,260
$253,260
2011
$3,069 (−3.8%)
$99,600 + $156,727
$256,327
2010
$3,190 (+2.4%)
$120,000 + $186,580
$306,580
2009
$3,115
$120,000 + $186,580
$306,580
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,709
Year built
1938
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Whatcom County
APN
3705074954440000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
RR1
Residential Rural District
The purpose of the Residential Rural District is to maintain the low density rural residential character of the areas designated as rural neighborhoods or rural communities on the Comprehensive Plan map and implement the Comprehensive Plan policies that define the rural character in Whatcom County in accordance with RCW 36.70A.070(5). In addition, it is the intent of this district to provide the opportunity for the development of building sites which maximize the efficient use of both energy and land by allowing an option for clustering of residential lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 4
Parking Features: RV Parking
Garage Spaces: 4
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 10
Bedrooms Possible: 10
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 5
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room 15 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room 16 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Interior Features
Interior Features: Fir/Softwood
Flooring: Softwood, Vinyl
Appliances Included: Range/Oven,Refrigerator
Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished
Exterior
Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Metal/Vinyl, Wood
Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 4,954
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View
Lot Information
Site Features: Fenced-Partially,Outbuildings,RV Parking
Lot Features: Dead End Street, Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 2
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,828
Tax Year: 2006
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Community
Water Company: Acme Water Assoc
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Septic Tank
Sewer Company: Septic
Utilities: Septic System, Natural Gas Connected
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
School Information
Elementary School: Acme Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Mount Baker Jnr High
High School: Mount Baker Snr High
High School District: Mount Baker
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 9 to Acme, West on Galbraith, property on north side of street.
Topography: Level
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,709
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3705074954440000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Monday, June 12, 2006
Green Information
Power Production Type: Natural Gas
Home Information
Living Area: 4,954
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 4594
MLS Square Footage Source: Owner
Building Area Total: 4594
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Block, Post & Block
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Acme Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Mount Baker Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 7.7mi
3/10
Mount Baker Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.7mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 86° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
10 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Acme, WA • 98220
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.3 hours in
June and 1.7 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
7.3 hrs
1.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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