Listed by Allison Trimble • Coastal Realty. Bought with John L. Scott Bellingham.
Off Market Mar 2026 for $850K
$865,581
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$5,648/mo
3
bd
•
1 ba
•
1,854
sq ft
1321 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
About this home
Tucked into a sunny clearing in the woods, this true 1,854 sq ft log home offers privacy and charm in a prime mid-county location. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, stainless steel appliances, and a vaulted ceiling with a lofted primary bedroom, it’s the perfect rural retreat. Open floorplan with enclosed porch and a south facing back deck perfect for entertaining. The shy 5-acre lot is dotted with cedar, a towering monkey tree, sequoia, redwoods, and nut trees including filbert, Chinese chestnut, and walnut. A garden shed and a massive 36' x 60' shop with radiant floor heat, full insulation, forced air, its own breaker, water, drain, propane and a finished loft office complete this desirable package. Dedicated Fiber line for internet.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
4.92 acresLot Size
$467Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Allison Trimble• Coastal Realty
Listed by Blake Westhoff• Coastal Realty
Bought with Alicia Jansen-Pennington• John L. Scott Bellingham
*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
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4.92 Acres
Year renovated
1989
Sq. Ft.
1,854
Year built
1978
Style
Other
County
Whatcom County
APN
3903340183680000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R5A
Rural District
The purpose of the Rural District is to maintain the low density rural residential character of the areas designated as rural and rural neighborhood 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 allow a variety of low intensity uses that are compatible and complementary with the conservation of agricultural, forestry and related uses.
Site Features: Deck,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,RV Parking,Shop
Lot Features: Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 4.92
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,044
Tax Year: 2025
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Buyer Financing: VA
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Community
Water Company: Deer Creek
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Septic Tank
Sewer Company: Septic
Water Heater Location: Entry
Water Heater Type: Propane
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
Middle Or Junior High School: Meridian Mid
High School: Meridian High
High School District: Meridian
Location Information
Directions: From I5 North take exit 255, turn right onto E Sunset Dr, left onto Hannegan Rd, right onto E Smith Rd, right at for sale sign on Penny Ln, follow driveway on the right to the second house on right.
Topography: Equestrian,Level
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,854
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4.92 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1989
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3903340183680000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Buyer Brokerage Compensation: 3
Buyer Brokerage Compensation Type: %
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Propane
Home Information
Living Area: 1,854
Calculated Square Footage: 1854
MLS Square Footage Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 1854
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Year Built Effective: 1978
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: One and One Half
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Irene Reither Primary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi
6/10
Meridian Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
8/10
Meridian High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 85° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
10 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Estimated sale price
$823,000 – $996,000
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