Listed by Sue Hilton • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. Bought with Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Off market mar 2020 for $519K
$766,560
3
bd
•
1 ba
•
1,708
sq ft
221 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
About this home
Delightful opportunity! 1937 3 bd charmer on nearly 5 acres just 2 minutes drive to Bellingham city limits. Fresh kitchen w/granite counters, new appliances & cozy dining nook. Updated windows, new furnace & hw tank. Unfinished basement. 36' x 48' shop w/addition provides 2400+ sq ft of room for hobbies, toys & storage. Classic barn w/newer roof ripe for potential participation in Wa Heritage Barn Preservation Program. Home has been pre-inspected.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
4.77 acresLot Size
$449Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Sue Hilton• Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Bought with Sue Hilton• Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Home is well-maintained with a mix of updates and original elements. Great spacious shop with room for up to seven cars. Charming barn and room to roam on this 4.7 acre lot. Convenient location.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sharon Theeuwen
Redfin Associate agent
Convenient location, tons of land to roam and beautiful pasture setting. Detached shop, barn, and manufactured home. Charming 1930s home.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sharon Theeuwen
Redfin Associate agent
Great Homestead on a 5 acre parcel close to downtown Bellingham. 1930s two-story home with basement, plus a detached huge garage. Detached ADU dwelling plus charming barn. Chicken coop, outbuildings, fruit trees, garden space plus pasture.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sharon Theeuwen
Redfin Associate agent
Picturesque setting with farmhouse, huge shop and barn, fruit trees and detached ADU unit. Circular driveway and room to roam. Minutes to DT Bellingham shops and restaurants.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sharon Theeuwen
Redfin Associate agent
Charming 1930’s 1-1/2 story home on a shy 5 acre parcel. Updated galley style kitchen with eating nook. Spacious living and dining rooms. One main floor bedroom plus one full bathroom; two more bedrooms upstairs. Huge basement/storage. Detached ADU...
mobile home, huge shop/4 car garage plus heritage barn. Mixture of updates and original charm.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sharon Theeuwen
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 221 E Smith Rd
Date
Event
Price
Mar 6, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Sold)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1483822
$519,000
$304/sq ft
Feb 17, 2020
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1483822
—
Feb 5, 2020
Pending (Pending Inspection)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1483822
—
Oct 15, 2019
Price Changed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1483822
$519,000
$304/sq ft
Oct 12, 2019
Relisted (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1483822
—
Oct 5, 2019
Pending (Pending Inspection)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1483822
—
Aug 29, 2019
Price Changed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1483822
$525,000
$307/sq ft
Jul 12, 2019
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1483822
$539,000
$316/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,709 (+4.8%)
$376,094 + $345,645
$721,739
2025
$6,403 (+13.7%)
$376,094 + $345,645
$721,739
2024
$5,629 (+1.2%)
$362,360 + $332,351
$694,711
2023
$5,561 (+10.4%)
$362,360 + $332,351
$694,711
2022
$5,035 (+3.6%)
$311,023 + $328,756
$639,779
2021
$4,858 (+13.0%)
$246,843 + $260,917
$507,760
2020
$4,300 (+22.4%)
$218,443 + $230,897
$449,340
2019
$3,512 (−8.1%)
$173,003 + $182,867
$355,870
2017
$3,820 (+0.7%)
$153,100 + $161,829
$314,929
2016
$3,794 (−0.3%)
$140,473 + $168,560
$309,033
2015
$3,804 (+31.1%)
$134,102 + $160,916
$295,018
2014
$2,902 (+3.9%)
$65,507 + $155,369
$220,876
2013
$2,794 (+10.8%)
$65,507 + $155,369
$220,876
2011
$2,522
$64,994 + $155,369
$220,363
Tax history for 221 E Smith Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,709 (+4.8%)
$376,094 + $345,645
$721,739
2025
$6,403 (+13.7%)
$376,094 + $345,645
$721,739
2024
$5,629 (+1.2%)
$362,360 + $332,351
$694,711
2023
$5,561 (+10.4%)
$362,360 + $332,351
$694,711
2022
$5,035 (+3.6%)
$311,023 + $328,756
$639,779
2021
$4,858 (+13.0%)
$246,843 + $260,917
$507,760
2020
$4,300 (+22.4%)
$218,443 + $230,897
$449,340
2019
$3,512 (−8.1%)
$173,003 + $182,867
$355,870
2017
$3,820 (+0.7%)
$153,100 + $161,829
$314,929
2016
$3,794 (−0.3%)
$140,473 + $168,560
$309,033
2015
$3,804 (+31.1%)
$134,102 + $160,916
$295,018
2014
$2,902 (+3.9%)
$65,507 + $155,369
$220,876
2013
$2,794 (+10.8%)
$65,507 + $155,369
$220,876
2011
$2,522
$64,994 + $155,369
$220,363
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4.77 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,708
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
3903311594940000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
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.