5541 Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA 98226

Listed by Ben Kinney • Keller Williams Western Realty. Bought with RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Off market mar 2023 for $605K

$929,452

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $588/mo

•

4,589

sq ft

5541 Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA 98226

About this home

Great investment property in excellent location off the Guide Meridian between Smith and Axton Roads with a large home on a flat 6.5+ acre parcel. The parcel is located down a pipe stem driveway behind 5543 Guide Meridian on the west side of the highway. The spacious home was built in 1994 and is comprised of 3074 square feet on two floors with a mainly unfinished 1516 square foot basement that has both exterior and interior access. The acreage is flat with great garden space and plenty of room to build a garage or shop.

Single-familyProperty Type

1994Year Built

6.5 acresLot Size

$203Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Ben Kinney • Keller Williams Western Realty

Listed by Stephanie Johnson • Keller Williams Western Realty

Bought with Jim Skerjanc • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2039218

Redfin Estimate

$929,452

$324K since sold in March 2023$5,000 since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 8.6% higher than the average sale price ($856K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$899,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,062 sq ft
727 Lange Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
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SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,175,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,712 sq ft
5350 Stephens Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
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SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$590,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,044 sq ft
858 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
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SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$770,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,492 sq ft
5458 Northwest Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
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SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$900,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,314 sq ft
4353 Gooding Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226
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SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$803,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,477 sq ft
5028 Aldrich Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
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Market trends in 98226, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.5%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$675K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

11 days MoM

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160

26 MoM

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Sale history for 5541 Guide Meridian

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,307 (+4.5%)

$419,416 + $512,244

$931,660

2025

$7,949 (+14.2%)

$419,416 + $512,244

$931,660

2024

$6,959 (−17.9%)

$404,100 + $492,542

$896,642

2023

$8,476 (+9.7%)

$404,100 + $492,542

$896,642

2022

$7,729 (+3.4%)

$367,539 + $599,075

$966,614

2021

$7,475 (+13.8%)

$293,825 + $475,456

$769,281

2020

$6,567 (+21.6%)

$260,020 + $420,753

$680,773

2019

$5,399 (−0.4%)

$205,931 + $333,229

$539,160

2017

$5,419 (+2.7%)

$182,240 + $294,893

$477,133

2016

$5,277 (+6.2%)

$183,575 + $252,015

$435,590

2015

$4,968 (+92.7%)

$162,422 + $222,976

$385,398

2014

$2,578 (−0.6%)

$158,519 + $217,617

$376,136

2013

$2,594 (+7.8%)

$158,519 + $217,617

$376,136

2011

$2,407 (+8.1%)

$170,450 + $233,997

$404,447

2010

$2,227 (−51.8%)

$175,500 + $197,500

$373,000

2009

$4,616

$185,500 + $261,395

$446,895

Tax history for 5541 Guide Meridian

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,307 (+4.5%)

$419,416 + $512,244

$931,660

2025

$7,949 (+14.2%)

$419,416 + $512,244

$931,660

2024

$6,959 (−17.9%)

$404,100 + $492,542

$896,642

2023

$8,476 (+9.7%)

$404,100 + $492,542

$896,642

2022

$7,729 (+3.4%)

$367,539 + $599,075

$966,614

2021

$7,475 (+13.8%)

$293,825 + $475,456

$769,281

2020

$6,567 (+21.6%)

$260,020 + $420,753

$680,773

2019

$5,399 (−0.4%)

$205,931 + $333,229

$539,160

2017

$5,419 (+2.7%)

$182,240 + $294,893

$477,133

2016

$5,277 (+6.2%)

$183,575 + $252,015

$435,590

2015

$4,968 (+92.7%)

$162,422 + $222,976

$385,398

2014

$2,578 (−0.6%)

$158,519 + $217,617

$376,136

2013

$2,594 (+7.8%)

$158,519 + $217,617

$376,136

2011

$2,407 (+8.1%)

$170,450 + $233,997

$404,447

2010

$2,227 (−51.8%)

$175,500 + $197,500

$373,000

2009

$4,616

$185,500 + $261,395

$446,895

*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

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6.91 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,073

Year built

1994

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

3902254253050000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

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.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Public service
Recreation
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached Carport
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 2

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 2
# of Half Baths (Main): 1
# of Bathtubs: 3
# of Showers: 3

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Second

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Level: Second

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Level: Second

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Extra Fin Rm
Room Level: Second

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: Unfinished

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: None

Interior Features
Interior Features: Wall to Wall Carpet, Built-In Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, French Doors, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood, Wood Products

Property Information
Energy Source: Propane
Sq. Ft. Finished: 3,073
Sq. Ft. Unfinished: 1,516
Style Code: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Whatcom Co Assesors
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Outbuildings,Patio,Propane
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Dead End Street, Dirt Road
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 6.5
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,728
Tax Year: 2022

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Rehab Loan, See Remarks
Buyer Financing: Other

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Community, Individual Well
Water Company: Deer Creek Water Assoc
Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
Sewer: Septic Tank
Sewer Company: Septic
Water Heater Location: Mechanical Room
Water Heater Type: Electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
Middle Or Junior High School: Buyer To Verify
High School: Buyer To Verify
High School District: Meridian

Location Information
Directions: Guide Meridian; just North of Smith Rd before Axton Rd on the West side of the Guide. Pipe stem driveway with entry at 5543 Guide Meridian (Vacant Lot abutting the Guide).
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,073
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6.91 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3902254253050000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
Offers Review Date: Monday, February 27, 2023
On Market Date: Friday, February 24, 2023

Green Information
Power Production Type: Propane

Home Information
Living Area: 3,073
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 4589
MLS Square Footage Source: Whatcom Co Assesors
Building Area Total: 4589
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: Two

Around this home

Schools

Irene Reither Primary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.9mi

6/10

Meridian Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi

8/10

Meridian High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

6/10

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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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 84° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

6/10 Air Factor

9 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Bellingham, WA • 98226

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 7.3 hours in June and 1.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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1.8 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$883,000 – $1.07M

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