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$601,876

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1 ba

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1,261

sq ft

5815 Mertz Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

About this home

5815 Mertz Rd is a 1,261 square foot house on a 4.89 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Bellingham data, we estimate the home's value is $601,876.

Single-familyProperty Type

1910Year Built

4.89 acresLot Size

$477Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$601,876

$2,000 since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 4.8% higher than the average sale price ($574K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$734,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,292 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$410,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,200 sq ft
1361 E Axton Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
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SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$725,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,758 sq ft
551 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$647,500
D
3 beds1 bath1,020 sq ft
1320 Lunde Ln, Everson, WA 98247
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SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$518,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,108 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$412,000
F
2 beds1 bath896 sq ft
399 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
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Market trends in 98226, WA

Last updated October 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

Recently sold homes

160

26 MoM

New listings for sale

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$475,000
3 beds2 baths1,397 sq ft
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$425,000
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Anthony Zapata • Keller Williams Western Realty
3D WALKTHROUGH
$395,000
2 beds2 baths1,134 sq ft
5030 Festival Blvd Unit 1C, Bellingham, WA 98226
Nick Berard • Keller Williams Western Realty
$590,000
3 beds2 baths1,287 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$776,000
4 beds3 baths2,572 sq ft
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$349,000
2 beds2 baths1,030 sq ft
255 W Bakerview Rd Unit B203, Bellingham, WA 98226
Andi Dyer • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
OPEN TUE, 3PM TO 5PM
$589,000
3 beds2 baths1,436 sq ft
1916 Mt Baker Hwy, Bellingham, WA 98226
Anthony Zapata • Keller Williams Western Realty
$325,000
1 bed1 bath960 sq ft
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Brianna Robbins • John L. Scott Bellingham
3D WALKTHROUGH
$630,000
2 beds1 bath1,240 sq ft
2883 Mt Baker Hwy, Bellingham, WA 98226
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3D & VIDEO TOUR
$629,900
4 beds2.5 baths1,990 sq ft
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Michelle Harrington • COMPASS
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Sale history for 5815 Mertz Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,753 (+2.9%)

$281,071 + $252,368

$533,439

2025

$4,621 (+15.1%)

$281,071 + $252,368

$533,439

2024

$4,014 (−3.6%)

$327,166 + $188,742

$515,908

2023

$4,162 (+12.1%)

$327,166 + $188,742

$515,908

2022

$3,714 (+11.5%)

$300,147 + $173,154

$473,301

2021

$3,331 (+13.8%)

$234,487 + $135,275

$369,762

2020

$2,927 (+11.3%)

$192,201 + $110,880

$303,081

2019

$2,630 (−25.6%)

$166,480 + $96,042

$262,522

2017

$3,536 (+1.4%)

$192,118 + $110,832

$302,950

2016

$3,486 (−0.3%)

$180,464 + $104,110

$284,574

2015

$3,498 (+1.9%)

$172,423 + $99,471

$271,894

2014

$3,432 (+1.4%)

$166,480 + $96,042

$262,522

2013

$3,384 (+8.1%)

$166,480 + $96,042

$262,522

2011

$3,131 (+3.6%)

$174,760 + $102,450

$277,210

2010

$3,024 (−8.7%)

$205,600 + $116,420

$322,020

2009

$3,314

$205,600 + $116,420

$322,020

Tax history for 5815 Mertz Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,753 (+2.9%)

$281,071 + $252,368

$533,439

2025

$4,621 (+15.1%)

$281,071 + $252,368

$533,439

2024

$4,014 (−3.6%)

$327,166 + $188,742

$515,908

2023

$4,162 (+12.1%)

$327,166 + $188,742

$515,908

2022

$3,714 (+11.5%)

$300,147 + $173,154

$473,301

2021

$3,331 (+13.8%)

$234,487 + $135,275

$369,762

2020

$2,927 (+11.3%)

$192,201 + $110,880

$303,081

2019

$2,630 (−25.6%)

$166,480 + $96,042

$262,522

2017

$3,536 (+1.4%)

$192,118 + $110,832

$302,950

2016

$3,486 (−0.3%)

$180,464 + $104,110

$284,574

2015

$3,498 (+1.9%)

$172,423 + $99,471

$271,894

2014

$3,432 (+1.4%)

$166,480 + $96,042

$262,522

2013

$3,384 (+8.1%)

$166,480 + $96,042

$262,522

2011

$3,131 (+3.6%)

$174,760 + $102,450

$277,210

2010

$3,024 (−8.7%)

$205,600 + $116,420

$322,020

2009

$3,314

$205,600 + $116,420

$322,020

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

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

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 640
Basement Type: Unfinished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Opening
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Exterior Wall: Stucco

Property Information
Subdivision Name: TRIPP SHORT
Living Sq. Ft: 1,261
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,261
Building Sq. Ft: 2,237
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT A TRIPP SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 30 SHORT PLATS PG 94-EXC PTN TO WHATCOM CO FOR RD DESC AF 1351233

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 336
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 213,008
Legal Lot Number: A
Municipality Name: 505 F21 C4
Acres: 4.89
Zoning Code: R5A
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 3 BEDROOM

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 505 F21 C4

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,261
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.89 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3903220341450000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Irene Reither Primary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

6/10

Meridian Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

8/10

Meridian High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi

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

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 85° expected this year, 16 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

Bellingham, WA • 98226

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Estimated sale price

$572,000 – $693,000

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Home values near 5815 Mertz Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5787 Mertz Road, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2778 Sq. Ft.	$989,586
5891 Mertz Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2306 Sq. Ft.	$967,593

Address	Redfin Estimate
5759 Mertz Road, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2939 Sq. Ft.	$1,076,180
5835 Mertz Road, Bellingham, WA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3100 Sq. Ft.	$1,040,640

Address	Redfin Estimate
5740 Mertz Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3143 Sq. Ft.	$1,271,299
5863 Mertz Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1678 Sq. Ft.	$725,262

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