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$1,154,064

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2 ba

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4,330

sq ft

5874 Mertz Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

About this home

5874 Mertz Rd is a 4,330 square foot house on a 19.85 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Bellingham data, we estimate the home's value is $1,154,064.

Single-familyProperty Type

1992Year Built

19.85 acresLot Size

$267Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,154,064

$23K since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 20.2% higher than the average sale price ($961K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 14, 2026
$1,100,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,974 sq ft
1603 Kelly 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 JUN 30, 2026
$755,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,107 sq ft
6075 E Hemmi Ln, Bellingham, WA 98226
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SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,320,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,569 sq ft
1158 Central Rd, Everson, WA 98247
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SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$623,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,874 sq ft
6849 Raspberry Dr, Everson, WA 98247
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SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$790,000
F
5 beds2.5 baths2,819 sq ft
5425 Papetti Ln, 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

3D WALKTHROUGH
$475,000
3 beds2 baths1,397 sq ft
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$425,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,548 sq ft
4050 Kramer Ln, Bellingham, WA 98226
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
1516 Roma Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
Jessica VanNoy • John L. Scott Bellingham
3D WALKTHROUGH
$776,000
4 beds3 baths2,572 sq ft
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Hafdis Arnadottir • Bellwether Real Estate
$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
Ashleigh Abhold • Hansen Group Real Estate Inc
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 5874 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

$6,621 (+4.0%)

$34,048 + $707,489

$741,537

2025

$6,368 (+28.9%)

$34,048 + $707,489

$741,537

2024

$4,939 (−2.9%)

$46,730 + $585,761

$632,491

2023

$5,085 (+11.1%)

$46,730 + $585,761

$632,491

2022

$4,577 (+10.5%)

$38,724 + $537,385

$576,109

2021

$4,143 (+12.9%)

$33,945 + $419,827

$453,772

2020

$3,669 (+10.9%)

$31,601 + $344,118

$375,719

2019

$3,309 (−10.6%)

$30,860 + $298,067

$328,927

2017

$3,699 (+1.4%)

$32,995 + $281,181

$314,176

2016

$3,647 (−0.1%)

$32,212 + $264,125

$296,337

2015

$3,651 (+2.2%)

$30,120 + $252,357

$282,477

2014

$3,573 (+2.3%)

$28,344 + $243,658

$272,002

2013

$3,494 (+15.2%)

$28,344 + $243,658

$272,002

2011

$3,033

$23,022 + $244,825

$267,847

Tax history for 5874 Mertz Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,621 (+4.0%)

$34,048 + $707,489

$741,537

2025

$6,368 (+28.9%)

$34,048 + $707,489

$741,537

2024

$4,939 (−2.9%)

$46,730 + $585,761

$632,491

2023

$5,085 (+11.1%)

$46,730 + $585,761

$632,491

2022

$4,577 (+10.5%)

$38,724 + $537,385

$576,109

2021

$4,143 (+12.9%)

$33,945 + $419,827

$453,772

2020

$3,669 (+10.9%)

$31,601 + $344,118

$375,719

2019

$3,309 (−10.6%)

$30,860 + $298,067

$328,927

2017

$3,699 (+1.4%)

$32,995 + $281,181

$314,176

2016

$3,647 (−0.1%)

$32,212 + $264,125

$296,337

2015

$3,651 (+2.2%)

$30,120 + $252,357

$282,477

2014

$3,573 (+2.3%)

$28,344 + $243,658

$272,002

2013

$3,494 (+15.2%)

$28,344 + $243,658

$272,002

2011

$3,033

$23,022 + $244,825

$267,847

*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: 1,388
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Unfinished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 9

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Wood Stove
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Subdivision Name: VALLEY CREST SHORT
Living Sq. Ft: 3,108
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,508
Building Sq. Ft: 4,330
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: LOT 1 VALLEY CREST SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 31 SHORT PLATS PG 56 LY WITHIN NE NW SW-NW NE SW-EXC W 20 FT CONV WHATCOM CO FOR RD-EXC MIN RTS AS RES AF 1195630

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 528
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 864,666
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: 505 F21 C4
Acres: 19.85
Zoning Code: R5A
County Use Description: OSAG NONPREDOMINANT

Financial

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,330
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 19.85 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3903221232320000

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 • 3.5mi

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, 13 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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Estimated sale price

$1.10M – $1.33M

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Home values near 5874 Mertz Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5787 Mertz Rd, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2778 Sq. Ft.	$989,586
5740 Mertz Rd, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3143 Sq. Ft.	$1,271,299

Address	Redfin Estimate
5759 Mertz Rd, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2939 Sq. Ft.	$1,076,180
5891 Mertz Rd, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2306 Sq. Ft.	$967,593

Address	Redfin Estimate
5815 Mertz Rd, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1261 Sq. Ft.	$601,876
5835 Mertz Rd, Bellingham, WA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3100 Sq. Ft.	$1,040,640

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