Google street view image for 5889 Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA 98226

Off market apr 2005 for $114K

$596,954

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $755/mo

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1 ba

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1,580

sq ft

5889 Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA 98226

About this home

5889 Guide Meridian is a 1,580 square foot house on a 1.4 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on April 26, 2005 for $114,600. Based on Redfin's Bellingham data, we estimate the home's value is $596,954.

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

1.4 acresLot Size

$378Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$596,954

$482K since sold in April 2005$0 since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 0.3% higher than the average sale price ($595K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$650,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,492 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$540,000
B
2 beds1.5 baths1,482 sq ft
5192 Aldrich Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
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SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$704,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,499 sq ft
5335 Northwest Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
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SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$402,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,332 sq ft
5369 Northwest Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$649,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,868 sq ft
5471 Waschke Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
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SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$625,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,810 sq ft
5340 Evergreen Dr, 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 5889 Guide Meridian

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,269 (−34.5%)

$328,232 + $263,420

$591,652

2025

$8,050 (+12.0%)

$652,220 + $263,420

$915,640

2024

$7,184 (−12.1%)

$672,391 + $253,288

$925,679

2023

$8,177 (+10.0%)

$672,391 + $253,288

$925,679

2022

$7,437 (+3.4%)

$657,318 + $275,085

$932,403

2021

$7,192 (+13.8%)

$521,680 + $218,322

$740,002

2020

$6,318 (+21.6%)

$461,660 + $193,203

$654,863

2019

$5,195 (−6.7%)

$365,626 + $153,013

$518,639

2017

$5,571 (+2.7%)

$323,563 + $135,410

$458,973

2016

$5,424 (+6.2%)

$348,477 + $99,349

$447,826

2015

$5,106 (+0.8%)

$308,323 + $87,901

$396,224

2014

$5,064 (−2.7%)

$300,913 + $85,789

$386,702

2013

$5,206 (+24.9%)

$300,913 + $85,789

$386,702

2011

$4,169 (+5.4%)

$323,563 + $92,246

$415,809

2010

$3,957 (−8.7%)

$323,565 + $96,005

$419,570

2009

$4,335

$323,565 + $96,005

$419,570

Tax history for 5889 Guide Meridian

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,269 (−34.5%)

$328,232 + $263,420

$591,652

2025

$8,050 (+12.0%)

$652,220 + $263,420

$915,640

2024

$7,184 (−12.1%)

$672,391 + $253,288

$925,679

2023

$8,177 (+10.0%)

$672,391 + $253,288

$925,679

2022

$7,437 (+3.4%)

$657,318 + $275,085

$932,403

2021

$7,192 (+13.8%)

$521,680 + $218,322

$740,002

2020

$6,318 (+21.6%)

$461,660 + $193,203

$654,863

2019

$5,195 (−6.7%)

$365,626 + $153,013

$518,639

2017

$5,571 (+2.7%)

$323,563 + $135,410

$458,973

2016

$5,424 (+6.2%)

$348,477 + $99,349

$447,826

2015

$5,106 (+0.8%)

$308,323 + $87,901

$396,224

2014

$5,064 (−2.7%)

$300,913 + $85,789

$386,702

2013

$5,206 (+24.9%)

$300,913 + $85,789

$386,702

2011

$4,169 (+5.4%)

$323,563 + $92,246

$415,809

2010

$3,957 (−8.7%)

$323,565 + $96,005

$419,570

2009

$4,335

$323,565 + $96,005

$419,570

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

Zoning

RGC

Rural General Commercial District

The purpose of the Rural General Commercial District is to provide for limited commercial activities which serve the surrounding community and provide job opportunities for residents of the rural area. This district may be located in either a rural community or rural business area, which are limited areas of more intensive rural development per RCW 36.70A.070(5)(d). The district shall comply with the rural land use policies and criteria set forth in the Comprehensive Plan. New development or redevelopment in an RGC District located in a rural community designation is limited to that which is consistent with the character of the area on July 1, 1990, in terms of building size, scale, use, or intensity. New development in a rural business designation is limited to isolated small-scale businesses.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Day care facility
Laundromat
General retail
Retail-Grocery
Restaurant
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Student
Office
Recreation

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,264
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Unfinished

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

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Foundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,580
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,264
Building Sq. Ft: 2,528
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: TR LY IN NE SE DAF-BEG AT NE COR OF NE SE-TH S ALG E LI OF SD SEC 24 20 RODS-TH W 80 RODS-TH N 20 RODS-THE E 80 RODS TO POB-EXC W 1 ACRE THEREOF-ALSO EXC TR CONV WEST LAUREL WATER ASSOC AS REC AF 1086353-ALSO EXC R/W OF W LAUREL RD-GUIDE MERIDIAN RD LY

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 384
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 60,984
Municipality Name: 505 F21 C6
Acres: 1.4
Zoning Code: GC
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 3 BEDROOM

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 505 F21 C6

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,580
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3902245152500000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Irene Reither Primary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi

6/10

Meridian Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

8/10

Meridian High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi

6/10

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Estimated sale price

$568,000 – $687,000

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