5979 Mission Rd is a 1,439 square foot house on a 10.66 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Bellingham data, we estimate the home's value is $676,546.
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
10.66 acresLot Size
$470Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$676,546
$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 10% higher than the average sale price ($615K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,777 (+2.0%)
$305,688 + $304,264
$609,952
2025
$4,685 (−12.0%)
$305,688 + $304,264
$609,952
2024
$5,326 (+5.2%)
$469,055 + $265,243
$734,298
2023
$5,062 (+8.6%)
$469,055 + $265,243
$734,298
2022
$4,662 (+10.7%)
$384,463 + $217,407
$601,870
2021
$4,211 (+8.6%)
$310,047 + $175,327
$485,374
2020
$3,876 (+12.0%)
$262,751 + $148,581
$411,332
2019
$3,462 (−6.2%)
$223,200 + $126,216
$349,416
2017
$3,690 (+4.0%)
$195,725 + $126,608
$322,333
2016
$3,550 (+8.4%)
$188,929 + $122,212
$311,141
2015
$3,274 (+0.2%)
$169,900 + $109,903
$279,803
2014
$3,266 (−3.7%)
$169,900 + $109,903
$279,803
2013
$3,391 (+3.0%)
$169,900 + $109,903
$279,803
2011
$3,292 (−4.5%)
$176,409 + $114,306
$290,715
2010
$3,447
$212,540 + $136,080
$348,620
2009
$3,446
$212,540 + $136,080
$348,620
Tax history for 5979 Mission Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,777 (+2.0%)
$305,688 + $304,264
$609,952
2025
$4,685 (−12.0%)
$305,688 + $304,264
$609,952
2024
$5,326 (+5.2%)
$469,055 + $265,243
$734,298
2023
$5,062 (+8.6%)
$469,055 + $265,243
$734,298
2022
$4,662 (+10.7%)
$384,463 + $217,407
$601,870
2021
$4,211 (+8.6%)
$310,047 + $175,327
$485,374
2020
$3,876 (+12.0%)
$262,751 + $148,581
$411,332
2019
$3,462 (−6.2%)
$223,200 + $126,216
$349,416
2017
$3,690 (+4.0%)
$195,725 + $126,608
$322,333
2016
$3,550 (+8.4%)
$188,929 + $122,212
$311,141
2015
$3,274 (+0.2%)
$169,900 + $109,903
$279,803
2014
$3,266 (−3.7%)
$169,900 + $109,903
$279,803
2013
$3,391 (+3.0%)
$169,900 + $109,903
$279,803
2011
$3,292 (−4.5%)
$176,409 + $114,306
$290,715
2010
$3,447
$212,540 + $136,080
$348,620
2009
$3,446
$212,540 + $136,080
$348,620
*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
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 8
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MORTS SHORT
Living Sq. Ft: 1,439
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,439
Building Sq. Ft: 1,439
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 2 MORT'S SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 25 SHORT PLATS PG 17
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 464,350
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Name: 507 F1 C4
Acres: 10.66
Zoning Code: R5A
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 3 BEDROOM
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 507 F1 C4
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,439
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10.66 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3903244323650000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Schools
Harmony Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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Mount Baker Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.6mi
3/10
Mount Baker Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.6mi
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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, 15 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
$643,000 – $779,000
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