6471 Old Guide Rd is a 1,560 square foot house on a 1.09 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Bellingham data, we estimate the home's value is $587,328.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
1.09 acresLot Size
$376Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$587,328
$6,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 3% higher than the average sale price ($570K) of 5 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,820 (+5.7%)
$318,428 + $219,903
$538,331
2025
$4,560 (+13.1%)
$318,428 + $219,903
$538,331
2024
$4,033 (−0.3%)
$306,800 + $211,445
$518,245
2023
$4,045 (+10.4%)
$306,800 + $211,445
$518,245
2022
$3,666 (+3.3%)
$221,434 + $238,457
$459,891
2021
$3,548 (+13.8%)
$175,741 + $189,252
$364,993
2020
$3,117 (+21.6%)
$155,521 + $167,478
$322,999
2019
$2,563 (−4.7%)
$123,170 + $132,639
$255,809
2017
$2,688 (+2.7%)
$109,000 + $117,380
$226,380
2016
$2,618 (+6.2%)
$99,784 + $116,249
$216,033
2015
$2,464 (+0.8%)
$88,286 + $102,854
$191,140
2014
$2,444 (−2.7%)
$86,165 + $100,382
$186,547
2013
$2,512 (+15.0%)
$86,165 + $100,382
$186,547
2011
$2,185 (+9.5%)
$92,650 + $107,938
$200,588
2010
$1,995 (−8.8%)
$100,000 + $112,485
$212,485
2009
$2,186
$100,000 + $112,485
$212,485
Tax history for 6471 Old Guide Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,820 (+5.7%)
$318,428 + $219,903
$538,331
2025
$4,560 (+13.1%)
$318,428 + $219,903
$538,331
2024
$4,033 (−0.3%)
$306,800 + $211,445
$518,245
2023
$4,045 (+10.4%)
$306,800 + $211,445
$518,245
2022
$3,666 (+3.3%)
$221,434 + $238,457
$459,891
2021
$3,548 (+13.8%)
$175,741 + $189,252
$364,993
2020
$3,117 (+21.6%)
$155,521 + $167,478
$322,999
2019
$2,563 (−4.7%)
$123,170 + $132,639
$255,809
2017
$2,688 (+2.7%)
$109,000 + $117,380
$226,380
2016
$2,618 (+6.2%)
$99,784 + $116,249
$216,033
2015
$2,464 (+0.8%)
$88,286 + $102,854
$191,140
2014
$2,444 (−2.7%)
$86,165 + $100,382
$186,547
2013
$2,512 (+15.0%)
$86,165 + $100,382
$186,547
2011
$2,185 (+9.5%)
$92,650 + $107,938
$200,588
2010
$1,995 (−8.8%)
$100,000 + $112,485
$212,485
2009
$2,186
$100,000 + $112,485
$212,485
*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: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 8
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ED W SMITHS SHORT
Living Sq. Ft: 1,560
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,560
Building Sq. Ft: 2,040
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 1 ED W SMITH'S SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 1 SHORT PLATS PG 192-EXC PTN TO CO FOR KING TUT AND OLD GUIDE ROADS AF 1234834
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 480
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 47,480
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: 505 F21 C6
Acres: 1.09
Zoning Code: R5A
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 3 BEDROOM
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 505 F21 C6
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,560
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.09 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3902132525010000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Irene Reither Primary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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Meridian Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
8/10
Meridian High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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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
3/10 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
6/10 Air Factor
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$558,000 – $676,000
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