Listed by Aaron Bean • Keller Williams Western Realty. Bought with Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Off market feb 2021 for $590K
$753,505
3
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
1,800
sq ft
6553 Aldrich Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
About this home
A beautiful Mt Baker and Twin Sisters view awaits you in this lovely 3bed home on 1 acre in the coveted Meridian district! This historic farm home features a professionally updated kitchen and bathroom, large utility/laundry room, heat pump, metal roof, and many more updates! This property boasts a 24x48 shop with 4 large rollup doors and 220v power, great for a shop or RV storage. Detached 2 car garage has its own 0.5bath. With 2 driveways, there's ample room for parking all your toys!
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
0.95 acresLot Size
$419Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Aaron Bean• Keller Williams Western Realty
Listed by Ben Kinney• Keller Williams Western Realty
Bought with Jeff Baker• Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
41,382
Year renovated
2023
Sq. Ft.
1,800
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
3902112520720000
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
No
Accessible
Yes
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on Apr 14, 2026.
R10A
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
Nov 3, 2025 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - replacement
Remove and replace the existing furnace and heat pump.
Heat pump
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Utilities: Septic System, Electric, Propane, Individual Well
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished
School Information
Elementary School: Irene Reither Primar
Middle Or Junior High School: Meridian Mid
High School: Meridian High
High School District: Meridian
Location Information
Directions: From Bellingham, go N on Guide Meridian. Take a left onto W Smith Rd, then a right onto Aldrich Rd. Go N about 2 miles, home will be on your left shortly after you pass W King Tut Rd.
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,800
Stories: 1.5
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: No
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 0.95 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 2023
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3902112520720000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green
Home facts updated by owner on Apr 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Friday, October 23, 2020
Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Propane
Home Information
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1800
MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
Building Area Total: 1800
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Block
Year Built Effective: 1997
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Around this home
Schools
Irene Reither Primary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.7mi
6/10
Meridian Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
8/10
Meridian High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 83° 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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Historical weather
Bellingham, WA • 98226
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.4 hours in
June and 1.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
7.4 hrs
1.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$716,000 – $867,000
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