Google street view image for 656 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

Off Market Jun 1999 for $172K

$743,511

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $861/mo

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2 ba

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2,340

sq ft

656 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

About this home

656 E Smith Rd is a 2,340 square foot house on a 4.74 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 29, 1999 for $172,500. Based on Redfin's Bellingham data, we estimate the home's value is $743,511.

Single-familyProperty Type

1933Year Built

4.74 acresLot Size

$318Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$743,511

$571K since sold in June 1999$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 1.1% lower than the average sale price ($752K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$590,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,044 sq ft
858 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
SOLD SEP 23, 2025
$835,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,128 sq ft
4530 Vacca Ln, Bellingham, WA 98226
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$734,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,292 sq ft
5311 Muriel Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
SOLD SEP 8, 2025
$675,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,996 sq ft
620 Van Wyck Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$900,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,314 sq ft
4353 Gooding Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$775,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,576 sq ft
411 E Axton Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

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Market trends in 98226, WA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.9%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$650K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

2 days MoM

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191

15 MoM

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Sale history for 656 E Smith Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,051 (+10.6%)

$354,775 + $322,447

$677,222

2025

$5,473 (+13.4%)

$354,775 + $322,447

$677,222

2024

$4,825 (−3.3%)

$341,820 + $278,967

$620,787

2023

$4,990 (+9.8%)

$341,820 + $278,967

$620,787

2022

$4,546 (+3.4%)

$309,194 + $258,758

$567,952

2021

$4,396 (+13.8%)

$245,392 + $205,363

$450,755

2020

$3,864 (+21.5%)

$217,159 + $181,736

$398,895

2019

$3,179 (−3.0%)

$171,986 + $143,931

$315,917

2017

$3,277 (+1.4%)

$152,200 + $127,373

$279,573

2016

$3,231 (−0.3%)

$123,982 + $138,187

$262,169

2015

$3,239 (+1.9%)

$118,359 + $131,920

$250,279

2014

$3,179 (+1.4%)

$114,280 + $127,373

$241,653

2013

$3,135 (+16.9%)

$114,280 + $127,373

$241,653

2011

$2,682 (+3.8%)

$114,280 + $127,373

$241,653

2010

$2,584 (−8.7%)

$152,200 + $121,040

$273,240

2009

$2,830

$152,200 + $121,040

$273,240

Tax history for 656 E Smith Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,051 (+10.6%)

$354,775 + $322,447

$677,222

2025

$5,473 (+13.4%)

$354,775 + $322,447

$677,222

2024

$4,825 (−3.3%)

$341,820 + $278,967

$620,787

2023

$4,990 (+9.8%)

$341,820 + $278,967

$620,787

2022

$4,546 (+3.4%)

$309,194 + $258,758

$567,952

2021

$4,396 (+13.8%)

$245,392 + $205,363

$450,755

2020

$3,864 (+21.5%)

$217,159 + $181,736

$398,895

2019

$3,179 (−3.0%)

$171,986 + $143,931

$315,917

2017

$3,277 (+1.4%)

$152,200 + $127,373

$279,573

2016

$3,231 (−0.3%)

$123,982 + $138,187

$262,169

2015

$3,239 (+1.9%)

$118,359 + $131,920

$250,279

2014

$3,179 (+1.4%)

$114,280 + $127,373

$241,653

2013

$3,135 (+16.9%)

$114,280 + $127,373

$241,653

2011

$2,682 (+3.8%)

$114,280 + $127,373

$241,653

2010

$2,584 (−8.7%)

$152,200 + $121,040

$273,240

2009

$2,830

$152,200 + $121,040

$273,240

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

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

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: 936
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Unfinished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 10

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Stucco

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,340
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 972
Building Sq. Ft: 2,340
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: W 1/2 SE SE SW-LESS RD-EXC PTN TO WHATCOM CO FOR RD DESC AF 960305087-SUBJ TO BNDRY LI AGRMT REC AF 1981202599

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 480
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 206,474
Municipality Name: 505 F21 C4
Acres: 4.74
Zoning Code: R5A
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 2 BEDROOM

Financial

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

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,340
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4.74 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1933
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3903292150360000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Irene Reither Primary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi

6/10

Meridian Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi

8/10

Meridian High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi

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 84° expected this year, 13 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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In this area, properties receive around 7.3 hours in June and 1.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$707,000 – $856,000

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Home values near 656 E Smith Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
672 E Smith Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1944 Sq. Ft.	$849,458
699 E Smith Road, Bellingham, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$656,934

Address	Redfin Estimate
704 E Smith Road, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5201 Sq. Ft.	$1,845,887
709 E Smith Road, Bellingham, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2832 Sq. Ft.	$760,941

Address	Redfin Estimate
664 E Smith Road, Bellingham, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3775 Sq. Ft.	$1,629,686
609 E Smith Road, Bellingham, WA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 896 Sq. Ft.	$362,788

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