Listed by Vanessa Parry • Bellwether Real Estate. Bought with COMPASS.
Off Market Oct 2022 for $645K
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3
bd
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1 ba
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2,216
sq ft
718 E Laurel Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
About this home
Myriad of possibilities with this 9.49acres farm zoned R5A in a fantastic location. 15min drive to Bellingham. Enjoy Mt Baker views! Main home & 572sqft ADU. Renovate the homes and continue to use it as a farm. Or live in the main home, rent out the small home and rent out the barn and pasture land. Or purchase the neighboring 10.97 acres vacant land for a total of 20.46 acres and use the vacant land as additional pasture for the farm or subdivide both lots into 4 five acre parcels and build 4 homes. Do not go inside the fence as there are cows in the field. Many outbuildings include 3,168sqft barn with hay loft w milk room, tool shed, tractor shed, animal shed/chicken coop. Showings by appointment only
10 acre parcel close to DT Bellingham with lovely Mount Baker views and level pasture. two separate dwellings, main house with three bedrooms plus three-quarter bathroom. ADU with one bedroom/three-quarter bath kitchen and living area. Multiple...
outbuildings including barn, stables, chicken coop and housing for equipment.
4 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sharon Theeuwen
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 718 E Laurel Rd
Date
Event
Price
Oct 4, 2022
Delisted
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1983402
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Oct 4, 2022
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1983402
$645,000
$291/sq ft
Aug 24, 2022
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1983402
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Aug 14, 2022
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1983402
$645,000
$291/sq ft
Aug 24, 2022
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1983607
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Aug 14, 2022
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1983607
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,362 (+126.8%)
$26,601 + $688,351
$714,952
2025
$2,805 (+114.0%)
$26,601 + $688,351
$714,952
2024
$1,311 (−55.9%)
$40,714 + $125,638
$166,352
2023
$2,971 (+9.3%)
$40,714 + $125,638
$166,352
2022
$2,717 (+2.5%)
$45,879 + $291,169
$337,048
2021
$2,650 (+12.9%)
$38,943 + $231,086
$270,029
2020
$2,348 (+20.4%)
$36,213 + $204,499
$240,712
2019
$1,950 (−14.8%)
$32,159 + $161,959
$194,118
2017
$2,290 (+1.4%)
$30,531 + $143,327
$173,858
2016
$2,258
$31,827 + $151,897
$183,724
2015
$2,258 (+2.2%)
$29,988 + $145,009
$174,997
2014
$2,210 (+2.5%)
$28,505 + $140,010
$168,515
2013
$2,155 (+20.2%)
$28,505 + $140,010
$168,515
2011
$1,792
$25,588 + $140,010
$165,598
Tax history for 718 E Laurel Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,362 (+126.8%)
$26,601 + $688,351
$714,952
2025
$2,805 (+114.0%)
$26,601 + $688,351
$714,952
2024
$1,311 (−55.9%)
$40,714 + $125,638
$166,352
2023
$2,971 (+9.3%)
$40,714 + $125,638
$166,352
2022
$2,717 (+2.5%)
$45,879 + $291,169
$337,048
2021
$2,650 (+12.9%)
$38,943 + $231,086
$270,029
2020
$2,348 (+20.4%)
$36,213 + $204,499
$240,712
2019
$1,950 (−14.8%)
$32,159 + $161,959
$194,118
2017
$2,290 (+1.4%)
$30,531 + $143,327
$173,858
2016
$2,258
$31,827 + $151,897
$183,724
2015
$2,258 (+2.2%)
$29,988 + $145,009
$174,997
2014
$2,210 (+2.5%)
$28,505 + $140,010
$168,515
2013
$2,155 (+20.2%)
$28,505 + $140,010
$168,515
2011
$1,792
$25,588 + $140,010
$165,598
*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
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9.49 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,954
Year built
1940
Style
Ranch
County
Whatcom County
APN
3903202893200000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
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.
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, Farm Home Loan, Rehab Loan
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Septic System, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
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: Sunset Dr to Hannegan, turn left, turn left again onto E Laurel Rd. Home is on your right. Vacant land right next door on the east side of property also for sale.
Topography: Level
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,954
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9.49 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3903202893200000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Sunday, August 14, 2022
Green Information
Direction Faces: South
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
Home Information
Living Area: 1,544
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2788
MLS Square Footage Source: assessor
Building Area Total: 2216
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Security Features: Barbed Wire, Partial Perimeter
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Schools
Irene Reither Primary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Meridian Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Meridian High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
6/10
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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 84° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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9 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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