OFF MARKET

Listed by Kathy Birdsell • Sterling Real Estate Group. Bought with Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Off market oct 2016 for $315K

$629,694

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,499/mo

•

1,080

sq ft

871 E McLeod Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

About this home

Enjoy this cozy home on dead end street just minutes to town. Home is on 1/2 acre lot, features original hardwood floors, new carpet in the 3 bedrooms, freshly painted interior, open kitchen, fireplace in living room. Door from the kitchen opens to a private, large covered patio great for entertaining and BBQ in the rain. 768+- sq/ft Shop w/wood stove & attached garage w/storage. Very private back yard is waiting for your ideas or leave natural as is. Wood shed and storage shed.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

0.5 acresLot Size

$583Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Kathy Birdsell • Sterling Real Estate Group

Bought with Stephen Mason • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #970429

Redfin Estimate

$629,694

$315K since sold in October 2016$1,000 since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 1.7% lower than the average sale price ($641K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$675,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,594 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$690,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,522 sq ft
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SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$759,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,416 sq ft
3304 Plymouth Dr, Bellingham, WA 98225
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$630,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,103 sq ft
2720 Russell St, Bellingham, WA 98225
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SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$629,000
E
3 beds1 bath2,560 sq ft
1302 E Victor St, Bellingham, WA 98225
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SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$460,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,060 sq ft
2617 Undine St, Bellingham, WA 98226
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Market trends in 98226, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.5%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$675K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

11 days MoM

Recently sold homes

160

26 MoM

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Sale history for 871 E McLeod Rd

Date

Event

Price

Oct 7, 2016

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #970429

$315,000

$292/sq ft

Sep 6, 2016

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #970429

—

Aug 27, 2016

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #970429

—

Aug 25, 2016

Relisted (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #970429

—

Aug 11, 2016

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #970429

—

Jul 15, 2016

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #970429

$324,900

$301/sq ft

Jul 1, 2016

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #970429

$329,000

$305/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,900 (+8.2%)

$266,114 + $198,199

$464,313

2025

$3,606 (+0.8%)

$266,114 + $198,199

$464,313

2024

$3,579 (+4.9%)

$262,086 + $195,199

$457,285

2023

$3,413 (+10.2%)

$262,086 + $195,199

$457,285

2022

$3,098 (+9.9%)

$229,900 + $171,227

$401,127

2021

$2,819 (+3.4%)

$190,000 + $141,510

$331,510

2020

$2,726 (+11.7%)

$140,193 + $144,344

$284,537

2019

$2,441 (+11.0%)

$117,585 + $120,909

$238,494

2017

$2,199 (+9.3%)

$104,040 + $106,982

$211,022

2016

$2,013 (−9.3%)

$94,680 + $97,159

$191,839

2015

$2,220 (+2.4%)

$92,880 + $102,191

$195,071

2014

$2,167 (+5.1%)

$90,000 + $97,301

$187,301

2013

$2,062 (+12.8%)

$90,000 + $97,301

$187,301

2011

$1,827 (+8.9%)

$90,000 + $97,301

$187,301

2010

$1,678 (+8.6%)

$90,000 + $97,790

$187,790

2009

$1,546

$72,000 + $99,475

$171,475

Tax history for 871 E McLeod Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,900 (+8.2%)

$266,114 + $198,199

$464,313

2025

$3,606 (+0.8%)

$266,114 + $198,199

$464,313

2024

$3,579 (+4.9%)

$262,086 + $195,199

$457,285

2023

$3,413 (+10.2%)

$262,086 + $195,199

$457,285

2022

$3,098 (+9.9%)

$229,900 + $171,227

$401,127

2021

$2,819 (+3.4%)

$190,000 + $141,510

$331,510

2020

$2,726 (+11.7%)

$140,193 + $144,344

$284,537

2019

$2,441 (+11.0%)

$117,585 + $120,909

$238,494

2017

$2,199 (+9.3%)

$104,040 + $106,982

$211,022

2016

$2,013 (−9.3%)

$94,680 + $97,159

$191,839

2015

$2,220 (+2.4%)

$92,880 + $102,191

$195,071

2014

$2,167 (+5.1%)

$90,000 + $97,301

$187,301

2013

$2,062 (+12.8%)

$90,000 + $97,301

$187,301

2011

$1,827 (+8.9%)

$90,000 + $97,301

$187,301

2010

$1,678 (+8.6%)

$90,000 + $97,790

$187,790

2009

$1,546

$72,000 + $99,475

$171,475

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.5 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,080

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

3803183822500000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Residential Single Development Zone

The residential single RS general use type is primarily intended to accommodate families desiring to live within neighborhoods consisting of individual dwelling units or townhouses in low density environments.; These regulations have been adopted to provide flexibility in the arrangement of a main building upon a building site in order to allow efficient and capable design, assure necessary light and air, and to encourage the compatible development of neighborhoods while conserving and enhancing the value of land and the important physical characteristics within the RS areas.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Mixed use
Recreation
Communications tower
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space

Jan 11, 2024 • Final

Electrical single family or duplex

Install a new air conditioning circuit.

Electrical

HVAC

Jan 11, 2024 • Final

Mechanical

Install a new ductless heat pump system.

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.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 3
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
Bedrooms Possible: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
# of Fireplaces Main: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating

Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Fireplace, Water Heater
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,080
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Good
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Brush

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Assessor
Site Features: Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,Shop
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Lot Size Dimensions: 75 X 290
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,013
Tax Year: 2016

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
Buyer Financing: FHA

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: City of Bellingham
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Septic Tank
Sewer Company: Septic
Utilities: Cable Connected, Septic System, Electric
Water Heater Type: Electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
Elementary School: Cordata Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Shuksan Mid
High School: Squalicum High
High School District: Bellingham

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: Bakerview turn south on James St. follow to E. McLeod Rd. turn right, home on left side of road. From Sunset turn into Sunset Square take first left to James St. then left on E. McLeod.
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,080
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3803183822500000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Friday, July 1, 2016

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric

Home Information
Living Area: 1,080
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1080
MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 1080
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

Parkview Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

6/10

Whatcom Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

8/10

Squalicum High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi

8/10

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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

2/10 Heat Factor

5 days above 84° expected this year, 12 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 7.5 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

$599,000 – $725,000

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