Listed by Lisa Schenk • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. Bought with ALLPRO Real Estate/Bellingham.

Off market feb 2007 for $449K

$864,910

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,997/mo

•

1,712

sq ft

961 E Smith, Bellingham, WA 98226

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1919Year Built

4.7 acresLot Size

$505Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Lisa Schenk • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Listed by • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Bought with • ALLPRO Real Estate/Bellingham

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26188856

Redfin Estimate

$864,910

$415K since sold in February 2007$5,000 since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 2.1% lower than the average sale price ($883K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$1,665,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,775 sq ft
5065 Zander Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
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SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$590,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,044 sq ft
858 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
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SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,175,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,712 sq ft
5350 Stephens Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
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SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$725,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,758 sq ft
551 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
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SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$734,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,292 sq ft
5311 Muriel Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
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SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$410,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,200 sq ft
1361 E Axton Rd, 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

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160

26 MoM

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Sale history for 961 E Smith

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$19 (−55.3%)

$340,027 + $384,344

$724,371

2022

$43 (+15.2%)

$340,027 + $384,344

$724,371

2021

$37

$265,643 + $300,265

$565,908

2020

$37

$217,739 + $246,117

$463,856

2019

$37

$188,600 + $213,181

$401,781

2017

$37 (+2.5%)

$186,706 + $182,512

$369,218

2016

$36 (−2.4%)

$173,874 + $169,968

$343,842

2015

$37 (+2.5%)

$166,126 + $162,395

$328,521

2014

$36 (−2.4%)

$160,400 + $156,797

$317,197

2013

$37 (+106.1%)

$160,400 + $156,797

$317,197

2011

$18

$168,300 + $158,627

$326,927

2010

$18

$198,000 + $180,260

$378,260

2009

$18

$198,000 + $180,260

$378,260

Tax history for 961 E Smith

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$19 (−55.3%)

$340,027 + $384,344

$724,371

2022

$43 (+15.2%)

$340,027 + $384,344

$724,371

2021

$37

$265,643 + $300,265

$565,908

2020

$37

$217,739 + $246,117

$463,856

2019

$37

$188,600 + $213,181

$401,781

2017

$37 (+2.5%)

$186,706 + $182,512

$369,218

2016

$36 (−2.4%)

$173,874 + $169,968

$343,842

2015

$37 (+2.5%)

$166,126 + $162,395

$328,521

2014

$36 (−2.4%)

$160,400 + $156,797

$317,197

2013

$37 (+106.1%)

$160,400 + $156,797

$317,197

2011

$18

$168,300 + $158,627

$326,927

2010

$18

$198,000 + $180,260

$378,260

2009

$18

$198,000 + $180,260

$378,260

*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

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4.7 Acres

Year renovated

1992

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

1919

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

3903330804980000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Mar 13, 2024.

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

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Possible: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 3

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood Products

Property Information
Style Code: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 4.7
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,893
Tax Year: 2005

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Community
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Septic System, Propane

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

School Information
High School District: Meridian

Location Information
Directions: north on hannegan to smith take a right

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1919
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3903330804980000

Home facts updated by county records on Mar 13, 2024

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Green Information
Power Production Type: Propane

Home Information
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1712
Building Area Total: 1712
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Structure Type: House

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 • 2.8mi

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

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

6/10 Air Factor

10 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years

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Bellingham, WA • 98226

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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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$822,000 – $995,000

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