980 E Smith Rd is a 1,919 square foot house on a 5.22 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Bellingham data, we estimate the home's value is $690,781.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
5.22 acresLot Size
$360Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$690,781
$14K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 5% lower than the average sale price ($727K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,685 (+3.0%)
$283,345 + $352,638
$635,983
2025
$5,522 (−0.8%)
$283,345 + $352,638
$635,983
2024
$5,565 (−3.5%)
$378,694 + $334,712
$713,406
2023
$5,770 (+12.0%)
$378,694 + $334,712
$713,406
2022
$5,151 (+11.6%)
$347,419 + $307,070
$654,489
2021
$4,617 (+13.8%)
$271,418 + $239,896
$511,314
2020
$4,058 (+11.2%)
$222,473 + $196,634
$419,107
2019
$3,648 (−3.5%)
$192,700 + $170,320
$363,020
2017
$3,780 (+1.4%)
$156,113 + $166,313
$322,426
2016
$3,727 (−0.3%)
$146,644 + $156,225
$302,869
2015
$3,740 (+1.9%)
$140,110 + $149,264
$289,374
2014
$3,669 (+1.4%)
$135,280 + $144,119
$279,399
2013
$3,618 (+8.9%)
$135,280 + $144,119
$279,399
2011
$3,324 (+4.1%)
$141,610 + $151,071
$292,681
2010
$3,194 (−8.7%)
$166,600 + $171,670
$338,270
2009
$3,499
$166,600 + $171,670
$338,270
Tax history for 980 E Smith Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,685 (+3.0%)
$283,345 + $352,638
$635,983
2025
$5,522 (−0.8%)
$283,345 + $352,638
$635,983
2024
$5,565 (−3.5%)
$378,694 + $334,712
$713,406
2023
$5,770 (+12.0%)
$378,694 + $334,712
$713,406
2022
$5,151 (+11.6%)
$347,419 + $307,070
$654,489
2021
$4,617 (+13.8%)
$271,418 + $239,896
$511,314
2020
$4,058 (+11.2%)
$222,473 + $196,634
$419,107
2019
$3,648 (−3.5%)
$192,700 + $170,320
$363,020
2017
$3,780 (+1.4%)
$156,113 + $166,313
$322,426
2016
$3,727 (−0.3%)
$146,644 + $156,225
$302,869
2015
$3,740 (+1.9%)
$140,110 + $149,264
$289,374
2014
$3,669 (+1.4%)
$135,280 + $144,119
$279,399
2013
$3,618 (+8.9%)
$135,280 + $144,119
$279,399
2011
$3,324 (+4.1%)
$141,610 + $151,071
$292,681
2010
$3,194 (−8.7%)
$166,600 + $171,670
$338,270
2009
$3,499
$166,600 + $171,670
$338,270
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LAUREL SHORT
Living Sq. Ft: 1,919
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,049
Building Sq. Ft: 2,495
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LOT 2 LAUREL SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 7 SHORT PLATS PG 50
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 227,383
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Name: 505 F21 C4
Acres: 5.22
Zoning Code: R5A
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 3 BEDROOM
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 505 F21 C4
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,919
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.22 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3903281140950000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Schools
Irene Reither Primary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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Meridian Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
Meridian High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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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
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10 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$657,000 – $795,000
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