Listed by Chris Weitzel • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. Bought with RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Off market jun 2017 for $188K
$539,294
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$1,195/mo
Land
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5.59
acres (lot)
996 W Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
About this home
Flat sunny 5.6 AC site with Mt. Baker view. Has on site septic, shared well & mobile home w/ polo building which you can rent until you decide to build. Land is in open space.
Vacant landProperty Type
5.59 acresLot Size
$96,475Price/Acres
Listed by Chris Weitzel• RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Bought with Lilia Orlova• RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
*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
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.59 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
924
Year built
1978
Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
Whatcom County
APN
3902274450720000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Public service
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Exterior
Property Features
Garage
Lot Information
Lot Located in Open Space, Lot Is On Paved Street
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
General Zoning Class: Agricultural, Other (See Remarks)
Land Information
Topography: Level
Gravel Road
Property Information
Reports/Documents Completed: Well Agreement
Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
Tax ID #: 3900274450720000
Financial
Financial Information
No Senior Exemption
Utilities
Utility Information
Electricity Available
Gas not Available
Shared Well
Sewer not Available
Septic System Installed
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Cascadia Elem
Junior High School: Vista Mid
Senior High School: Ferndale High
School District: Ferndale
Location Information
Ferndale/Custer
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 924
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.59 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3902274450720000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Reviewed on Receipt
Possession: Negotiable
Around this home
Schools
Cascadia Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.3mi
5/10
Vista Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
6/10
Ferndale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
5/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 82° expected this year, 17 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
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