Listed by Lynda Hinton • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
For sale
$435,000
Est. $2,407/mo —
Land
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6.50
acres (lot)
0 Van Wyck Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
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About this home
Discover the rare opportunity to create your own private Pacific Northwest retreat on 6.5 beautiful acres just minutes from Bellingham. Tucked toward the quiet dead end of the road, this exceptional property offers a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion while remaining remarkably convenient to town. Perched above the surrounding farmland, the land enjoys beautiful, elevated views across the countryside with a spectacular backdrop of Mt. Baker. Imagine waking each morning to expansive mountain views, peaceful surroundings, and the feeling of being miles away from it all—yet still just minutes from the shops, restaurants, services and amenities of Barkley Village. With ample acreage to design the setting you've always envisioned, this is the perfect canvas for your dream home, gardens, outdoor spaces and more. Whether you're looking to build a peaceful full-time residence or a private Northwest getaway, this property offers the space, setting and location to make your vision a reality. Come explore the possibilities and experience the rare combination of breathtaking views, natural beauty and convenient access to Bellingham. An adjacent parcel to the south of 2.5 acres is also available (NWMLS#2576847). Priced at the appraised value done for the Estate.
Vacant landProperty Type
6.5 acresLot Size
$66,923Price/Acres
Listed by Lynda Hinton• Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Irongate, located between Interstate 5 and the Bellingham waterfront, is a industrial and commercial Bellingham neighborhood with rail-side warehouses and working-port energy. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Roeder Avenue corridor near the waterfront, where marine trades, fabrication shops, and freight traffic set a utilitarian rhythm. Kulshan Brewing Company’s K2 taproom and the Bellingham Cider Company anchor after-hours hangouts in converted industrial spaces. The Whatcom Waterway and nearby boardwalk segments add a salt-air edge to the streetscape. Architecture leans to metal-clad buildings, big bays, and repurposed brick, with views that open toward cranes and the bay.
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Property details
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Interior features
Heavily forested areas
Partially cleared sections
Pasture land
Sloped topography
Has view
Exterior features
Paved road access (Van Wyck Road, west side of the road)
Lot dimensions approximately 426 x 616 x 429 x 618
County zoning jurisdiction
No restrictions
Home design
Land property (no structures)
Style: Residential over 1 acre (Res-Over 1 Acre)
Zoning: R5A
Parking
Street access with electricity in the street
Construction
No structures on site
Utilities
Electricity available / in street
Well needed for water
No sewer (sewer not available)
Gas not available
HOA & community
Senior exemption applies
Financial info
Listing terms: Cash or Conventional
Buyer broker compensation: 3%
Other
MLS status: Active
Tax year 2026 (annual tax amount listed separately)
Electricity and solar
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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
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
6 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
10 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 0 Van Wyck Rd
$427,191
$7,809 under list price of $435K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $610K to $830K.