If you're dreaming of escaping the hustle of the city and finding a peaceful retreat, this rare 9+ acre property offers privacy, space, and endless potential just minutes from Bellingham. Ideally located with quick access north or south, enjoy the best of mid-county living without sacrificing convenience. Offered for the first time by the original owners, this special property is ready for its next chapter. The single-level 1,933 sqft home features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, skylights and a formal dining room designed for comfortable everyday living and entertaining. The spacious layout includes a huge walk-in pantry, mud room off the attached 2-car garage, breakfast nook with access to the back patio, A/C, and a private primary suite with en suite bath. Fresh interior paint and newly stained cedar siding provide a welcoming start, while the home’s solid bones create the perfect canvas for your personal updates. Outside, the land offers a beautiful balance of open pasture and wooded privacy with room for animals, gardens, and recreation. Enjoy an established apple orchard, greenhouse with excellent southern exposure, detached shop with workroom, and interior RV parking. Whether you’re dreaming of a hobby farm, extra workspace, or simply room to breathe, this property offers the lifestyle so many seek yet rarely find. A legacy property with space to grow, room to dream, and unmatched potential—opportunities like this are increasingly rare.
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Listed by: RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
$789,000
5581 Mission Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
3beds
1,933sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
9.16 Acres Lot
$764,200 Zestimate®
$408/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Interior rv parkingEstablished apple orchardNewly stained cedar sidingDetached shop with workroomFresh interior paintHuge walk-in pantryVaulted ceilings
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rachael Wilson,
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.,
Tessa Jarvis,
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2508105
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Stove/Free Standing, Electric, Propane, Wood
Cooling
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Pantry
- Flooring: Vinyl, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,933
- Total interior livable area: 1,933 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace, Pantry, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 9.16 Acres
- Features: Fenced-Partially, Outbuildings, Patio, Propane, Shop
- Topography: Equestrian,Level
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Pasture, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 3903254553430000
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: propane tank
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: Septic
- Water: Shared Well, Company: Shared Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bellingham
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $408/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $603,758
- Annual tax amount: $4,860
- Date on market: 4/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Leased Equipment, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$764,200
$726,000 - $802,000
$3,240/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $789,000$408/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2508105 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,736 -9.9% | $603,758 -16.5% |
| 2023 | $5,256 +11.1% | $723,143 +22% |
| 2022 | $4,729 +8.5% | $592,726 +24% |
| 2021 | $4,358 +6.3% | $478,000 +18% |
| 2020 | $4,099 | $405,084 +13.5% |
| 2019 | $4,099 +7.5% | $356,909 +3.7% |
| 2018 | $3,815 +12.1% | $344,108 +6.7% |
| 2017 | $3,403 -16.6% | $322,408 +3.6% |
| 2016 | $4,078 +13.6% | $311,214 +4.7% |
| 2015 | $3,591 | $297,220 +6.2% |
| 2014 | $3,591 +2.9% | $279,868 |
| 2013 | $3,491 | $279,868 |
| 2012 | -- | $279,868 -4.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $293,082 -4.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $305,551 -13% |
| 2009 | $3,662 +0.4% | $351,210 |
| 2008 | $3,649 | $351,210 |
| 2007 | $3,649 +11.2% | $351,210 +55.1% |
| 2005 | $3,280 | $226,495 |
| 2004 | $3,280 | $226,495 |
| 2003 | -- | $226,495 +21.8% |
| 2002 | $2,740 +0.2% | $186,005 |
| 2001 | $2,734 | $186,005 |
| 2000 | -- | $186,005 |
| 1999 | -- | $186,005 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$4,186/mo
Principal & interest
$3726
Property taxes
$460
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 98226
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Harmony Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.7 mi
- 3/10Mount Baker Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 6.3 mi
- 5/10Mount Baker Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Harmony Elem
- Middle: Mount Baker Jnr High
- High: Mount Baker Snr High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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