Sold214d on market
5255 Defiance Drive
Bellingham, WA, 98226 • 98226 • Whatcom County
$785,000
$335/sqft
5Beds
3Baths
2,345Sqft
1.1 acLot
1997Built
Property DNA
Territorial Views
Territorial
Bellingham
98226
Outdoor Living
Bath Off Primary · Ceiling Fan(s) · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Fireplace · Skylight(s) · Walk-In Closet(s) · Water Heater · Wired for Generator
2 Fireplaces
Gas · Wood Burning · Main Level: 2 · Fireplace
2-Car Garage
Attached Garage · RV Parking
Ceramic Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 214 days ago · 7 views · Top 6% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
214 days on market
Established listing
$335/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 6% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1997
This one-level home sits on a sprawling acre in the rare and quietly special mid-County Defiance Drive neighborhood. The long driveway leads to classic curb appeal, fresh exterior paint, and open-concept living inside. Notice how well the home flows from inside to outside so you can really utilize it all. A 5-bedroom layout gives room for every phase of life, with ADU potential and a private-entry primary suite. Park your boat, RV, and plan to build the shop you’ve always wanted. Fruit trees dot the fully-fenced backyard. Big western and northern views deliver those quiet evening moments with sunsets and mountains. Don't rush past the big front yard as well. Light-touch HOA simply maintains roads and common space. Your space stays your own.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights fruit trees, sprawling acre, and private-entry primary suite as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$4,905/month
Principal & Interest$3,839
Property Tax$785
Insurance$262
HOA$20
Down payment20% ($157,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $628,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1997
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Stove/Free Standing, Electric, Propane, Wood
CoolingForced Air
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
HOA$240 annually
Lot1.06 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
ConditionGood
Year built1997
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Stove/Free Standing, Electric, Propane, Wood
CoolingForced Air
RoofComposition
ConstructionCement Planked, Cement Plank
Water / SewerCommunity, Company: Deer Creek Water Association / Septic Tank, Company: Septic
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached Garage, RV Parking
Garage2 spaces
BasementNone
Fireplaces2
Lot1.06 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood98226
Annual tax$6,907
Parcel3903312384780000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
HOA$20/mo
Features & details
14 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bath Off Primary
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Water Heater: Gas
Water Heater Location: Garage
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Vinyl Plank
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Stove/Free Standing
Electric
Propane
Wood
Cooling
Forced Air
Fireplace
Gas
Wood Burning
Main Level: 2
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Skylight(s)
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached Garage
RV Parking
Construction
Cement Planked
Cement Plank
Patio & Porch
Bath Off Primary
Ceiling Fan(s)
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Fireplace
Skylight(s)
Walk-In Closet(s)
Water Heater
Wired for Generator
Lot Features
Dead End Street
Paved
Cable TV
Fenced-Partially
High Speed Internet
Patio
Propane
RV Parking
Views
Territorial
Utilities
Xfinity
Xfinity
Other Equipment
Wired for Generator
Room details
13 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market214
Est. value$801,600
Est. rent$3,525/mo
Tax rate0.70%
Price/sqft$335
On marketOct 4, 2025
PostedAug 6, 2025
Last sold$785,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedOct 5, 2025
Tour days6
Views7
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Location
Bellingham, WA, 98226
Price history
18 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Sep 4, 2025Sold$785,000$335NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 8, 2025Pending Sale$785,000$335NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 6, 2025Listed For Sale$785,000$335NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 19, 2021Sold$149,791$64Public Record
Aug 5, 2014Sold$359,000$153NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 15, 2014Pending Sale$365,000$156Keller Williams - Bellingham
Jun 4, 2014Listed For Sale$365,000$156Keller Williams - Bellingham
May 25, 2014Pending Sale$365,000$156Keller Williams - Bellingham
May 10, 2014Price Change$365,000$156Keller Williams - Bellingham
Feb 26, 2014Price Change$383,000$163Keller Williams - Bellingham
Sep 24, 2013Price Change$395,000$168Keller Williams Western Realty
Aug 16, 2013Price Change$415,000$177Coldwell Banker Bain
Jul 3, 2013Price Change$435,000$186Coldwell Banker Bain
Jun 18, 2013Listed For Sale$445,000$190Coldwell Banker Bain
Nov 16, 2006Sold$435,000$186NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 14, 2005Sold$374,000$159Agent Provided
Sep 5, 2000Sold$197,696$84Public Record
May 28, 1999Sold$195,977$84Public Record
Sold$785,000
Sep 4, 2025•$335/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$785,000
Aug 8, 2025•$335/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$785,000
Aug 6, 2025•$335/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$149,791
Nov 19, 2021•$64/sqft•Public Record
Sold$359,000
Aug 5, 2014•$153/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$365,000
Jun 15, 2014•$156/sqft•Keller Williams - Bellingham
Listed For Sale$365,000
Jun 4, 2014•$156/sqft•Keller Williams - Bellingham
Pending Sale$365,000
May 25, 2014•$156/sqft•Keller Williams - Bellingham
Price Change$365,000
May 10, 2014•$156/sqft•Keller Williams - Bellingham
Price Change$383,000
Feb 26, 2014•$163/sqft•Keller Williams - Bellingham
Price Change$395,000
Sep 24, 2013•$168/sqft•Keller Williams Western Realty
Price Change$415,000
Aug 16, 2013•$177/sqft•Coldwell Banker Bain
Price Change$435,000
Jul 3, 2013•$186/sqft•Coldwell Banker Bain
Listed For Sale$445,000
Jun 18, 2013•$190/sqft•Coldwell Banker Bain
Sold$435,000
Nov 16, 2006•$186/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$374,000
Apr 14, 2005•$159/sqft•Agent Provided
Sold$197,696
Sep 5, 2000•$84/sqft•Public Record
Sold$195,977
May 28, 1999•$84/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$6,907$752,239
Apr 7, 2023$6,026$743,916
Apr 7, 2022$6,022$693,097
Apr 7, 2021$5,453$550,076
Apr 7, 2020$5,262$486,788
Apr 7, 2019$5,262$428,891
Apr 7, 2018$4,656$385,528
Apr 7, 2017$3,803$341,175
Apr 7, 2016$4,439$311,342
Apr 7, 2015$3,823$305,602
Apr 7, 2014$3,823$297,223
Apr 7, 2013$3,833$286,977
Apr 7, 2012—$286,977
Apr 7, 2011—$286,977
Apr 7, 2010—$301,106
Apr 7, 2009$3,514$346,425
Apr 7, 2008$3,500$346,425
Apr 7, 2007$3,500$346,425
Apr 7, 2005$3,288$228,565
Apr 7, 2004$3,288$228,565
Apr 7, 2003$3,329$228,565
Apr 7, 2002$2,893$196,575
Apr 7, 2001$2,927$196,575
Apr 7, 2000—$196,575
Apr 7, 1999—$196,575
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Bellingham, WA • Whatcom County
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