Beautifully updated tri-level home in a desirable North Bellingham location offering space, flexibility, and major recent improvements. This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features 2,538 sq ft with a thoughtfully designed layout, including a semi-independent lower-level living space ideal for guests, hobbies, multi-generational living, or added flexibility. Recent upgrades include a brand-new roof, extensive exterior painting, a completely remodeled kitchen, updated bathroom spaces, and updated flooring throughout the main and upper levels. Quartz countertops, hardwood and tile surfaces, abundant natural light, and a heat pump for year-round comfort create a warm and functional living environment. Detached 2-car garage with shop area plus dedicated RV parking provide excellent utility and storage. Enjoy three separate fenced yard spaces with mature landscaping, a large sunny back deck perfect for entertaining, and a level corner lot with a peekaboo Mt. Baker view. Conveniently located near Bellingham, Ferndale, I-5 access, shopping, and everyday amenities while benefiting from the Ferndale School District. Solid construction, extensive updates, and versatile living spaces make this home a standout opportunity in today’s market.
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Listed by: NextHome Northwest Living • Sean Ryan
Bought with: John L. Scott Bellingham
$825,000
5342 Belfern Drive, Bellingham, WA 98226
4beds
2,538sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1969
0.26 Acres Lot
$825,300 Zestimate®
$325/sqft
$3,618 Estimated rent
Home value
$825,300
$784,000 - $875,000
$3,618/mo
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Dedicated rv parkingAbundant natural lightSemi-independent lower-level living spaceUpdated bathroom spacesVersatile living spacesExtensive exterior paintingLevel corner lot
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Listed by:
Sean Ryan,
NextHome Northwest Living
Bought with:
Hannah Marie Jones, 20118911
John L. Scott Bellingham
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2524616
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Lower
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Den office
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas, Wood
Cooling
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Lower level closet
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, Sauna
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,538
- Total interior livable area: 2,538 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Detached Garage, RV Parking
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 7
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Second Kitchen, Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Sauna, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
- Has spa: Yes
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Dead End Street, Drought Resistant Landscape, Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Dog Run, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Hot Tub/Spa, Patio, RV Parking, Shop
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 3902271290750000
- Zoning: RR1
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Tri-Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Torch Down
Condition
- Average
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: Private Septic
- Water: Community, Company: Belfern Water Association
- Utilities for property: Xfinity/Starlink, Xfinity/Starlink
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ferndale
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $325/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $599,192
- Annual tax amount: $5,444
- Date on market: 6/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 26 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Sold | $825,000$325/sqft |
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| 5/19/2026 | Pending sale | $825,000$325/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $825,000+94.1%$325/sqft |
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| 8/16/2018 | Sold | $425,000$167/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1298695 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2018 | Pending sale | $425,000$167/sqft |
Source: Rockwood Realty #1298695 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2018 | Listed for sale | $425,000$167/sqft |
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| 7/4/2018 | Pending sale | $425,000$167/sqft |
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| 7/4/2018 | Listed for sale | $425,000$167/sqft |
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| 7/3/2018 | Pending sale | $425,000$167/sqft |
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| 6/15/2018 | Listed for sale | $425,000$167/sqft |
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| 6/7/2018 | Pending sale | $425,000$167/sqft |
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| 5/31/2018 | Listed for sale | $425,000-1%$167/sqft |
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| 11/13/2017 | Listing removed | $429,500$169/sqft |
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| 11/3/2017 | Price change | $429,500-2.3%$169/sqft |
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| 10/21/2017 | Price change | $439,500-4.4%$173/sqft |
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| 8/11/2017 | Listed for sale | $459,500$181/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,681 +7% | $599,192 -2.4% |
| 2023 | $4,374 -9.6% | $613,959 +6.4% |
| 2022 | $4,839 +10.2% | $577,077 +21% |
| 2021 | $4,393 -0.9% | $476,922 +8% |
| 2020 | $4,434 | $441,606 +14.8% |
| 2019 | $4,434 +3.9% | $384,626 +9.4% |
| 2018 | $4,269 +25.4% | $351,652 +14.1% |
| 2017 | $3,406 -12.7% | $308,169 +16.4% |
| 2016 | $3,902 +32.1% | $264,679 +6.3% |
| 2015 | $2,955 | $249,034 +2.1% |
| 2014 | $2,955 -0.7% | $243,928 +1.4% |
| 2013 | $2,975 | $240,651 |
| 2012 | -- | $240,651 |
| 2011 | -- | $240,651 -3.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $249,406 -5.9% |
| 2009 | $2,663 -5.5% | $265,155 |
| 2008 | $2,819 | $265,155 |
| 2007 | $2,819 +28.9% | $265,155 +63.5% |
| 2005 | $2,188 | $162,170 |
| 2004 | $2,188 -3.5% | $162,170 |
| 2003 | $2,267 +4.2% | $162,170 |
| 2002 | $2,177 +2.2% | $162,170 +3.5% |
| 2001 | $2,130 | $156,740 |
| 2000 | -- | $156,740 |
| 1999 | -- | $156,740 |
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Neighborhood: 98226
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Central Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 6/10Vista Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 5/10Ferndale High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Central Elem
- Middle: Vista Mid
- High: Ferndale 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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