Listing
$2,575,000
Original list price: $3,000,000
490 W••••• Laurel Rd (Sign up for 50 free credits to unlock)Bellingham, WA 98226
Property Description
New Price!! 68-acre of fertile farmland with a Water Right Certificate and Water Right Applications, making it ideal for agricultural use such as growing blueberries, raspberries, or other crops. Previously a dairy farm would be a great place to raise beef cattle or other livestock. The property features two homes: a spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath primary residence with 3,124 sq. ft. including a daylight basement, and a well-kept 3-bedroom, 2-bath manufactured home with a new roof. Both homes offer stunning, unobstructed views of Mt. Baker. Over 57,500 sq. ft. of outbuildings, including a Loafing Barn, Commodity Shed, Hay Storage, Concrete Bunker Silo, and a Large Shop. Loads of possibilities here!
Property Facts & Features
- Property Type
- Farm
- Status
- Closed
- Listed
- Apr 23, 2025
- Sold
- Sep 29, 2026
- List Price
- $3,000,000
- Price per Sq Ft
- $824/sqft
- ZIP Code
- 98226
- Half Baths
- 1
- Stories
- 1
- Parking
- Garage Attached
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Forced Air
- Construction
- Wood, Wood
- Property Tax (2026)
- $9,346/yr
- Assessed Value
- $1,002,748
- County
- Whatcom
- School District
- Meridian School District
Estimated Value
Automated estimate. Not an appraisal.
Features & Amenities
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
- Bedrooms On Lower Level: 3
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2.75
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 3
- Bathrooms On Main Level: 2
- Three Quarter Bathrooms On Main Level: 2
- Three Quarter Bathrooms On Lower Level: 1
- Half Bathrooms On Lower Level: 1
Farm Info
- Irrigation Source: Water Rights Cert.
- Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Land Info
- Additional Parcels Description: 3902234953640000
- Lot Size Acres: 68.7099
- Topography: Level
- Lot Size Square Feet: 2993008
Utilities
- Power Production Type: Electric
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Washer
Other Rooms
- Basement Features: Daylight
Home Features
- Security Features: Barbed Wire
Interior Features
- Bath Off Primary, Built-In Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Family/Rec Room, Fireplace, Wired for Generator
Garage and Parking
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage-Attached
- Garage Sqft: 552
School Information
- High School District: Meridian
- School District: Meridian
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Forced Air
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
- Heating Features: Heat Pump
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 10421
- Source Listing Status: Sold
- County: Whatcom
- Directions: Guide Meridian, west on West Laurel, property on the north side of the road.
- Tax Year: 2025
- Inclusions: Cattle, Dairy, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Area: 865 - Meridian
- List Development Name: Laurel
- Source Neighborhood: Laurel
- Parcel Number: 3902240823300000
- Subdivision: Laurel
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 3124
- Year Built: 1976
- Building Area Total: 3124
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Construction Materials: Wood, Wood
- Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
- Levels: One
- Property Age: 50
- Roof: Composition
- Levels or Stories: One
- Structure Type: House
- House Style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Total Area Sqft: 3124
- Elevation Units: Feet
Exterior and Lot Features
- Fencing: Barbed Wire
- Other Structures: Stable, Storage
Manufactured and Mobile Info
- Make: 1990 Glen River
Price & Event History
| Date | Event | Price | $/Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Sold | $2,575,000 | $824 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Price Changed | $3,000,000 | $960 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Price Changed | $3,300,000 | $1,056 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Listed | $3,650,000 | $1,168 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Listed | $3,650,000 | $1,168 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Listing removed | - | - |
| May 1, 2023 | Price Changed | $3,650,000 | $1,168 |
| Apr 10, 2023 | Price Changed | $3,450,000 | $1,104 |
| Apr 7, 2023 | Listed | $3,200,000 | $1,024 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Sold | $550,842 | $176 |
Property Tax History
| Year | Tax | Assessed | Land | Building | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,346 | $1,002,748 | $164,475 | $838,273 | $1,710,436 |
| 2025 | $9,069 | $1,002,748 | $164,475 | $838,273 | $1,710,436 |
| 2024 | $7,629 | $939,079 | $133,048 | $806,031 | $1,646,346 |
| 2023 | $8,451 | $913,588 | $114,473 | $799,115 | $1,721,824 |
| 2022 | $7,858 | $738,306 | $104,089 | $634,217 | $1,366,524 |
| 2021 | $7,573 | $663,030 | $101,781 | $561,249 | $1,209,302 |
| 2020 | $6,795 | $593,957 | $99,461 | $494,496 | $1,065,472 |
| 2019 | $5,748 | $544,428 | $99,929 | $444,499 | $957,745 |
| 2018 | $6,785 | $492,949 | $99,587 | $393,362 | $847,562 |
| 2017 | $6,870 | $529,037 | $122,349 | $406,688 | $838,566 |
| 2016 | $6,717 | $514,390 | $120,163 | $394,227 | $812,872 |
| 2015 | $6,284 | $472,862 | $113,035 | $359,827 | $741,942 |
Nearby Schools
- Meridian High School0.7 mi
Public · High · Grades 9-12
- Meridian Middle School2.8 mi
Public · Middle · Grades 6-8
- Irene Reither Primary School3.1 mi
Public · Elementary · Grades K-5
- Baker View Christian School1.9 mi
Private · Elementary, Middle · Grades 1-7
Location
Lat 48.85657 · Lng -122.50720