Listing
$585,000
Original list price: $575,000
5594 Sa••••• Rd (Sign up for 50 free credits to unlock)Bellingham, WA 98226
Property Description
If you've been looking for country living with convenient access to Bellingham, look no further. Welcome to 5594 Sand Rd! A cute 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,008 sqft home with a shop on a level, private acre. Step inside from the new Trex deck into a living room where built-ins and character from the home's original design meet thoughtful updates throughout. The spacious kitchen offers loads of cabinet and counter space, stainless steel appliances, and an adjoining dining area perfect for meals around the table. The primary suite features a no-step shower and opens directly onto the back Trex deck, while a dedicated laundry/mudroom helps keep the rest of the home organized and clean. The entire home has been tastefully remodeled, with a large 832 sqft unfinished basement offering plenty of room to make it your own. Outside, the yard is full of character, with swings, open space, and room for garden beds, fruit trees, a flower farm, chickens, or whatever your version of homesteading looks like. The 864 sqft shop is the perfect spot to park a boat, work on projects, and take advantage of additional attic storage above. If you envision peace and quiet in the Whatcom County countryside, coffee on the deck, meals around the table, time in the yard, projects in the shop, and growing some of your own food, all while being just 13 minutes from a date night in Bellingham's Barkley neighborhood, come see 5594 Sand Rd in person today!
Property Facts & Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Status
- Closed
- Listed
- Aug 18, 2026
- Sold
- Sep 23, 2026
- List Price
- $575,000
- Price per Sq Ft
- $318/sqft
- ZIP Code
- 98226
- Full Baths
- 1
- Stories
- 1
- Parking
- Driveway Parking, Garage Detached, RV Parking
- Heating
- Baseboard, Wall Furnace
- Construction
- Metal/Vinyl, Wood, Metal/Vinyl, Wood
- Property Tax (2026)
- $3,972/yr
- Assessed Value
- $507,309
- County
- Whatcom
- School District
- Mount Baker School District
Estimated Value
Automated estimate. Not an appraisal.
Features & Amenities
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Possible: 2
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
- Primary Bedroom Level: Main
- Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1.75
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
- Bathrooms On Main Level: 2
- Three Quarter Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
- Full Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
Land Info
- Land Lease: No
- Lot Description: Secluded
- Lot Size Acres: 1.0
- Topography: Level
- Vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space
- Lot Size Square Feet: 43560
Utilities
- Power Production Type: Electric
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water Source: Community
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Stove(s)/Range(s)
Other Rooms
- Bathroom - Full Level: Main
- Bathroom - Three Quarter Level: Main
- Entry Level: Main
- Kitchen With Eating Space Level: Main
- Rec Room Level: Lower
- Basement Features: Unfinished
- Living Room Level: Main
Home Features
- View: Territorial
Interior Features
- Fireplace, Water Heater
- Flooring: Vinyl Plank
Garage and Parking
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Open Parking: No
- Parking Features: Driveway Parking, Garage-Detached, RV Parking
- Parking Total: 7
- Garage Sqft: 864
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Level: Main
School Information
- High School District: Mount Baker
- School District: Mount Baker
Heating and Cooling
- Heating Features: Baseboard, Wall Furnace
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Water Heaters: Electric
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 3871
- Source Listing Status: Sold
- County: Whatcom
- Directions: I-5 Exit 255 to Sunset Dr. East on Sunset/Mt. Baker Hwy, slight left onto Sand Rd. Home will be on the right.
- Tax Year: 2025
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Area: 895 - Mount Baker/Deming
- List Development Name: Bellingham
- Source Neighborhood: Bellingham
- Parcel Number: 3904290163890000
- Subdivision: Bellingham
- Zoning: R5A
Homeowners Association
- Association: No
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1008
- Year Built: 1975
- Building Area Total: 1840
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Construction Materials: Metal/Vinyl, Wood, Metal/Vinyl, Wood
- Entry Location: Main
- Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
- Levels: One
- Property Age: 51
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Roof: Metal
- Levels or Stories: One
- Structure Type: House
- House Style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Total Area Sqft: 1008
- Total Unfinished Area: 832
- Elevation Units: Feet
- Year Built Effective: 2026
Exterior and Lot Features
- Cable TV
- Deck
- Patio
- RV Parking
- Shop
- Patio: Yes
- Deck: Yes
Price & Event History
| Date | Event | Price | $/Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | Sold | $585,000 | $318 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Listed | $575,000 | $313 |
| Jul 13, 2025 | Sold | $350,000 | $190 |
| Jun 22, 2025 | Listed | $399,000 | $217 |
Property Tax History
| Year | Tax | Assessed | Land | Building | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,972 | $507,309 | $242,400 | $264,909 | $507,309 |
| 2025 | $3,871 | $507,309 | $242,400 | $264,909 | $507,309 |
| 2024 | $3,824 | $530,003 | $263,764 | $266,239 | $530,003 |
| 2023 | $3,548 | $424,007 | $211,014 | $212,993 | $424,007 |
| 2022 | $3,214 | $336,521 | $167,475 | $169,046 | $336,521 |
| 2021 | $2,700 | $264,979 | $131,871 | $133,108 | $264,979 |
| 2020 | $2,818 | $264,979 | $131,871 | $133,108 | $264,979 |
| 2019 | $2,277 | $231,079 | $115,000 | $116,079 | $231,079 |
| 2018 | $2,327 | $184,489 | $99,790 | $84,699 | $184,489 |
| 2017 | $1,969 | $166,517 | $90,100 | $76,417 | $166,517 |
| 2016 | $1,917 | $160,978 | $87,975 | $73,003 | $160,978 |
| 2015 | $1,763 | $151,167 | $82,450 | $68,717 | $151,167 |
Nearby Schools
- Mount Baker Senior High School5.2 mi
Public · High · Grades 9-12
- Harmony Elementary School1.3 mi
Public · Elementary · Grades K-6
- Mount Baker Junior High School5.2 mi
Public · Middle · Grades 7-8
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Location
Lat 48.84317 · Lng -122.33180