Listed by John L. Scott Bellingham
$785,000
PENDING - BACKUP OFFER REQUESTED

5255 Defiance Dr Bellingham, WA 98226

Estimated payment $4,873/month

Total Views 265
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,345 Sq Ft
$335 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Mountain View
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Skylights

About This Home

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.

Listing Agent

Nathan Butcher

John L. Scott Bellingham License #122370 Listed on: 08/06/2025

John L. Scott Bellingham

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2416088

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,907

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 1.06 Acre Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • South Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $20 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 2,345 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl Plank

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Irene Reither Primar Elementary School
  • Meridian Mid Middle School
  • Meridian High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Generator Hookup
  • Propane
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Bellingham Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,907

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$20 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Pending Inspection
  • Prev Status: Pending
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2345
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2416088?w=Consumer&agent=106376
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 13

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wired for Generator
  • Living Area: 2345
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 2
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2345
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 2
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Territorial
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Cement Plank
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, RV Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Community
  • Security: Partially Fenced
  • Cooling: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Stove/Free Standing
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Septic
  • WaterCompany: Deer Creek Water Association
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 240
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Meridian
  • High School: Meridian High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Meridian Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 39033123847800
  • Topography: Level,Partial Slope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.06
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 46174
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,High Speed Internet,Patio,Propane,RV Parking
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Appraisal
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Propane, Wood

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6907

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Propane,Wood

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Irene Reither Primar

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,026 $752,239 $297,014 $455,225
2023 $6,026 $743,916 $306,200 $437,716
2022 $5,453 $693,097 $223,465 $469,632
2021 $5,262 $550,076 $177,353 $372,723
2020 $4,656 $486,788 $156,948 $329,840
2019 $3,803 $428,891 $138,281 $290,610
2018 $4,439 $385,528 $124,300 $261,228
2017 $3,848 $341,175 $110,000 $231,175
2016 $3,823 $311,342 $103,066 $208,276
2015 $3,833 $305,602 $101,166 $204,436
2014 -- $297,223 $98,392 $198,831
2013 -- $286,977 $95,000 $191,977
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2025 08/06/25 For Sale $785,000 +118.7% $335 / Sq Ft
08/05/2014 08/05/14 Sold $359,000 -1.6% $133 / Sq Ft
06/11/2014 06/11/14 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2014 05/29/14 For Sale $365,000 0.0% $135 / Sq Ft
05/22/2014 05/22/14 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2014 05/09/14 Price Changed $365,000 -4.7% $135 / Sq Ft
02/25/2014 02/25/14 Price Changed $383,000 -3.0% $142 / Sq Ft
09/24/2013 09/24/13 For Sale $395,000 -- $146 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $149,791 Whatcom Land Title Co Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $6,389,000 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $359,280 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $435,280 Chicago Title Insurance
Warranty Deed $197,696 Chicago Title Insurance
Warranty Deed $195,977 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $325,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $330,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $341,050 New Conventional
Previous Owner $323,005 New Conventional
Previous Owner $350,400 Unknown
Previous Owner $338,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $80,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $314,500 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $184,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $205,200 Balloon
Source: Public Records

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Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2416088

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 390331-238478-0000