Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The BELLINGHAM, WA real estate market (98229) currently shows 150 active listings, with 33 pending sales. Homes are averaging 43 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 3 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 43 days on market compared to 48 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 7.5% year-over-year, from $812,250 to $751,000.
Population: 34,157 · Density: 262.9/mi² · Median household income: $87,946
Typical home value: $511,348 · Homeownership: 71.0%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98229 | Bellingham, WA 98229 | 0.0 mi | 86 | $88,975,170 | $733,125 | $1,034,595 |
| 98226 | Bellingham, WA 98226 | 7.2 mi | 147 | $98,106,330 | $572,750 | $667,390 |
| 98220 | Acme, WA 98220 | 9.7 mi | 1 | $999,995 | $999,995 | $999,995 |
| 98233 | Burlington, WA 98233 | 13.6 mi | 29 | $16,519,415 | $484,475 | $569,635 |
| 98248 | Ferndale, WA 98248 | 15.1 mi | 79 | $64,669,716 | $729,675 | $818,604 |
| 98284 | Sedro Woolley, WA 98284 | 16.7 mi | 53 | $47,422,545 | $749,375 | $894,765 |
| 98264 | Lynden, WA 98264 | 17.7 mi | 75 | $57,104,850 | $701,875 | $761,398 |
| 98240 | Custer, WA 98240 | 19.8 mi | 8 | $7,689,384 | $894,950 | $961,173 |
| 98273 | Mount Vernon, WA 98273 | 20.2 mi | 59 | $37,773,747 | $644,975 | $640,233 |
| 98295 | Sumas, WA 98295 | 20.9 mi | 4 | $2,179,668 | $421,250 | $544,917 |
| 98244 | Deming, WA 98244 | 22.6 mi | 41 | $23,742,157 | $595,500 | $579,077 |
| 98280 | Orcas, WA 98280 | 23.4 mi | 1 | $975,000 | $975,000 | $975,000 |
| 98261 | Lopez Island, WA 98261 | 26.2 mi | 9 | $18,142,002 | $1,325,000 | $2,015,778 |
As of September 2026, there are 150 active listings in BELLINGHAM, WA (zip code 98229), compared to 153 the prior year.
The median listing price in BELLINGHAM, WA 98229 is $751,000 as of September 2026, a 7.5% decrease from $812,250 the prior year.
Homes in BELLINGHAM, WA 98229 spend an average of 43 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 48 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 3 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 43 days on market compared to 48 days last year.
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