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Whatcom County Housing Market Trends
Market Summary
Property Focus is a top real estate property search platform that provides in-depth property insights, transaction histories, and ownership data across the U.S. In the past 12 months, Whatcom County saw 3,360 residential properties sold. As of June 2025, the median price for a single-family home is $557,500, with a median AVM value of $619,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 1,094 involuntary liens on 956 properties, 58 in pre-foreclosure, and 68,139 properties with more than 50% equity in Whatcom County. The market also includes 39,373 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
92,913
Total Home Sales
3,181 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$557,50012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
21.01%
Current Pre-foreclosures
58
% of Properties in Distress
0.06%
Total Involuntary Liens
1,094
% of High Equity Homes
73.34%
Markets Nearby Whatcom County
The cities and zip codes below highlight the highest-value real estate markets within Whatcom County, ranked by median home sale prices. Top areas include Bellingham ($692,000), Lynden ($633,000), 98229 ($732,000), and 98225 ($698,000), which have commanded the highest median prices in the local housing market over the past 12 months. These areas represent the most valuable residential properties in the county. Search nearby counties to discover their top markets.