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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 3,764 residential properties sold. As of July 2026, the median price for a single-family home is $568,950, with a median AVM value of $606,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 1,273 involuntary liens on 1,086 properties, 85 in pre-foreclosure, and 65,698 properties with more than 50% equity in Whatcom County. The market also includes 35,423 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
93,456
Total Home Sales
3,557 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$568,95012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
25.02%
Current Pre-foreclosures
85
% of Properties in Distress
0.09%
Total Involuntary Liens
1,273
% of High Equity Homes
70.3%
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 ($667,000), Lynden ($624,000), 98229 ($705,000), and 98225 ($673,500), 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.