Market Snapshot
- Median listing price
- $750K
- Median rent
- $2,000/mo
- Days on market
- 226 days
- Gross rental yield
- 3.20%
- STR vs LTR
- $2,644/mo STR · $2,000/mo LTR
The median listing price in Bellingham, WA ZIP 98226 is $749,900 as of June 2026.
The median market rent in Bellingham, WA ZIP 98226 is $2,000/month as of June 2026.
The median days on market in Bellingham, WA ZIP 98226 is 226 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.
At a median list price of $749,900 and a median rent of $2,000/month, the gross rental yield in Bellingham, WA ZIP 98226 is 3.20% as of June 2026.
In Bellingham, WA ZIP 98226, median Airbnb revenue is $2,644/month compared to median long-term rent of $2,000/month as of June 2026.
Bellingham, WA 98226 Real Estate Market Report
ZIP Code: 98226
Report Date: June 2026
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.
Market Overview
This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.
Market Metrics
The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.
Rental Market
Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.
Property Taxes
Liquidity & Velocity
Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.
Market Trends & Context
Understanding Market Temperature
A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.
Key Findings
- The primary indicator of market value is the median sold price of $601,500, which represents the most reliable signal of recent transaction activity and suggests realized pricing is below current asking levels. representative recent sale
- There is a meaningful gap between the median listing price of $749,900 and the median sold price of $601,500, which may indicate pricing friction where seller expectations exceed transaction outcomes and could lead to longer time-to-close for listings. balanced/adjusting market
- Liquidity appears muted: the median days on market of 226 points to slower sales velocity and extended marketing periods, which may give buyers more negotiation leverage while sellers may need to adjust pricing or terms. slower transaction volume
- Market context shows prices are trending up (price year-over-year trend: up) and rents are also rising (rent year-over-year trend: up), while interest rate pressure is elevated—together this suggests demand drivers remain but higher financing costs are constraining deal velocity and contributing to more cautious buyer behavior. elevated interest rate pressure
Notable Properties
The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.
Recent Transactions
Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.
Sold above market average
Sold above market average
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Sold below market average
Sold below market average
Investment Analysis
Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.
Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost
20% down, 6.50% rate, 0.8% tax
Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP
Data Sources
Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.
Report generated: 6/1/2026
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