Whatcom County is the northwest corner of Washington State, between Seattle and Vancouver, BC, with Bellingham as its largest city. From mid-April through early October 2026, 1,388 houses sold in Whatcom County at a median price of $649,000, going under contract in a median of 14 days. See the newest Whatcom County homes for sale below, updated from the MLS, and compare every town in the table further down.
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Whatcom County Homes For Sale
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Whatcom County Housing Market – October 2026
Here is how the Whatcom County market looks, from the Northwest MLS.
- Houses sold: 1,388 from mid-April through early October 2026, at a median price of $649,000, about $369 per square foot
- Time to sell: a median of 14 days to go under contract, with 55% selling at or above asking
- By price: 278 houses sold under $500,000 and 191 at $1 million and up
- Condos: 236 sold at a median price of $412,500
Whatcom County Homes by Town
Houses sold from mid-April through early October 2026, and houses for sale on our town pages as of October 8, 2026, from the Northwest MLS.
| Town | Houses sold | Median sale price | Median days to contract | For sale now | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | 670 | $708,000 | 10 | 288 | $719,450 |
| Blaine | 211 | $586,068 | 32 | 176 | $742,500 |
| Ferndale | 146 | $650,000 | 14 | 103 | $689,900 |
| Lynden | 117 | $632,000 | 17 | 77 | $699,000 |
| Maple Falls | 50 | $381,000 | 27 | – | – |
| Everson | 37 | $635,000 | 5 | 43 | $624,000 |
| Point Roberts | 25 | $402,458 | 11 | – | – |
| Nooksack | 21 | $500,000 | 12 | – | – |
| Deming | 21 | $575,000 | 28 | – | – |
| Custer | 15 | $720,000 | 13 | – | – |
| Sumas | 13 | $410,000 | 19 | – | – |
| Lummi Island | 9 | $871,000 | 21 | 14 | $749,000 |
| Glacier | 9 | $675,000 | 46 | – | – |
Looking for a condo instead? See Whatcom County condos for sale by town.
Also see Birch Bay, Semiahmoo, Sudden Valley, Lake Whatcom and condos in Bellingham, Lynden, Ferndale and Birch Bay.
Living in Whatcom County
Bellingham. The county’s largest city, with Western Washington University, a working waterfront, historic Fairhaven and neighborhoods from in-town to lakefront.
North county farm towns. Lynden, Everson, Nooksack and Sumas offer Dutch heritage, berry and dairy farms, newer neighborhoods and acreage with Mount Baker views.
Coast and border towns. Blaine, Birch Bay, Semiahmoo and Ferndale’s Sandy Point offer beaches, marinas and golf, close to the Canadian border.
Mount Baker foothills. Deming, Maple Falls and Glacier along the Mount Baker Highway offer cabins, acreage and the gateway to the Mount Baker Ski Area and North Cascades.
Whatcom County is known for outdoor recreation, from kayaking and paddleboarding on the bay to hiking, mountain biking and skiing. Events like Ski to Sea, the Northwest Washington Fair and Pioneer Days bring the community together, and Bellingham International Airport, Vancouver, BC and Seattle are all within easy reach. Learn more in Things to Know Before You Move to Bellingham.
Selling a Home in Whatcom County
Each town moves at its own pace, from about 5 days in Everson to a month or more along the Mount Baker Highway. Pricing it right from day one and marketing it well help you make the most of your sale. Get a free home value or read our guide to selling your home.
Whatcom County Real Estate FAQ
What is the median home price in Whatcom County?
From mid-April through early October 2026, 1,388 houses sold in Whatcom County at a median price of $649,000, about $369 per square foot. Condos sold at a median of $412,500.
How fast are homes selling in Whatcom County?
From mid-April through early October 2026, Whatcom County houses went under contract in a median of 14 days, and 55% sold at or above their asking price. Everson was the fastest town, at a median of just 5 days.
What are the most affordable towns in Whatcom County?
From mid-April through early October 2026, the lowest median house prices were in Maple Falls ($381,000), Point Roberts ($402,458) and Sumas ($410,000), followed by Nooksack ($500,000).
What are the most expensive areas in Whatcom County?
Lummi Island had the highest median house price from mid-April through early October 2026 at $871,000, followed by Custer ($720,000) and Bellingham ($708,000). Semiahmoo in Blaine had a median of $988,500.
Is Whatcom County a good place to live?
Many people think so. Whatcom County offers Bellingham’s colleges, jobs and waterfront, small farm towns like Lynden and Everson, beach towns like Blaine and Birch Bay, Mount Baker skiing and hiking, and easy access to Vancouver, BC and Seattle.
Who are the best real estate agents in Whatcom County?
Josh and Jolene Baijot are Whatcom County real estate agents with more than 25 years of experience helping buyers and sellers in Bellingham and every town in the county. Call us at (360) 223-4501.
Whatcom County Real Estate Agents
We help buyers compare towns and neighborhoods across Whatcom County, and help sellers price and market their homes for the best result.
- Local knowledge of Bellingham and every Whatcom County town
- Experience with waterfront, acreage, farms and condos
- Pricing guidance based on current MLS data
- Strong negotiation for buyers and sellers
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Hi! We’re Josh and Jolene Baijot, the creators of this website. We’re Bellingham real estate agents who help buyers and sellers across Whatcom and Skagit County. Call us at (360) 223-4501 or contact us through this website.