1603 Kelly Road · Bellingham, WA 98226
Source: NWMLS · Keller Williams Western Realty · Dan Pittsenbarger #NWM2581040
About this home
Custom-built home set on 5 incredible acres offering an exceptionally rare and private setting tucked far back off Kelly Rd down a long private driveway with no other homes in sight. This peaceful estate delivers outstanding seclusion, space, and flexibility while still remaining conveniently accessible. One-level living with primary bedroom, all common areas and laundry on the main floor with two huge additional bedrooms upstairs—ideal for guests, office, or bonus space. This quality-built home features a thoughtful layout with large, open rooms while still maintaining defined living areas, including a true formal dining room, a separate living room and a craft room/office just off the kitchen eating area. Through oversized custom slider doors step outside to a huge back patio perfect for entertaining and relaxing while taking in the serene surroundings. Out front there's a pond attracting abundant waterfowl for year-round enjoyment. Gas forced air heat, heat pump and gas fireplace for year-round comfort. An outdoor drip system servicing flower beds and hanging baskets, making maintenance a breeze. Attached 2-car garage plus a detached workshop that provides excellent space for hobbies, storage, or projects. Plenty of room for RV parking and all your toys. Large auto-start backup generator adds peace of mind. A truly uncommon opportunity to own usable acreage with a well-designed home that blends comfort, functionality, privacy, and natural beauty!
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Contemporary
- Stories
- One and one half
- Condition
- Very Good
- Year built
- 2002
- Lot size
- 217,800 sq ft (5 acres)
- County
- Whatcom
- MLS #
- NWM2581040
Interior
- Heating
- Fireplace Insert, Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
- Cooling
- Central Air, Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Fireplace
- 1 · Gas
- Interior features
- Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Pantry, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wired for Generator
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Cement Planked, Stone, Wood
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Secluded
- Topography
- Level,Partial Slope
- View
- Mountains, Pond, Territorial
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 10
- Garage
- Yes (attached)
- Covered spaces
- 2
- Parking features
- Attached Garage, RV Parking
Utilities
- Water
- Private
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Power
- Electric, Propane, Solar (Unspecified)
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Bellingham
- Property tax
- $10,649 (2026)
Transaction
- Listed on
- Sep 2, 2026
- Days on market
- 130
- Price per sq ft
- $399
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2026-09-02
- Pending$1,187,500
Schools
School district: Meridian
- Elementary
- Irene Reither Primar
- Middle
- Meridian Mid
- High
- Meridian High SchoolSchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 22% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Keller Williams Western Realty
Listing agent: Dan Pittsenbarger.
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Data last updated 2026-09-17.