98225 — Whatcom County, Washington Market Snapshot

Housing market data for zip code 98225 in Whatcom County, Washington. Updated monthly with median prices, days on market, and more.

Data as of May 2026

Limited Sales Data

Only 8 homes sold in this ZIP code during the selected period. Statistics may not be representative. See the Whatcom County county page for broader data.

Market Sales Data

8 sales in 2026 (year to date)

Source: Redfin

Median Sale Price

$1,237,576

Closed sales

Days to Sell

18

Median, listing to close

Homes Sold

8

Closed in 2026

Inventory

6

Jumbo Loan Likely Needed

The median home in 98225 at $1,237,576 exceeds the 2026 conforming loan limit of $832,750 by $404,826. Most buyers here will need jumbo loans, which typically require higher credit scores, larger down payments, and come with different rate pricing.

Market Insights

Market Temperature

Homes in 98225 are moving quickly at 18 days on market, indicating healthy buyer demand. Well-priced homes are likely seeing multiple offers.

Conforming Loan Feasibility

The median home in 98225 at $1,237,576 exceeds the 2026 conforming loan limit of $832,750 by $404,826. Most buyers here will need jumbo loans, which typically require higher credit scores, larger down payments, and come with different rate pricing.

Loan limits in 98225 are set at the county level.

2026 Loan Limits — Whatcom County

Property Units Conforming Limit FHA Limit
1 Unit$832,750$664,700
2 Units$1,066,250$850,950
3 Units$1,288,800$1,028,600
4 Units$1,601,750$1,278,300

Affordability Snapshot — Zip 98225

To purchase the median home at $1,237,576 with 5% down at today's rate of 6.75%, the estimated monthly payment is approximately $9,632.

Monthly Payment

$9,632

Income Required

$412,796

Principal & Interest

$7,626/mo

Down Payment (5%)

$61,879

Based on 30-year fixed at 6.75%, 1.8% property tax, $1,800/yr insurance, 28% DTI guideline.

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Estimated Monthly Payment

$7,809

Principal & Interest$6,422
Property Tax$1,238
Insurance$150
Loan Amount$990,061
Total Interest$1,321,686
Income Required$334,676/yr

Jumbo loan required. Loan amount exceeds the $832,750 conforming limit for 98225.

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