Appreciation for MSAs:.

Before we disect the appreciation within the MSA for this period, lets consider how Bellingham, Washington did compared to the state as a whole.

The Bellingham, Washington MSA property value change was +113.88% (+ 11.39% yearly).

All of the property in WA averaged +111.74% change in value (+ 11.17% yearly).

Bellingham-WA

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If you feel like property in this area is good for investment, you may want to consider looking at some fixer up properties to rehab. Rehabbing proeprty can help maximize your profits since you can usually buy a house that needs work at a reduced price. If you want information on a Hard Money Rehab Loan in Bellingham, Washington click on Spec-Loan.com. The right financing can make all the difference when rehabbing property. Not all lenders will allow you to purchase a home that needs work. Make sure you look at all of the appreciation data we have for Bellingham, Washington.

If you were going to do a Bellingham, Washington Refinance, or Bellingham, Washington Reverse Mortgages, you could estimate your home value.

If you knew your Bellingham, Washington home was worth $103,000.00 in 1997, you could multiply by +113.88%, add the gain and see the home should be worth $220,300.61 in 2006. Home value is an important part of every mortgage transaction.


Average YEARLY Real Estate Appreciation for Bellingham-WA from 1997 to 2006:
+ 11.39%

Appreciation Comparisons

In contrast, the worst 5 MSAs from 1997 to 2006 were Lafayette-IN, Kokomo-IN, Columbus-IN, Springfield-IL, and Anderson-IN .

  1. Lafayette-IN only increased + 22.65% between 1997 and 2006
  2. Kokomo-IN only increased + 24.43% between 1997 and 2006
  3. Columbus-IN only increased + 28.09% between 1997 and 2006
  4. Springfield-IL only increased + 28.91% between 1997 and 2006
  5. Anderson-IN only increased + 29.98% between 1997 and 2006

The worst perfoming MSAs ever for a 10 year period, were Midland-TX, Midland-TX, Lafayette-LA, Midland-TX, and Lafayette-LA .

  1. Midland-TX lost - 34.73% from 1982 to 1991
  2. Midland-TX lost - 31.11% from 1983 thru 1992
  3. Lafayette-LA lost - 22.75% from 1982 thru 1991
  4. Midland-TX lost - 22.05% from 1984 thru 1993
  5. Lafayette-LA lost - 21.25% from 1983 thru 1992

Zip Code in MSA: 98226 - BELLINGHAM, WA

MSA Pop: 176571
Zip Pop: 56465
Avg Value: 162600
County: WHATCOM
Elev: 60
Region: West
Lat: 48.764067
Long: -122.443537