Whatcom County property record for 1038 E Laurel Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,146 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 9.85 acres (429,066 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,671 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 390321-185333-0000 |
| Primary APN | 390321-185333-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,146 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,146 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Siding Sheathing |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 429,066 sqft (9.85 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 110 sqft |
| Deck Area | 204 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 103565 |
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| Street Address | 1038 E LAUREL RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9776 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Ranch |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | E 10 ACRES OF W 1/2 SE NW-SUBJ TO ESMT REC AF 1106427-LESS RDS |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
1038 E Laurel Rd, an agricultural property, is owned by an individual.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1038 E LAUREL RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9776 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1038 E Laurel Rd was $3,671, up 4.1% from the year before.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Meridian School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,671.00 (+4.05%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,528.00 | $687,570 Land $302,184 Building $385,386 | $687,570 Land $302,184 Building $385,386 |
| 2022 | $372,199 Land $28,474 Building $343,725 | $823,476 Land $479,751 Building $343,725 | |
| 2021 | $2,720.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1038 E Laurel Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1038 E Laurel Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HEMMI ROAD WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 236 people · EPA ID WA5332350 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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