Whatcom County property record for 1068 Birch Ln, Sumas, WA 98295
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 630 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,379 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $506 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 400522-006406-0000 |
| Primary APN | 400522-006406-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 630 sqft Living Area |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
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| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 630 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 630 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 616 sqft |
| Account Number | 142137 |
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| Street Address | 1068 BIRCH LN |
| City | SUMAS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98295 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UR4 |
| Legal Description | CAMPERS PARADISE LOT 68-TOG WI UNDIV INT IN RD ESMTS |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAMPERS PARADISE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST WHATCOM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 10101 |
1068 Birch Ln is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2022.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2822 JUNIPER CRES, SORRENTO, BC V0E 2 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022022315 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002315 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1068 BIRCH LN, SUMAS, WA 98295 |
| Document Number | 0000202315 |
| Map Reference | VOL 12 PG 65 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2022-0202315 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $59.06 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1068 Birch Ln was $506, up 386.5% from the year before.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Mount Baker School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $506.00 (+386.54%) | $62,502 (+362.53%) Land $20,400 Building $42,102 | $62,502 (+362.53%) Land $20,400 Building $42,102 |
| 2024 | $104.00 | $13,513 Land $8,450 Building $5,063 | $13,513 Land $8,450 Building $5,063 |
| 2022 | $10,063 Land $5,000 Building $5,063 | $10,063 Land $5,000 Building $5,063 | |
| 2021 | $138.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1068 Birch Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 22 flood claims nearby since 2021.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 40 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 40 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (2021–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2025 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1068 Birch Ln is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 69% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | Columbia Valley Water District serves 2,648 people · EPA ID WA5366110 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 353 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon, Ziply Fiber.
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