Whatcom County property record for 1086 Birch Ln, Sumas, WA 98295
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 170 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $292 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 400522-014433-0000 |
| Primary APN | 400522-014433-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 170 sqft Gross Area |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
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| Exterior Material | Plywood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 234 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 234 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 575 sqft |
| Deck Area | 330 sqft |
| Account Number | 142158 |
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| Street Address | 1086 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 86-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 | 86 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST WHATCOM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 10101 |
1086 Birch Ln is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 2019.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6317 180A ST, SURREY, BC V3S 4 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000702185 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1086 BIRCH LN, SUMAS, WA 98295 |
| Document Number | 2190702185 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 702185 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 6317 180A ST |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1086 Birch Ln was $292.
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 | $292.00 | $35,008 Land $20,400 Building $14,608 | $35,008 Land $20,400 Building $14,608 |
| 2022 | $12,443 Land $5,000 Building $7,443 | $12,443 Land $5,000 Building $7,443 | |
| 2021 | $162.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1086 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 1086 Birch Ln is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 |
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| 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.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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