Whatcom County property record for 1097 Birch Ln, Sumas, WA 98295
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 220 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,807 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $8,000 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $304 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 529537 |
| Primary APN | 529537 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 220 sqft Living Area |
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| Exterior Material | Other |
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| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 3,807 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 358 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 220 sqft |
| Deck Area | 216 sqft |
| Storage Building | 96 sqft |
| Account Number | 529537 |
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| Street Address | 1097 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 97-TOG WI UNDIV INT IN RD ESMTS |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAMPERS PARADISE |
| Legal Lot Number | 97 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST WHATCOM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 10101 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12606 215TH ST |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 4, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 2030901174 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 2160401438 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 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 | $304.00 (+149.18%) | $39,214 (+149.56%) Land $20,400 Building $18,814 | $39,214 (+149.56%) Land $20,400 Building $18,814 |
| 2024 | $122.00 (-23.75%) | $15,713 (+28.13%) Land $8,450 Building $7,263 | $15,713 (+28.13%) Land $8,450 Building $7,263 |
| 2022 | $12,263 Land $5,000 Building $7,263 | $12,263 Land $5,000 Building $7,263 | |
| 2021 | $160.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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