Whatcom County property record for 1105 Birch Ln, Sumas, WA 98295
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 516 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,807 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $18,408 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $536 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500065 |
| Primary APN | 500065 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 516 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 516 sqft |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
|---|---|
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 3,807 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Deck Area | 216 sqft |
| Account Number | 500065 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1105 BIRCH LN |
| City | SUMAS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98295 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UR4 |
| Legal Description | CAMPERS PARADISE LOT 105-TOG WI UNDIV INT IN RD ESMTS |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAMPERS PARADISE |
| Legal Lot Number | 105 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST WHATCOM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 10101 |
The current owner of 1105 Birch Ln bought it in December 2012.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23928 KANAKA WAY |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 17, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2121201136 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1105 Birch Ln was $536, up 2.5% from the year before.
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 | $536.00 (+2.49%) | $69,108 (+2.57%) Land $20,400 Building $48,708 | $69,108 (+2.57%) Land $20,400 Building $48,708 |
| 2024 | $523.00 | $67,375 Land $11,468 Building $55,907 | $67,375 Land $11,468 Building $55,907 |
| 2022 | $53,901 Land $9,175 Building $44,726 | $53,901 Land $9,175 Building $44,726 | |
| 2021 | $375.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1105 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 1105 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 62% of the US · lower than 68% 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 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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