Whatcom County property record for 1142 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,280 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 5.61 acres (244,372 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $439,130 (Jul 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $6,358 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage Oct 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 390328-322025-0000 |
| Primary APN | 390328-322025-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,280 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,760 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,520 sqft |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 244,372 sqft (5.61 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 936 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Concrete/Metal Slab |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 172289 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1142 E SMITH RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-7416 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 JIM AND LAVERNE SHORT PLAT AS REC AF 2090202483 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | JIM & LAVERNE SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of August 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1142 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7416 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Oct 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2011701271 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 1142 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7416 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 20200400526 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0400526 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 1142 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7416 |
| Document Number | 2201100086 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SVCS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 1142 E SMITH RD BELLINGHAM WA 982267416, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7416 |
| Document Number | 2201100086 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1100086 |
| Name | US BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,358.00 (+15.92%) | $736,571 (-5.7%) Land $285,829 Building $450,742 | $736,571 (-5.7%) Land $285,829 Building $450,742 |
| 2022 | $781,129 Land $372,029 Building $409,100 | $781,129 Land $372,029 Building $409,100 | |
| 2021 | $5,485.00 |
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
| 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.
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 | DEER CREEK WATER ASSOC. private · serves 2,000 people · EPA ID WA5318418 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) 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 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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