Whatcom County property record for 1204 Front St, Lynden, WA 98264
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,158 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage May 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 541840 |
| Primary APN | 541840 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 975 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 195 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Patio Area | 539 sqft |
| Storage Building | 180 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 541840 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1204 FRONT ST |
| City | LYNDEN |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98264-1830 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM2 |
| Legal Description | MALTBY'S ADD TO LYNDEN LOT 4 BLK 1 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | MALTBY'S ADD TO LYNDEN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 10302 |
1204 Front St is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2017.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 978 E 68TH VIS, LYNDEN, WA 98264 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF THE PACIFIC |
| May 31, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF THE PACIFIC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017-0503601 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 1204 FRONT ST, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1830 |
| Document Number | 2200502121 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1204 FRONT ST LYNDEN WA 982641830, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1830 |
| Document Number | 2200502121 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 502121 |
| Name | BANK OF THE PACIFIC |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 18, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1204 FRONT ST, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1830 |
| Document Number | 2170503601 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 503601 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,434.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 978 E 68TH VIS LYNDEN WA 98264, LYNDEN, WA 98264 |
| Document Number | 2170503602 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 503602 |
| Name | BANK OF THE PACIFIC |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 30, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1204 Front St was $3,158.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Municipality | Lynden City |
| Unified School District | Lynden School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,158.00 | $417,386 Land $245,543 Building $171,843 | $417,386 Land $245,543 Building $171,843 |
| 2022 | $326,169 Land $135,383 Building $190,786 | $326,169 Land $135,383 Building $190,786 | |
| 2021 | $2,440.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1204 Front St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2021 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 1204 Front St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | LYNDEN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 20,062 people · EPA ID WA5349150 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Dec 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 334 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Pogozone powered by Neubeam, T-Mobile.
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