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1238 E Axton Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 1238 E Axton Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size4.88 acres (212,573 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$230,000 (Sep 2024)
Tax Bill$1,689 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2024 Sale & Mortgage
Dec 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN390321-444036-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN390321-444036-0000
Alternative APNs
  • 103657
  • 46810

Interior

Bedrooms1 Bed
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area672 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area672 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Exterior MaterialMixed
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area212,573 sqft (4.88 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemWood Furnace
Heating FuelWood

Location & Zoning

Account Number103657
Street Address1238 E AXTON RD
CityBELLINGHAM
StateWA
Zip98226-9758
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR5A
Legal DescriptionLOT 1 EAST AXTON SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 7 SHORT PLATS PG 37
Legal Range03
Legal Township39
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionEAST AXTON SHORT PLAT
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Township / Civil DivisionFERNDALE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2013
Census Tract10701

Owner

Source: Whatcom County records, as of October 16, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1411 E AXTON RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9710
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingUnmarried

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 13, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
CARL T TRIPP ETUX
Dec 13, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/WA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 13, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 13, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 13, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2024950
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateSep 13, 2024
Property Address1238 E AXTON RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9758
Document Number0000900950
Map ReferenceAF 1411768
Instrument DateSep 12, 2024
Instrument2024-0900950
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Title CompanyWHATCOM LAND TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,685.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1411 E AXTON RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9710

Mortgage

Document Number0000900951
DateSep 13, 2024
Instrument2024-0900951
Lender
NameCARL T TRIPP ETUX
TypePrivate Party
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term61 Months
DueOct 1, 2029

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateDec 13, 2022
Property Address1238 E AXTON RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9758
Document Number0001200865
Map ReferenceVOL 7 PG 37
Instrument DateDec 5, 2022
Instrument2022-1200865
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/WA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WA

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$3,205.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5787 MERTZ RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9701

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyWhatcom County
Unified School DistrictMeridian School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,689.00 (+2.93%)
2025$1,641.00 (-26.11%)$187,326 (-40.98%) Land $187,326$187,326 (-40.98%) Land $187,326
2022$317,382 Land $317,382$317,382 Land $317,382
2021$2,221.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDEER CREEK WATER ASSOC.
private · serves 2,000 people · EPA ID WA5318418
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2023
Lead4 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35

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