Whatcom County property record for 1242 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 4.88 acres (212,573 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $213,300 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,820 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 527553 |
| Primary APN | 527553 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,496 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 212,573 sqft (4.88 acres) |
| Deck Area | 468 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Account Number | 527553 |
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| Street Address | 1242 E SMITH RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | BEG AT SW COR OF E 1/2 SE SE-TH N 00 DEG 18'30\ E ALG W LI OF E 1/2 30 FT TO POB-TH N 00 DEG 18'30\ E 431.62 FT-TH N 89 DEG 3 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5340 MARKET RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9745 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 18, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016-0200023 |
| 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 | Meridian School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,820.00 (+34.86%) | $550,006 (+8.79%) Land $281,000 Building $269,006 | $550,006 (+8.79%) Land $281,000 Building $269,006 |
| 2022 | $505,571 Land $303,969 Building $201,602 | $505,571 Land $303,969 Building $201,602 | |
| 2021 | $3,574.00 |
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 | 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 | 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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