Whatcom County property record for 1243 Abbott Rd, Lynden, WA 98264
| Property Type | Farm - Dairy |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,600 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 4.67 acres (203,425 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $900,562 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,407 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 400328-427239-0000 |
| Primary APN | 400328-427239-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,600 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,538 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 203,425 sqft (4.67 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 342 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 255 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Storage Building | 346 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 135029 |
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| Street Address | 1243 ABBOTT RD |
| City | LYNDEN |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98264-9401 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Dairy |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | N 306 FT OF W 712 FT OF E 1/2 SE-LESS RD |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
1243 Abbott Rd, an agricultural property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2023.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of September 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 885 19TH ST, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9769 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231055 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1243 ABBOTT RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9401 |
| Document Number | 0000101055 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0101055 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/WA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WA |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $15,135.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 885 19TH ST, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9769 |
| Document Number | 0000101056 |
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| Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0101056 |
| Name | EROY VEENSTRA ETAL |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 62 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2028 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1243 Abbott Rd was $6,407.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Lynden School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,407.00 | $941,420 Land $377,820 Building $563,600 | $941,420 Land $377,820 Building $563,600 |
| 2022 | $608,317 Land $89,150 Building $519,167 | $840,299 Land $321,132 Building $519,167 | |
| 2021 | $4,267.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1243 Abbott Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 31 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1995–2025) |
| 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 1243 Abbott Rd 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | SKOOKUM CHUCK WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 415 people · EPA ID WA5379800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2022 |
| Lead | 5 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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