Whatcom County property record for 1253 E Laurel Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,580 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.99 acres (43,124 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,853 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 390321-472210-0000 |
| Primary APN | 390321-472210-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,580 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,156 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,580 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Siding Sheathing |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,124 sqft (0.99 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 103666 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1253 E LAUREL RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-7411 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | S 208 FT OF W 208 FT OF N 1/2 W 1/2 E 1/2 NE SE-TOG WI ESMT REC AF 1197567 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of October 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1253 E LAUREL RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7411 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,853.00 (+2%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,797.00 (+29.97%) | $594,178 (+104.99%) Land $277,200 Building $316,978 | $594,178 (+27.78%) Land $277,200 Building $316,978 |
| 2022 | $289,857 Land $17,422 Building $272,435 | $465,011 Land $192,576 Building $272,435 | |
| 2021 | $2,152.00 |
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 | HEMMI ROAD WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 236 people · EPA ID WA5332350 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
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 |
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