Whatcom County property record for 1257 E Badger Rd, Lynden, WA 98264
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,073 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.87 acres (37,897 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $286,280 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,639 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Jul 2023 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 400316-476518-0000 |
| Primary APN | 400316-476518-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,073 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,597 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,073 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 624 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 37,897 sqft (0.87 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 231 sqft |
| Deck Area | 324 sqft |
| Patio Area | 696 sqft |
| Storage Building | 3,168 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 129936 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1257 E BADGER RD |
| City | LYNDEN |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98264-9376 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CSL |
| Legal Description | TR IN NE NE DAF-BEG AT NW COR OF E 1/2 NE NE-TH E 198 FT-TH S 220 FT-TH W 198 FT-TH N 220 FT TO POB-LESS RDS |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNDEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 10303 |
1257 E Badger Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2013.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1257 E BADGER RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9376 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WESTEX FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Jul 18, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage WESTEDGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013500897 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 3, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000500898 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1257 E BADGER RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9376 |
| Document Number | 0000002621 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20262621 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | SIMPLIFILE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1257 E BADGER RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9376 |
| Document Number | 0000002621, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262621 |
| Name | WESTEX FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 109 Months |
| Due | May 5, 2035 |
| Rate | 6.64% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 1257 E BADGER RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9376 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000701252 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0701252 |
| Name | WESTEDGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|---|
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2033 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1257 E Badger Rd was $4,639.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 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 | $4,639.00 | $631,126 Land $291,582 Building $339,544 | $631,126 Land $291,582 Building $339,544 |
| 2022 | $498,785 Land $180,510 Building $318,275 | $498,785 Land $180,510 Building $318,275 | |
| 2021 | $3,748.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1257 E Badger Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
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 1257 E Badger Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 391 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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