Whatcom County property record for 1258 E Axton Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,350 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 5.11 acres (223,027 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $355,000 (Jul 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $4,447 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Line of Credit Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 456498 |
| Primary APN | 456498 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,350 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,228 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,122 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 223,027 sqft (5.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 557 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Storage Building | 1,519 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 456498 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1258 E AXTON RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9758 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 EAST AXTON SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 7 SHORT PLATS PG 37 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | AXTON SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1258 E AXTON RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9758 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
| Apr 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NFM INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 18, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 2030703952 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 7, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 2140400449 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 1258 E AXTON RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9758 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000901982 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0901982 |
| Name | WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98227 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Sep 22, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 1258 E AXTON RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9758 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000405131 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0405131 |
| Name | NFM INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD 21090 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
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 | $4,447.00 (+245%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $507,433 (-) Land $197,662 Building $309,771 | $907,483 (+0.9%) Land $282,672 Building $624,811 |
| 2022 | $507,433 Land $197,662 Building $309,771 | $899,382 Land $350,339 Building $549,043 | |
| 2021 | $1,289.00 |
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 | 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 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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