Whatcom County property record for 1262 E Axton Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,001 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 4.88 acres (212,573 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $578,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,054 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Transfer Dec 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 390321-479036-0000 |
| Primary APN | 390321-479036-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,001 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,402 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,001 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Siding Sheathing |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 212,573 sqft (4.88 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,401 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Storage Building | 390 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 103668 |
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| Street Address | 1262 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 2 EAST AXTON SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 7 SHORT PLATS PG 37 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST AXTON SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
1262 E Axton Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2019.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1262 E AXTON RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9758 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Dec 20, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20181201863 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000902803 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1262 E AXTON RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9758 |
| Document Number | 2190902803 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 902803 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1262 E AXTON RD BELLINGHAM WA 982269758, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9758 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1262 E AXTON RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9758 |
| Document Number | 2181201863 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1201863 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $10,293.40 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 1262 E AXTON RD BELLINGHAM WA 982269758, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9758 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1262 E Axton Rd was $3,054 with a senior citizen's exemption, down 48.8% from the year before.
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 | $3,054.00 (-48.84%) | ||
| 2025 | $5,970.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $1,120,697 Land $280,999 Building $839,698 | $1,120,697 Land $280,999 Building $839,698 |
| 2022 | $643,910 Land $214,367 Building $429,543 | $1,005,549 Land $334,762 Building $670,787 | |
| 2021 | $7,073.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1262 E Axton Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1262 E Axton 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 | 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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