Whatcom County property record for 1262 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,255 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 4.55 acres (198,198 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $275,280 (Jun 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $5,100 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage Oct 2025 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 390328-480031-0000 |
| Primary APN | 390328-480031-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,255 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,111 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 198,198 sqft (4.55 acres) |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 104639 |
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| Street Address | 1262 E SMITH RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 660 FT OF W 330 FT OF E 1/2 SE SE-EXC 1/2 MIN RTS AS RES IN VOL 333-D-475-LESS RD-EXC PTN TO WHATCOM CO FOR RD DESC AF 1970601154 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
Source: Whatcom County records · APN 390328-480031-0000
Assessment roll updated December 30, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1262 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9716 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage WASHINGTON TRUST BANK |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage WASHINGTON TRUST BANK |
| Jun 09, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, WHATCOM LAND TITLE CO INC |
| Apr 16, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2008602897 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 02, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001671 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 1262 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9716 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Title Company | NATIONWIDE TITLE CLEARING INC, NATIONWIDE TTL CLEARING LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 302 W BROADWAY AVE, MOSES LAKE, WA 98837-1924 |
| Document Number | 0000301728 |
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| Date | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0301728 |
| Name | WASHINGTON TRUST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 1262 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9716 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 07, 2025 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 302 W BROADWAY AVE, MOSES LAKE, WA 98837-1924 |
| Document Number | 0001001962 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-1001962 |
| Name | WASHINGTON TRUST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MOSES LAKE, WA 98837 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 09, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1262 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9716 |
| Document Number | 0000601671 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 07, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0601671 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 01, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, WHATCOM LAND TITLE CO INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 31511, BELLINGHAM, WA 98228-3511 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1262 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9716 |
| Document Number | 0000402995 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 01, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0402995 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 01, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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Source: Whatcom County records · Assessment roll updated December 30, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Meridian School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,100.00 (+32.26%) | $584,540 (+7.63%) Land $278,564 Building $305,976 | $584,540 (+7.63%) Land $278,564 Building $305,976 |
| 2022 | $543,079 Land $289,546 Building $253,533 | $543,079 Land $289,546 Building $253,533 | |
| 2021 | $3,856.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Whatcom County (53073C), updated May 26, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 16% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 25 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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