1308 E St, Bellingham, WA 98225 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 1308 E St, Bellingham, WA 98225

Property Summary

Property Type	Museum, Library, Art Gallery (Recreational)
Details	2,500 sqft · built 1858
Lot Size	0.07 acres (3,049 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$200,000 (Apr 2019)
Tax Bill	$2,596 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2019 Sale May 2018 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`380225-558348-0000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`380225-558348-0000`
Alternative APNs	`380225 560349 0000` `560079` `192200` `53496`

Interior

Building Area	2,500 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area	1,250 sqft
Basement Area	1,250 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1858
Effective Year Built	Effective 1983
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	3,049 sqft (0.07 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number	192200
Street Address	1308 E ST
City	BELLINGHAM
State	WA
Zip	98225-3905
Property Category	Public Works
Property Type	Public Works > Museum, Library, Art Gallery (Recreational)
Local Zoning Code	C
Legal Description	SUPPLEMENTAL MAP OF WHATCOM THAT PTN LOTS 11-12-13 BLK 5 DAF-COM AT ELY MOST COR OF LOT 5 OF SD BLK 5-TH ALG NE LI OF SD LOT 5-EXT THEREOF N 44 DEG 12 08 W 125.85 FT TO POB-TH DEPARTING SD LI-PAR WI NW LI OF SD BLK 5 S 45 DEG 45 05 W 27.50 FT-TH S 74
Legal Range	02
Legal Township	38
Legal Section	25
Legal Subdivision	SUPPLEMENTAL MAP OF WHATCOM
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Individually Listed	Richards, T.G., and Company Store listed 2003 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 03000861

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	1308 E ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-3905
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 11, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
May 8, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage SAVIBANK
Mar 9, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer WHATCOM LAND TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 11, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 11, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 9, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2019401107
Last Transfer Date	Jul 14, 2023
Transfer Doc	0000001317
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA
Recording Date	Apr 11, 2019
Property Address	1308 E ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-3905
Document Number	2190401107
Instrument Date	Apr 4, 2019
Instrument	401107
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 22, 2019
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$3,565.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	69 TELEGRAPH PL SAN FRANCISCO CA 941333009, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94133-3009

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA
Property Address	1308 E ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-3905
Document Number	2180500754
Instrument Date	May 8, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 15, 2018
Title Company	WHATCOM LAND TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	1308 E ST BELLINGHAM WA 982253905, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-3905

Mortgage

Document Number	2180500754
Date	May 8, 2018
Instrument	500754

Lender

Name	SAVIBANK
Address	BURLINGTON, WA 98233

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

March 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA
Recording Date	Mar 9, 2018
Property Address	1308 E ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-3905
Document Number	2180300951
Instrument Date	Mar 1, 2018
Instrument	300951
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 21, 2018
Title Company	WHATCOM LAND TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$1,507.32
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	239 N STATE ST BELLINGHAM WA 982255323, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-5323

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
Municipality	Bellingham City
County	Whatcom County
Unified School District	Bellingham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,596.00 (+42.79%)	$330,501 (+47.35%) Land $224,954 Building $105,547	$330,501 (+47.35%) Land $224,954 Building $105,547
2022		$224,302 Land $128,250 Building $96,052	$224,302 Land $128,250 Building $96,052
2021	$1,818.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION serves 141,127 people · EPA ID WA5305600
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Sep 2024
Lead	3 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 303 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink Fiber	3,000 / 3,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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