Whatcom County property record for 1401 Front St, Lynden, WA 98264
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $108,000 (Jan 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $3,383 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Line of Credit Sep 2023 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72957 |
| Primary APN | 72957 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 500 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 5,375 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 65 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|
| Account Number | 72957 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1401 FRONT ST |
| City | LYNDEN |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98264-1254 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS72 |
| Legal Description | SHANK-ROBINSON'S ADD TO LYNDEN E 12.5 FT OF LOT 4-ALL LOT 5 BLK 2 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHANK-ROBINSON'S ADD TO LYNDEN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNDEN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4021 |
| Census Tract | 10301 |
The current owner of 1401 Front St bought it in January 2000.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 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 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1401 FRONT ST, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1254 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PEOPLES BANK |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PEOPLES BANK |
| Apr 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PEOPLES BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2000100745 |
| Deed Book / Page | 40031 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 1401 FRONT ST, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1254 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001201012 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-1201012 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98226 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 1401 FRONT ST, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1254 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000902124 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0902124 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98226 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 1401 FRONT ST, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1254 |
| Document Number | 2200402821 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1401 FRONT ST LYNDEN WA 982641254, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1254 |
| Document Number | 2200402821 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 402821 |
| Name | PEOPLES BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 23, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1401 Front St was $3,383.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 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 | $3,383.00 | $447,170 Land $215,532 Building $231,638 | $447,170 Land $215,532 Building $231,638 |
| 2022 | $326,563 Land $109,660 Building $216,903 | $326,563 Land $109,660 Building $216,903 | |
| 2021 | $2,443.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1401 Front St 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 | 3 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.
The area around 1401 Front St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LYNDEN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 20,062 people · EPA ID WA5349150 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Dec 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 334 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Pogozone powered by Neubeam, T-Mobile.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures