Whatcom County property record for 1408 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,244 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 1.1 acres (47,916 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $245,500 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,707 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 544490 |
| Primary APN | 544490 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,244 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,244 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 47,916 sqft (1.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 939 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 75 sqft |
| Heating System | Wood Furnace |
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| Account Number | 544490 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1408 E SUNSET DR |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-5635 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PRMIX |
| Legal Description | BEAP IN C/L OF NE DIAG RD 490 FT NELY OF INTERS OF SD C/L W C/L OF ORLEANS ST-TH S 29 DEG 25.5' E 30 FT TO POB-TH NELY ALG NE |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4017 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 23, WA |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 20, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 2041001769 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 2170802529 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1408 E SUNSET DR, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-5635 |
| Document Number | 2170802529 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 802529 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 23 NESPELEM WA 991550023, NESPELEM, WA 99155-0023 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| Municipality | Bellingham City |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Bellingham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,707.00 (+12.39%) | $575,554 (+35.25%) Land $355,708 Building $219,846 | $575,554 (+35.25%) Land $355,708 Building $219,846 |
| 2022 | $425,548 Land $263,000 Building $162,548 | $425,548 Land $263,000 Building $162,548 | |
| 2021 | $4,188.00 |
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 98% of the US · lower than 98.6% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 152 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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