Whatcom County property record for 1427 E Axton Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Farm - Dairy |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 5,897 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 4.92 acres (214,315 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $42,977 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $9,112 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer Apr 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 390327-183500-0000 |
| Primary APN | 390327-183500-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,897 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,069 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Siding Sheathing |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 214,315 sqft (4.92 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 888 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 104352 |
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| Street Address | 1427 E AXTON RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9710 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Dairy |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | E 1/2 W 1/2 N 1/2 NE NW-LESS RD |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
1427 E Axton Rd, an agricultural property, is held in a trust since April 2024.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1427 E AXTON RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9710 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 9, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UMPQUA BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009702869 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000404 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1427 E AXTON RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9710 |
| Document Number | 0000400404 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0400404 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| 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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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 1427 E AXTON RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9710 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 1427 E AXTON RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9710 |
| Document Number | 2191203917 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1427 E AXTON RD BELLINGHAM WA 982269710, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9710 |
| Document Number | 2191203917 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1203917 |
| Name | UMPQUA BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98226 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 1427 E Axton Rd was $9,112, up 1.6% 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 | $9,112.00 (+1.63%) | ||
| 2025 | $8,966.00 | $1,075,373 Land $321,355 Building $754,018 | $1,075,373 Land $321,355 Building $754,018 |
| 2022 | $851,994 Land $174,279 Building $677,715 | $1,060,291 Land $382,576 Building $677,715 | |
| 2021 | $6,010.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1427 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 1427 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 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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