Whatcom County property record for 1444 Cherry St, Sumas, WA 98295
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,660 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,662 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 518408 |
| Primary APN | 518408 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,660 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,660 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 518408 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1444 CHERRY ST |
| City | SUMAS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98295-9013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BG |
| Legal Description | LOT B SKILLMAN LLA AS REC AF 2110402935 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | SKILLMAN LLA |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | B 12 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1073 |
| Census Tract | 10202 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1444 CHERRY ST, SUMAS, WA 98295-9013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2004 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 2, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 2040903962 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 1444 CHERRY ST, SUMAS, WA 98295 |
| Document Number | 2190800402 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 553 COMPASS CT NE #B OCEAN SHORES WA 985695106, B, OCEAN SHORES, WA 98569-5106 |
| Document Number | 2190800402 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 800402 |
| Name | PEOPLES BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EVERSON, WA 98247 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Municipality | Sumas City |
| Unified School District | Nooksack Valley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,662.00 (+49.63%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $287,275 (+49.65%) Land $97,038 Building $190,237 | $292,031 (+52.13%) Land $97,038 Building $194,993 |
| 2024 | $1,779.00 (-10.2%) | $191,967 (-15.38%) Land $94,699 Building $97,268 | $191,967 (-15.38%) Land $94,699 Building $97,268 |
| 2022 | $226,857 Land $85,316 Building $141,541 | $226,857 Land $85,316 Building $141,541 | |
| 2021 | $1,981.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 251 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 251 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 226 (2020–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 226 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 | SUMAS WATER DEPT serves 2,157 people · EPA ID WA5384870 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 107 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 |
| Pogozone powered by Neubeam Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 250 / 35 |
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