1468 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 1468 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

Property Summary

Property TypeLand for Livestock, Animals
Details8 bd · 4 ba · 1,972 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size16 acres (699,138 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$1,245,561 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill$7,748 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Jul 2020 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN3903272160500000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN3903272160500000
Alternative APNs
  • 390327 200052 0000
  • 104356
  • 518899

Interior

Bedrooms8 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,972 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area3,944 sqft
Fireplaces2 Fireplaces
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1969
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialCombination
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area699,138 sqft (16 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area1,456 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area372 sqft
Patio Area432 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air

Location & Zoning

Account Number518899
Old Parcel Number3903272160500000
Street Address1468 E SMITH RD
CityBELLINGHAM
StateWA
Zip98226-9766
Property CategoryAgriculture or Farming
Property TypeAgriculture / Farming > Land for Livestock, Animals
Local Zoning CodeR5A
Legal DescriptionLOT 4 O ZANDER APO CLUSTER SHORT PLAT AS REC AF 2070303527
Legal Range03
Legal Township39
Legal Section27
Legal SubdivisionO ZANDER APO CLUSTER SP
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Township / Civil DivisionFERNDALE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2015
Census Tract10701

Owner

Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 4065, BELLINGHAM, WA 98227-4065
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 30, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UMPQUA BK
Jul 27, 2020Correction Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Nov 20, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 20, 2018
Deed Document Number2020-0905597
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

September 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateSep 30, 2020
Property Address1468 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9766
Document Number2200905597
Instrument DateSep 22, 2020
Instrument905597
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 17, 2020
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE BELLINGHAM

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$21,276.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 4065 BELLINGHAM WA 982274065, BELLINGHAM, WA 98227-4065

Mortgage

Document Number2200905598
DateSep 30, 2020
Instrument905598
Lender
NameUMPQUA BK
TypeBank
AddressMOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA 98043
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 29, 2050

July 2020: Correction Deed, Transfer

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateJul 27, 2020
Property Address1468 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9766
Document Number2200704240
Instrument DateJul 27, 2020
Instrument704240
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 4, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust

November 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateNov 20, 2018
Property Address1468 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9766
Document Number2181101913
Instrument DateOct 9, 2018
Instrument1101913
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address1468 E SMITH RD BELLINGHAM WA 982269766, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9766

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyWhatcom County
Unified School DistrictMeridian School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$7,748.00 (+85.71%)$884,062 (+51.61%) Land $267,835 Building $616,227$936,827 (-6.49%) Land $320,600 Building $616,227
2022$583,117 Land $62,301 Building $520,816$1,001,829 Land $481,013 Building $520,816
2021$4,172.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemDEER CREEK WATER ASSOC.
private · serves 2,000 people · EPA ID WA5318418
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2023
Lead4 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
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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