1481 E Axton Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 1481 E Axton Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 bd · 2 ba · 1,843 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size	4.46 acres (194,278 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$419,000 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill	$7,032 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2019 Line of Credit Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`390327-248500-0000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`390327-248500-0000`
Alternative APNs	`104379` `543719`

Interior

Bedrooms	1 Bed
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,843 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,418 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,523 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Finished/Painted
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2003
Effective Year Built	Effective 2003
Exterior Material	Metal
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	194,278 sqft (4.46 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	575 sqft
Parking Spaces	5 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	290 sqft
Deck Area	48 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	104379
Street Address	1481 E AXTON RD
City	BELLINGHAM
State	WA
Zip	98226-9710
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R5A
Legal Description	E 1/2 E 1/2 N 1/2 NE NW-LESS RD-EXC PTN TO WHATCOM CO FOR RD DESC AF 960417028
Legal Range	03
Legal Township	39
Legal Section	27
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA
Township / Civil Division	FERNDALE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2015
Census Tract	10701

Owner

Source: Whatcom County records, as of October 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 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	1481 E AXTON RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9710
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 23, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BOEING EMPS CU
Jul 28, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BOEING EMPS CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 28, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 28, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 24, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2017703452
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA
Property Address	1481 E AXTON RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9710
Document Number	2190400818
Instrument Date	Mar 23, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 23, 2019
Title Company	STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Married Couple
Address	1481 E AXTON RD BELLINGHAM WA 982269710, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9710

Mortgage

Document Number	2190400818
Date	Apr 9, 2019
Instrument	400818

Lender

Name	BOEING EMPS CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SEATTLE, WA 98124-9750

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	300 Months
Due	Apr 8, 2044

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA
Recording Date	Jul 28, 2017
Property Address	1481 E AXTON RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9710
Document Number	2170703452
Instrument Date	Jul 20, 2017
Instrument	703452
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 15, 2019
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$7,463.20
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Married Couple
Address	1481 E AXTON RD BELLINGHAM WA 982269710, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9710

Mortgage

Document Number	2170703453
Date	Jul 28, 2017
Instrument	703453

Lender

Name	BOEING EMPS CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	TUKWILA, WA 98168

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 27, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	Whatcom County
Unified School District	Meridian School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$7,032.00 (+1.49%)
2025	$6,929.00 (+30.96%)	$790,659 (+4.94%) Land $277,872 Building $512,787	$790,659 (+4.94%) Land $277,872 Building $512,787
2022		$753,442 Land $339,666 Building $413,776	$753,442 Land $339,666 Building $413,776
2021	$5,291.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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