Whatcom County property record for 1502 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $130,280 (Dec 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $4,318 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 78941 |
| Primary APN | 78941 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 432 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 78941 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1502 E SUNSET DR |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-5633 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM2.0 |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 FAIRWAYS WEST SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 30 SHORT PLATS PG 91-EXC PTN TO CITY OF BELLINGHAM FOR STREET DESC AF 2010102923 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4017 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1408 E SUNSET DR, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-5635 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 3, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2081200565 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $4,318.00 (+31.77%) | $527,986 (+16.52%) Land $253,696 Building $274,290 | $527,986 (+16.52%) Land $253,696 Building $274,290 |
| 2022 | $453,130 Land $217,728 Building $235,402 | $453,130 Land $217,728 Building $235,402 | |
| 2021 | $3,277.00 |
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 96% of the US · lower than 97.6% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | 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 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, CenturyLink.
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