Whatcom County property record for 1515 12th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,518 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,027 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,740 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 47031 |
| Primary APN | 47031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,518 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,518 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,027 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 130 sqft |
| Balcony | Balcony |
| Balcony Area | 130 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | 47031 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1515 12TH ST |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98225-7415 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | CC |
| Legal Description | FAIRHAVEN LAND CO'S 2ND ADD TO FAIRHAVEN S 55 FT OF LOTS 20-21 BLK 109 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 37 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRHAVEN LAND |
| Legal Block | 109 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 21 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 1203 |
1515 12th St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2024.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1015 RAILROAD AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-5092 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024-0901777 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1515 12th St was $4,740.
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 | $4,740.00 | $579,608 Land $392,170 Building $187,438 | $579,608 Land $392,170 Building $187,438 |
| 2022 | $342,406 Land $257,125 Building $85,281 | $342,406 Land $257,125 Building $85,281 | |
| 2021 | $3,461.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1515 12th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1515 12th St 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 | Indirect within 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 404 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, CenturyLink.
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