Whatcom County property record for 1601 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,302 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 1.72 acres (74,923 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,354 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15539 |
| Primary APN | 15539 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,302 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 74,923 sqft (1.72 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 15539 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1601 E SUNSET DR |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | RM2.0 |
| Legal Description | TR IN SW SE SEC 17-IN NW NE SEC 20 DAF-BEAP MARKING SW 1/4 COR SEC 17-SAME BEING A CROSS CUT IN A COPPER PIN SET IN A CONC MO |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 210 LOTTIE ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-4009 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 29, 2000 |
| Transfer Doc | 2001202974 |
| 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 | $2,354.00 Additional exemption filed | $287,930 (+5.58%) Land $287,930 | $287,930 (+5.58%) Land $287,930 |
| 2022 | $272,720 Land $272,720 | $272,720 Land $272,720 |
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 |
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 |
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