Whatcom County property record for 1704 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Quadplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 4 ba · 3,246 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Mar 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $7,447 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 380317-339004-0000 |
| Primary APN | 380317-339004-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Units | 8 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,246 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,623 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Quadruplex |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 360 sqft |
| Storage Building | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 60866 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1704 E SUNSET DR |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-5657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RM2.0 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 AM HENDRICKSON SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 20 SHORT PLATS PG 96-EXC PTN DAF-BEG AT NW COR OF LOT 1 SD PT BEING INTERS OF SLY MARGIN OF NE DIAG RD (SUNSET DR) WI S LI OF SW SE-TH ALG SD SLY MARGIN N 61 DEG 4859 E 364.73 FT TAP OF CURVATURE FR WH RADI |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | AM HENDRICKSON SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
1704 E Sunset Dr, a quadplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2013.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of December 30, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1038 W BEACHVIEW PL, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9439 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Partnership |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2001301460 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000100226 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1704 E Sunset Dr was $7,447.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 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 | $7,447.00 | $964,586 Land $252,108 Building $712,478 | $964,586 Land $252,108 Building $712,478 |
| 2022 | $833,321 Land $217,800 Building $615,521 | $833,321 Land $217,800 Building $615,521 | |
| 2021 | $4,970.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1704 E Sunset Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 1704 E Sunset Dr is low, with less than 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 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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