171 E Laurel Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 171 E Laurel Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,276 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.689 acres (30,056 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$139,900 (Aug 2001)
Tax Bill	$4,279 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2018 Line of Credit Feb 2018 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`549091`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`549091`
Alternative APNs	`390319 088253 0000` `103226`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,276 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,276 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Combination
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	30,056 sqft (0.689 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	528 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Patio Area	106 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air

Location & Zoning

Account Number	549091
Street Address	171 E LAUREL RD
City	BELLINGHAM
State	WA
Zip	98226-9729
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R5A
Legal Description	W 150 FT OF E 300 FT OF N 200 FT EXCL OF RD OF GOVT LOT 3
Legal Range	03
Legal Township	39
Legal Section	19
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA
Township / Civil Division	FERNDALE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2011
Census Tract	10701

Owner

Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	171 E LAUREL RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9729
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 6, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU
Feb 15, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 6, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 6, 2001 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 11, 2011
Deed Document Number	2010800672
Last Transfer Date	Feb 15, 2018
Transfer Doc	2180201374
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

March 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA
Property Address	171 E LAUREL RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9729
Document Number	2180301165
Instrument Date	Mar 6, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2018
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	171 E LAUREL RD BELLINGHAM WA 982269729, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9729

Mortgage

Document Number	2180301165
Date	Mar 12, 2018
Instrument	301165

Lender

Name	WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	BELLINGHAM, WA 98227-9750

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	Mar 11, 2038

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

February 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA
Recording Date	Feb 15, 2018
Property Address	171 E LAUREL RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9729
Document Number	2180201374
Instrument Date	Feb 13, 2018
Instrument	201374
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 27, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	171 E LAUREL RD BELLINGHAM WA 982269729, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9729

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 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
2025	$4,279.00 (+54.87%) Senior Citizen's exemption	$488,252 (+43.45%) Land $266,750 Building $221,502	$504,257 (+48.15%) Land $282,755 Building $221,502
2022		$340,369 Land $157,735 Building $182,634	$340,369 Land $157,735 Building $182,634
2021	$2,763.00

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 98% of the US · lower than 98.6% 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.

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 53 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Ziply Fiber.

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