Clallam County property record for 171 S Elderberry Ave, Forks, WA 98331
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,250 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,241 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2012 Mortgage Jun 2009 Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1328095290100000 |
| Primary APN | 1328095290100000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,250 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,250 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 896 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 5677 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 171 S ELDERBERRY AVE |
| City | FORKS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 SODERLIND SP V26 P9 COPELANDS 1ST ADD TO FORKS SW NE |
| Legal Range | 13 |
| Legal Township | 28 |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | COPELANDS FIRST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CLALLAM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FORKS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
171 S Elderberry Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2018.
Source: Clallam County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2532, FORKS, WA 98331-2532 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2012 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STERLING SAVINGS BANK |
| Jun 5, 2009 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STERLING SAVINGS BANK |
| Dec 14, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, CLALLAM TITLE COMPANY |
| Sep 4, 2015 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 23, 2006 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20181373627 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 20151325319 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLALLAM WA |
| Property Address | 171 S ELDERBERRY AVE, FORKS, WA 98331 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 20121277009 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2012 |
| Instrument | 2012-1277009 |
| Name | STERLING SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SPOKANE, WA 99201 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2027 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLALLAM WA |
| Property Address | 171 S ELDERBERRY AVE, FORKS, WA 98331 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | GANZ TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, LAND TITLE & ESCROW CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 20091238056 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2009 |
| Instrument | 2009-1238056 |
| Name | STERLING SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FORKS, WA 98331 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLALLAM WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 171 S ELDERBERRY AVE, FORKS, WA 98331 |
| Document Number | 20181373627 |
| Map Reference | VOL 4 PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-1373627 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, CLALLAM TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,983.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 530 BOGACHIEL WAY, FORKS, WA 98331-9120 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLALLAM WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2015 |
| Property Address | 171 S ELDERBERRY AVE, FORKS, WA 98331 |
| Document Number | 20151325319 |
| Map Reference | MB26 PG94 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2015 |
| Instrument | 2015-1325319 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLALLAM WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2006 |
| Property Address | 171 S ELDERBERRY AVE, FORKS, WA 98331 |
| Document Number | 20061175341 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2005 |
| Instrument | 2006-1175341 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 171 S Elderberry Ave was $2,241, up 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Clallam County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Clallam County |
| Municipality | Forks City |
| Unified School District | Quillayute Valley School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $233,422 (-10.55%) Land $21,000 Building $212,422 | $233,422 (-10.55%) Land $21,000 Building $212,422 | |
| 2025 | $2,241.00 (+1.59%) | $260,948 Land $30,870 Building $230,078 | $260,948 Land $30,870 Building $230,078 |
| 2024 | $2,206.00 (+2.51%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,152.00 | ||
| 2022 | $259,593 Land $26,670 Building $232,923 | $259,593 Land $26,670 Building $232,923 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 171 S Elderberry Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1986.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 22, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1986 · tidal / storm surge |
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 171 S Elderberry Ave 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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | FORKS MUNICIPAL WATER DEPT serves 3,468 people · EPA ID WA5326000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 202 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| CresComm Broadband Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 80 / 10 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
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