Whatcom County property record for 1725 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,442 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $269,000 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,834 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 66121 |
| Primary APN | 66121 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,442 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,532 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 910 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,098 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,098 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Deck Area | 356 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Account Number | 66121 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1725 E SUNSET DR |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-5630 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM2.0 |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 RICHTONE SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 30 SHORT PLATS PG 20-EXC PTN TO CITY OF BELLINGHAM FOR STREET DESC AF 2020102840 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHTONE SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
The current owner of 1725 E Sunset Dr acquired it in July 2005.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3600 MERIDIAN ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-1732 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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 | Dec 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2041200122 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 8, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 2050701427 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1725 E Sunset Dr was $5,834 with an additional exemption.
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 | $5,834.00 Additional exemption filed | $713,398 Land $261,953 Building $451,445 | $713,398 Land $261,953 Building $451,445 |
| 2022 | $560,200 Land $205,700 Building $354,500 | $560,200 Land $205,700 Building $354,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1725 E Sunset Dr 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
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1725 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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