2005 Eldridge Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 2005 Eldridge Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,655 sqft · built 1907
Lot Size0.139 acres (6,098 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$563,000 (Oct 2017)
Tax Bill$8,266 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2020 Mortgage
Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN546664

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN546664
Alternative APNs
  • 380225 304498 0000
  • 52996

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,655 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,071 sqft
2nd Floor Area584 sqft
Basement Area864 sqft
Unfinished Basement864 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1907
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialCombination
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,098 sqft (0.139 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area65 sqft
Patio Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Account Number546664
Street Address2005 ELDRIDGE AVE
CityBELLINGHAM
StateWA
Zip98225-2104
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS5.0
Legal DescriptionSUPPLEMENTAL MAP OF WHATCOM LOT 27 BAY VIEW BLK
Legal Range02
Legal Township38
Legal Section25
Legal SubdivisionSUPPLEMENTAL MAP OF WHATCOM
Legal Lot Number27
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Township / Civil DivisionBELLINGHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1019
Census Tract402

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Eldridge Avenue Historic District
listed 1979 · 684 contributing resources · NRIS 79002566

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

2005 Eldridge Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2017.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2005 ELDRIDGE AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-2104
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 31, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Oct 27, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 27, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 27, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 12, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2017-1003208
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Property Address2005 ELDRIDGE AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-2104
Document Number2200802439
Instrument DateJul 31, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 3, 2020
Title CompanySERVICELINK EAST ESCROW

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address2005 ELDRIDGE AVE BELLINGHAM WA 982252104, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-2104

Mortgage

Document Number2200802439
DateAug 17, 2020
Instrument802439
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueAug 16, 2050

October 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateOct 27, 2017
Property Address2005 ELDRIDGE AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-2104
Document Number2171003208
Instrument DateOct 19, 2017
Instrument1003208
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 29, 2017
Title CompanyWHATCOM LAND TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$10,026.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address2005 ELDRIDGE AVE BELLINGHAM WA 982252104, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-2104

Mortgage

Document Number2171003209
DateOct 27, 2017
Instrument1003209
Lender
NameWHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressBELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueOct 26, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2005 Eldridge Ave was $8,266.

Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
MunicipalityBellingham City
CountyWhatcom County
Unified School DistrictBellingham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$8,266.00$1,010,734 Land $523,230 Building $487,504$1,010,734 Land $523,230 Building $487,504
2022$867,478 Land $449,070 Building $418,408$867,478 Land $449,070 Building $418,408
2021$5,703.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2005 Eldridge Ave 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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

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

The area around 2005 Eldridge Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemCITY OF BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION
serves 141,127 people · EPA ID WA5305600
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2024
Lead3 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 559 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink
Fiber
3,000 / 3,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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