Whatcom County property record for 201 E Chestnut St, Bellingham, WA 98225
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
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| Details | 5,931 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $720,280 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $7,120 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15843 |
| Primary APN | 15843 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 5,931 sqft Total Area |
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| 1st Floor Area | 8,331 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
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| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,998 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Balcony | Balcony |
| Balcony Area | 57 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 15843 |
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| Street Address | 201 E CHESTNUT ST |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98225-5002 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | CC |
| Legal Description | NEW WHATCOM SW 5 FT OF SE 100 FT OF LOT 7-SE 100 FT OF LOT 8 BLK 49 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW WHATCOM |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Downtown Bellingham Historic District listed 2014 · 130 contributing resources · NRIS 14001110 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
The current owner of 201 E Chestnut St bought it in September 2005.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 1521 LOWELL AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-5003 |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 20, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2050903995 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 201 E Chestnut St was $7,120.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
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| 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 | $7,120.00 | $870,634 Land $462,024 Building $408,610 | $870,634 Land $462,024 Building $408,610 |
| 2022 | $834,890 Land $417,600 Building $417,290 | $834,890 Land $417,600 Building $417,290 | |
| 2021 | $6,727.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 201 E Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2021.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2021 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 201 E Chestnut St 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 324 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, CenturyLink, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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