Whatcom County property record for 2025 James St, Bellingham, WA 98225
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,160 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.229 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Apr 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $5,155 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 518957 |
| Primary APN | 518957 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 3,160 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 3,160 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.229 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Account Number | 518957 |
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| Street Address | 2025 JAMES ST |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98225-4242 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | LI |
| Legal Description | FIRST ADD TO NEW WHATCOM LOTS 16-17 BLK 270 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADD TO NEW WHATCOM |
| Legal Block | 270 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 17 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 501 |
The current owner of 2025 James St acquired it in October 2014.
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 | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 50%, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229 |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1990404316 |
| Deed Book / Page | 38033 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 9, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 2141000826 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2025 James St was $5,155.
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 | $5,155.00 | $630,339 Land $423,522 Building $206,817 | $630,339 Land $423,522 Building $206,817 |
| 2022 | $582,823 Land $382,800 Building $200,023 | $582,823 Land $382,800 Building $200,023 | |
| 2021 | $4,944.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2025 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 2025 James 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 292 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Verizon, Ziply Fiber.
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