Whatcom County property record for 2040 E Bakerview Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Professional Building (Legal, Insurance, Real Estate, Business) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,752 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.83 acres (36,155 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,833 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13098 |
| Primary APN | 13098 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,752 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,752 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 36,155 sqft (0.83 acres) |
| Deck Area | 449 sqft |
| Balcony | Balcony |
| Balcony Area | 507 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | 13098 |
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| Street Address | 2040 E BAKERVIEW RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9100 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Professional Building (Legal, Insurance, Real Estate, Business) |
| Local Zoning Code | PI |
| Legal Description | GARDEN ADD TO WHATCOM THAT PTN OF BLK 20 LY S-E OF CREEK-EXTENDING 150 FT W OF SE COR OF SW 1/4 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARDEN ADD TO WHATCOM |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
The current owner of 2040 E Bakerview Rd acquired it in November 1999.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3836 WILLIAMSON WAY, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9156 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Nov 10, 1999 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 2040 E BAKERVIEW RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9100 |
| Document Number | 2171102824 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2040 E BAKERVIEW RD BELLINGHAM WA 982269100, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9100 |
| Document Number | 2171102824 |
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| Date | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1102824 |
| Name | HERITAGE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OLYMPIA, WA 98507 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 2040 E Bakerview Rd was $5,833.
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 | $5,833.00 | $713,211 Land $483,912 Building $229,299 | $713,211 Land $483,912 Building $229,299 |
| 2022 | $636,223 Land $423,257 Building $212,966 | $636,223 Land $423,257 Building $212,966 | |
| 2021 | $3,965.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2040 E Bakerview Rd 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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 2040 E Bakerview Rd 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 | 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 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Verizon.
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