Whatcom County property record for 2156 Birch St, Point Roberts, WA 98281
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 711 sqft · built 1920 |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $320,280 (Mar 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,453 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 51835 |
| Primary APN | 51835 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 711 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,211 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 136 sqft |
| Storage Building | 25 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Wood Furnace |
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| Account Number | 51835 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2156 BIRCH ST |
| City | POINT ROBERTS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98281-9507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR1 |
| Legal Description | MAPLE BEACH ADD LOT 6 BLK 2 |
| Legal Range | 53 |
| Legal Township | 41 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAPLE BEACH ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | POINT ROBERTS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
The current owner of 2156 Birch St bought it in March 2007.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1339 SHOREPINE WALK |
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 | Mar 29, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 22, 2001 |
| Deed Document Number | 2070304496 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2156 Birch St was $2,453.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Blaine School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,453.00 | $320,320 Land $127,733 Building $192,587 | $320,320 Land $127,733 Building $192,587 |
| 2022 | $279,129 Land $105,000 Building $174,129 | $279,129 Land $105,000 Building $174,129 | |
| 2021 | $2,624.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2156 Birch St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 13.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 units insured incl. 9 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1982–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · other causes |
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 2156 Birch 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 | POINT ROBERTS WATER DISTRICT NO 4 serves 1,440 people · EPA ID WA5395750 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2022 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 102 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Whidbey Telephone DSL | 25 / 3 |
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