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2156 E Birch St, Bellingham, WA 98229 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 2156 E Birch St, Bellingham, WA 98229

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,125 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size4.44 acres (193,732 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$113,500 (Mar 2000)
Tax Bill$4,136 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Transfer
Mar 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN380328-460484-0003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN380328-460484-0003
Alternative APNs
  • 598989
  • 72533
  • 30764

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area1,125 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1985
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Lot Area193,732 sqft (4.44 acres)
Garage TypeAttached

Location & Zoning

Account Number72533
Street Address2156 E BIRCH ST, 2B
CityBELLINGHAM
StateWA
Zip98229-4558
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeRS7.2
Legal DescriptionSUNRISE TRACT E CONDOMINIUM UNIT B BLDG 2 APT 2156-TOG WI UNDIV INT IN COMMON AREAS DESC AF 1329639- 1329760
Legal Range03
Legal Township38
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionSUNRISE TRACT E CONDOMINIUM
Legal TractE
Legal Block2
Legal UnitB
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Township / Civil DivisionBELLINGHAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract803

Owner

2156 E Birch St is held in a trust since March 2023.

Source: Whatcom County records, as of September 22, 2026

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address17358 N PONCA WAY, SURPRISE, AZ 85374-3861
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

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
Mar 14, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 14, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 15, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 15, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2000301770
Last Transfer DateMar 8, 2023
Transfer Doc0000000899
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateMar 14, 2023
Property Address2156 E BIRCH ST # 2B, 2B, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-4558
Document Number0000300923
Map ReferenceAF 1445653
Instrument DateMar 8, 2023
Instrument2023-0300923
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 1, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address17358 N PONCA WAY, SURPRISE, AZ 85374-3861

March 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateMar 14, 2023
Property Address2156 E BIRCH ST # 2B, 2B, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-4558
Document Number0000300899
Map ReferenceAF 1445653
Instrument DateMar 8, 2023
Instrument2023-0300899
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 1, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2156 E Birch St was $4,136.

Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 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$4,136.00$510,230 Land $82,740 Building $427,490$510,230 Land $82,740 Building $427,490
2022$455,100 Land $73,800 Building $381,300$455,100 Land $73,800 Building $381,300
2021$2,806.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2156 E Birch 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Wildfire risk around 2156 E Birch St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 356 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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