2160 E Birch St, Bellingham, WA 98229 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 2160 E Birch St, Bellingham, WA 98229

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,180 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size	4.44 acres (193,732 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$310,000 (Apr 2017)
Tax Bill	$4,527 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2026 Line of Credit Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`380328-460484-0005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`380328-460484-0005`
Alternative APNs	`540929` `72535`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Building Area	2,180 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	1,100 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1985
Effective Year Built	Effective 1985
Architectural Style	Condo/Apartment
Lot Area	193,732 sqft (4.44 acres)
Garage Type	Attached

Location & Zoning

Account Number	72535
Street Address	2160 E BIRCH ST, 3A1
City	BELLINGHAM
State	WA
Zip	98229-4558
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	RS7.2
Legal Description	SUNRISE TRACT E CONDOMINIUM UNIT A 1 BLDG 3 APT 2160-TOG WI UNDIV INT IN COMMON AREAS DESC AF 1329639- 1329760
Legal Range	03
Legal Township	38
Legal Section	28
Legal Subdivision	SUNRISE TRACT E CONDOMINIUM
Legal Tract	E
Legal Block	2
Legal Unit	A
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA
Township / Civil Division	BELLINGHAM
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	803

Owner

2160 E Birch St is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2017.

Source: Whatcom County records, as of May 21, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2160 E BIRCH ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-4558
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single Person

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 23, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC
Apr 28, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI UMPQUA BK
Apr 28, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 28, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 28, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2017403130
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 25, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000403131
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA
Property Address	2160 E BIRCH ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-4558
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 4, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000101552
Date	Jan 23, 2026
Instrument	2026-0101552

Lender

Name	LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	MIAMI, FL 33146

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	241 Months
Due	Feb 10, 2046

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

April 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA
Recording Date	Apr 28, 2017
Property Address	2160 E BIRCH ST # 3A1, 3A1, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-4558
Document Number	2170403130
Instrument Date	Apr 25, 2017
Instrument	403130
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 10, 2020
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$5,523.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	2160 E BIRCH ST #2160 BELLINGHAM WA 982294558, 2160, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-4558

Mortgage

Document Number	2170403132
Date	Apr 28, 2017
Instrument	403132

Lender

Name	UMPQUA BK
Type	Bank
Address	TIGARD, OR 97224

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 27, 2047

April 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA
Recording Date	Apr 28, 2017
Property Address	2160 E BIRCH ST # 3A1, 3A1, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-4558
Document Number	2170403131
Instrument Date	Apr 25, 2017
Instrument	403131
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 9, 2017
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	2160 E BIRCH ST BELLINGHAM WA 982294558, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-4558

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2160 E Birch St was $4,527.

Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
Municipality	Bellingham City
County	Whatcom County
Unified School District	Bellingham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,527.00	$558,495 Land $82,740 Building $475,755	$558,495 Land $82,740 Building $475,755
2022		$498,150 Land $73,800 Building $424,350	$498,150 Land $73,800 Building $424,350
2021	$2,971.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2160 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 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 2160 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 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 244 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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