Whatcom County property record for 2164 E Birch St, Bellingham, WA 98229
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,125 sqft · built 1985 |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $139,608 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $4,172 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 557435 |
| Primary APN | 557435 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,125 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 739 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 648 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Account Number | 557435 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2164 E BIRCH ST |
| 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 B BLDG 4 APT 2164-TOG WI UNDIV INT IN COMMON AREAS DESC AF 1329639- 1329760 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNRISE |
| Legal Tract | E |
| Legal Unit | 4B |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
2164 E Birch St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2018.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2164 E BIRCH ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-4558 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 11, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 2010500023 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 2181201509 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2164 E BIRCH ST # 4B, 4B, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-4558 |
| Document Number | 2181201509 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1201509 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2164 E BIRCH ST #4B BELLINGHAM WA 982294558, 4B, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-4558 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2164 E Birch St was $4,172.
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 | $4,172.00 | $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.
FEMA maps place 2164 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 risk around 2164 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.
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 356 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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