Whatcom County property record for 2196 E Birch St, Bellingham, WA 98229
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,125 sqft · built 1985 |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $198,280 (Jun 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $4,172 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 489043 |
| Primary APN | 489043 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 489043 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2196 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 12 APT 2196-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 | 12B |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
The current owner of 2196 E Birch St bought it in June 2011.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 65, LUMMI ISLAND, WA 98262-0065 |
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 | Jun 24, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2110602241 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2196 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 2196 E Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 2196 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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