Whatcom County property record for 2212 E Birch St, Bellingham, WA 98229
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,125 sqft · built 1985 |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Apr 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,172 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Transfer Mar 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 591026 |
| Primary APN | 591026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| 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 | 112086 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2212 E BIRCH ST |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98229-4529 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | RS7.2 |
| Legal Description | SUNRISE TRACT E CONDOMINIUM UNIT B BLDG 16 APT 2212-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 | 16B |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
2212 E Birch St, a condominium, is held in a trust since April 2022.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2090404497 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000403427 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2212 E BIRCH ST # 16B, 16B, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-4529 |
| Document Number | 0000403427 |
| Map Reference | VOL 3 PG 86-95 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0403427 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 2212 E BIRCH ST # 16B, 16B, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-4529 |
| Document Number | 2190400006 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2212 E BIRCH ST #16B BELLINGHAM WA 982294529, 16B, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-4529 |
| Document Number | 2190400006 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 400006 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 31, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2212 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 2212 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 2212 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
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures