Whatcom County property record for 2227 E Birch St, Bellingham, WA 98229
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,321 sqft · built 1992 |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $237,500 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,342 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 532842 |
| Primary APN | 532842 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,321 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 633 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 688 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Account Number | 532842 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2227 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 VILLAGE TRACT H CONDOMINIUM UNIT 2227-TOG WI UNDIV INT IN COMMON AREAS DESC AF 910730152 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNRISE |
| Legal Tract | H |
| Legal Unit | 2227 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
2227 E Birch St, a condominium, is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2016.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016-0702263 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 2227 E BIRCH ST # 2227, 2227, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-4529 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2024 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000200836 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0200836 |
| Name | WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98227 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2227 E Birch St was $4,342.
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 | $4,342.00 | $530,915 Land $82,740 Building $448,175 | $530,915 Land $82,740 Building $448,175 |
| 2022 | $473,550 Land $73,800 Building $399,750 | $473,550 Land $73,800 Building $399,750 | |
| 2021 | $2,971.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2227 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 2227 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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