226 Jerome St, Bellingham, WA 98229 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 226 Jerome St, Bellingham, WA 98229

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1998
Lot Size0.15 acres (6,534 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$372,500 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill$4,661 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN380332-081012-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN380332-081012-0000
Alternative APNs
  • 485001
  • 78875

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,540 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,940 sqft
1st Floor Area660 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsFinished/Painted
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1998
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1998
Exterior MaterialCombination
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,534 sqft (0.15 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchWood Porch
Porch Area56 sqft
Deck Area193 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number78875
Street Address226 JEROME ST
CityBELLINGHAM
StateWA
Zip98229-6505
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS12.0
Legal DescriptionEAST MEADOW LOT 7
Legal Range03
Legal Township38
Legal Section32
Legal SubdivisionEAST MEADOW
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Township / Civil DivisionBELLINGHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1016
Census Tract902

Owner

Source: Whatcom County records, as of April 2, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address3854 BRITTON RD, 1, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-5002
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Couple

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 27, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20214221
Prior Transfer DateApr 14, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0000004221
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateOct 27, 2021
Property Address226 JEROME ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-6505
Document Number20211004221
Instrument DateApr 14, 2021
Instrument2021-1004221
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2021
Title CompanyACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6200 NORTH COUNTY ROAD, CHARLESTON, IL 61920
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number20211004222
DateOct 27, 2021
Instrument2021-1004222
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term355 Months
DueMay 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
MunicipalityBellingham City
CountyWhatcom County
Unified School DistrictBellingham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,661.00 (+33.4%)$574,338 (+14.43%) Land $261,000 Building $313,338$574,338 (+14.43%) Land $261,000 Building $313,338
2022$501,913 Land $215,934 Building $285,979$501,913 Land $215,934 Building $285,979
2021$3,494.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 SystemCITY OF BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION
serves 141,127 people · EPA ID WA5305600
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2024
Lead3 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 308 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, CenturyLink.

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