Whatcom County property record for 228 Viewcrest Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,528 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.439 acres (19,149 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $864,000 (Jan 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $13,787 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503471 |
| Primary APN | 503471 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,528 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,528 sqft |
| Basement Area | 308 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 308 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,149 sqft (0.439 acres) |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Garage Area | 640 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 52 sqft |
| Deck Area | 1,211 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,108 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 503471 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 VIEWCREST RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98229-8912 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS20.0 |
| Legal Description | VIEWCREST LOT 18 BLK 2 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 37 |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | VIEWCREST ADD TO BELLINGHAM |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
The current owner of 228 Viewcrest Rd acquired it in June 2013.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 VIEWCREST RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-8912 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 2070103685 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 228 Viewcrest Rd was $13,787.
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 | $13,787.00 | $1,685,838 Land $1,004,500 Building $681,338 | $1,685,838 Land $1,004,500 Building $681,338 |
| 2022 | $1,337,153 Land $781,830 Building $555,323 | $1,337,153 Land $781,830 Building $555,323 | |
| 2021 | $9,563.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 228 Viewcrest Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2025.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2025 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 228 Viewcrest Rd 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 144 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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