Whatcom County property record for 23 Spring Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,922 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $313 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Construction Loan Oct 2025 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 370408-059428-0000 |
| Primary APN | 370408-059428-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
|---|---|
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Account Number | 32885 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 23 SPRING RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98229-7644 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR3 |
| Legal Description | SUDDEN VALLEY DIV 19 LOTS 16-17-SUBJ TO IRREVOCABLE COVENANT TO BIND PROPERTIES AF 2030103355-LOT 17 SUBJ TO 25 YEAR SEWER RESTRICTION REC AF 2030103145 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 37 |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUDDEN VALLEY DIV 19 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16-17 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 809 |
23 Spring Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of June 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 SPRING RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-7644 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage BFSPV I LLC |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage BARRETT FINANCIAL GROUP LLC |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer GUARDIAN ANGEL TITLE, GUARDIAN NORTHWEST TITLE |
| Jan 31, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Dec 10, 2019 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20251399 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 11, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001426 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 23 SPRING RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-7644 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | GUARDIAN ANGEL TITLE, GUARDIAN NORTHWEST TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001000348 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-1000348 |
| Name | BFSPV I LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | BELLEVUE, WA 98005 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 23 SPRING RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-7644 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | SUMMIT TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 SPRING RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-7644 |
| Document Number | 0001001697 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-1001697 |
| Name | BARRETT FINANCIAL GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHANDLER, AZ 85286 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 23 SPRING RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-7644 |
| Document Number | 0000101399 |
| Map Reference | VOL 11 PG 45&46 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0101399 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | GUARDIAN LAND TITLE, GUARDIAN NW TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $10,185.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4397 SUCIA DR, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 23 SPRING RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-7644 |
| Document Number | 0000101400 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0101400 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 23 SPRING RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-7644 |
| Document Number | 0000101426 |
| Map Reference | VOL 11 PG 45&46 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0101426 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | GUARDIAN ANGEL TITLE, GUARDIAN NORTHWEST TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 23 SPRING RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-7644 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 23 SPRING RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-7644 |
| Document Number | 2200103727 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 103727 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $101.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 4397 SUCIA DR FERNDALE WA 982489023, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9023 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 23 SPRING RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-7644 |
| Document Number | 2191201436 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1201436 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 23 SPRING RD BELLINGHAM WA 982297644, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-7644 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 23 Spring Rd was $313, down 6.6% from the year before.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Bellingham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $313.00 (-6.57%) | $519,316 (+1,285.06%) Land $136,944 Building $382,372 | $519,316 (+1,285.06%) Land $136,944 Building $382,372 |
| 2024 | $335.00 | $37,494 Land $37,494 | $37,494 Land $37,494 |
| 2022 | $32,045 Land $32,045 | $32,045 Land $32,045 | |
| 2021 | $199.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 23 Spring Rd 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| 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 23 Spring 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 | 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 | LWWSD - SOUTH SHORE WATER SYSTEM serves 10,028 people · EPA ID WA5395910 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 231 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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