Whatcom County property record for 234 E Laurel Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,619 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.89 acres (38,768 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,898 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 390319-168278-0000 |
| Primary APN | 390319-168278-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,619 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,291 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,619 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 38,768 sqft (0.89 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Storage Building | 1,440 sqft |
| Heating System | Wood Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Account Number | 103259 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 234 E LAUREL RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-7432 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | 1 SQ ACRE IN EXTREME SE COR OF W 1/2 SE NW-LESS RD |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
234 E Laurel Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2021.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of December 30, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 234 E LAUREL RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7432 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 20211200573 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 234 E LAUREL RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7432 |
| Document Number | 20211200573 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-1200573 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
The 2025 property tax bill for 234 E Laurel Rd was $4,898.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Meridian School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,898.00 | $571,864 Land $277,614 Building $294,250 | $571,864 Land $277,614 Building $294,250 |
| 2022 | $399,491 Land $148,456 Building $251,035 | $399,491 Land $148,456 Building $251,035 | |
| 2021 | $3,258.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 234 E Laurel Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 234 E Laurel Rd is low, with less than 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 95% of the US · lower than 97.1% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 53 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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