Whatcom County property record for 242 Beard Rd, Lynden, WA 98264
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 2,003 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 28.9 acres (1,260,191 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,200,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,404 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3903071683480000 |
| Primary APN | 3903071683480000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,003 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,006 sqft |
| Basement Area | 180 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 180 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 3 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,260,191 sqft (28.9 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 396 sqft |
| Storage Building | 1,950 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 88845 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 3903071683480000 |
| Street Address | 242 BEARD RD |
| City | LYNDEN |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98264-9603 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | BAKER RIDGE-LOT 14-EXC THAT PTN LY WITHIN W 360 FT OF W 1/2 NE AS MEAS PAR TO W LI-LESS RD-EXC THAT PTN LY WITHIN S 34 ACRES |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAKER RIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
242 Beard Rd, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2025.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 BEARD RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9603 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-0401344 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Beard Rd was $5,404.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 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 | $5,404.00 | $616,688 Land $55,219 Building $561,469 | $1,209,426 Land $647,957 Building $561,469 |
| 2022 | $445,242 Land $57,809 Building $387,433 | $1,201,160 Land $813,727 Building $387,433 | |
| 2021 | $3,716.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 242 Beard 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 242 Beard 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | POLE ROAD WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 1,960 people · EPA ID WA5368350 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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 8 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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