Whatcom County property record for 243 Dolphin Pl, Bellingham, WA 98229
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 3,758 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 4.23 acres (184,694 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $23,235 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 57390 |
| Primary APN | 57390 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,758 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,758 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,503 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 575 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 928 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 184,694 sqft (4.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 242 sqft |
| Deck Area | 1,429 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 57390 |
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| Street Address | 243 DOLPHIN PL |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98229-8922 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR5A |
| Legal Description | CHUCKANUT ADD TO BELLINGHAM DIV NO 3 LOT 5 BLK 8 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 37 |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHUCKANUT ADD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 1202 |
243 Dolphin Pl, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2116 BUCHANAN LOOP, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9801 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 243 Dolphin Pl was $23,235.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 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 | $23,235.00 | $2,597,606 Land $1,131,596 Building $1,466,010 | $2,597,606 Land $1,131,596 Building $1,466,010 |
| 2022 | $1,857,306 Land $790,317 Building $1,066,989 | $1,857,306 Land $790,317 Building $1,066,989 | |
| 2021 | $14,654.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 243 Dolphin Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1990–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1996 · Severe Winter Storms, Land & Muds Slides,flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 243 Dolphin Pl 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 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 100 / 10 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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