Whatcom County property record for 243 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,860 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 13.1 acres (571,072 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $620,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,125 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 60588 |
| Primary APN | 60588 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,860 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,720 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 571,072 sqft (13.1 acres) |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
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| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 55 sqft |
| Storage Building | 960 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 60588 |
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| Street Address | 243 E SMITH RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9763 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 3/4 OF E 1/2 NE NW-LESS RD-SUBJ TO PIPELINE ESMT REC AF 766842-TRANS LI ESMT TO USA REC AF 945487-EXC PTN DAF-THAT PTN OF W |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
Source: Whatcom County records · APN 60588
Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2115 LANCASTER WAY, FERNDALE, WA 98248-8509 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023-0601855 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Property Address | 243 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9763 |
| Document Number | 0000601855 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0601855 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/WA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WA |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $10,096.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2115 LANCASTER WAY, FERNDALE, WA 98248-8509 |
| Document Number | 0000601856 |
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| Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0601856 |
| Name | BANNER BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2053 |
| Change Frequency | 3 Years |
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Source: Whatcom County records · Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Meridian School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,125.00 (+188.92%) | $669,449 (+82.9%) Land $391,850 Building $277,599 | $669,449 (+18.77%) Land $391,850 Building $277,599 |
| 2022 | $366,017 Land $249,535 Building $116,482 | $563,659 Land $356,448 Building $207,211 | |
| 2021 | $2,120.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Whatcom County (53073C), updated May 26, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 6% of the US · above 4% of Washington |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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