Whatcom County property record for 247 2nd St, Sumas, WA 98295
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,688 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $177,780 (Mar 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $3,700 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 478590 |
| Primary APN | 478590 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,688 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,688 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 936 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 250 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Account Number | 478590 |
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| Street Address | 247 2ND ST |
| City | SUMAS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98295-9671 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RH |
| Legal Description | JOHNSON'S THIRD ADD TO SUMAS LOTS 1-2-3 BLK 9-TOG WI VAC STREETS-ALLEY ABTG |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 41 |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON'S THIRD ADD TO SUMAS |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1088 |
| Census Tract | 10202 |
247 2nd St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2010.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 247 2ND ST, SUMAS, WA 98295-9671 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 10, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 2100302306 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 247 2nd St was $3,700.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Municipality | Sumas City |
| Unified School District | Nooksack Valley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,700.00 | $399,297 Land $135,850 Building $263,447 | $399,297 Land $135,850 Building $263,447 |
| 2022 | $289,105 Land $93,072 Building $196,033 | $289,105 Land $93,072 Building $196,033 | |
| 2021 | $2,593.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 247 2nd St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 251 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 251 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 226 (2020–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 226 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · other causes |
| 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.
The area around 247 2nd St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | SUMAS WATER DEPT serves 2,157 people · EPA ID WA5384870 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 165 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Pogozone powered by Neubeam Cable | 250 / 35 |
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