Whatcom County property record for 2501 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,516 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 1.12 acres (48,787 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,819 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 380316-035109-0000 |
| Primary APN | 380316-035109-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,516 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,132 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,516 sqft |
| Basement Area | 616 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 48,787 sqft (1.12 acres) |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
| Porch Area | 606 sqft |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 59118 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2501 E SUNSET DR |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-5617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PRMO2 |
| Legal Description | TR IN SW SW DAF-BEAP OF INTERS OF NLY LI OF SUNSET DR-E LI PROD NLY OF BLK 2 CHARLIND GARDENS-TH N 74 DEG 3200 E ALG SD NLY LI OF SUNSET DR 112.7 FT TAP OF CURVE-TH ALG CURVE TO LEFT HAVING RADIUS OF 1402.4 FT-C/A OF 13 DEG 2100 ARC DISTANCE OF 326.7 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHARLIND GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of July 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2501 E SUNSET DR, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-5617 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 2501 E SUNSET DR, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-5617 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001101878 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-1101878 |
| Name | FIRST FED BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PORT ANGELES, WA 98362 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Nov 25, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| Municipality | Bellingham City |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Bellingham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,819.00 (+61.77%) | $565,267 (+27.35%) Land $254,249 Building $311,018 | $565,267 (+27.35%) Land $254,249 Building $311,018 |
| 2022 | $443,879 Land $199,650 Building $244,229 | $443,879 Land $199,650 Building $244,229 | |
| 2021 | $2,979.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | 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 51 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 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.
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