2517 Henry St, Bellingham, WA 98225 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 2517 Henry St, Bellingham, WA 98225

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 bd · 1 ba · 564 sqft · built 1901
Lot Size	0.1 acres (4,356 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$380,000 (Nov 2022)
Tax Bill	$3,883 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Sale & Second Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`48687`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`48687`
Alternative APNs	`380224 308112 0000` `51298`

Interior

Bedrooms	1 Bed
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	564 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	564 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1901
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Combination
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	4,356 sqft (0.1 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	252 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Storage Building	364 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Wood Furnace

Location & Zoning

Account Number	48687
Street Address	2517 HENRY ST
City	BELLINGHAM
State	WA
Zip	98225-2212
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS5.0
Legal Description	SUPPLEMENTAL MAP OF WHATCOM LOT 5 BLK 318-EXC W 10 FT FOR ALLEY
Legal Range	02
Legal Township	38
Legal Section	24
Legal Subdivision	SUPPLEMENTAL MAP OF WHATCOM
Legal Block	318
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA
Township / Civil Division	BELLINGHAM
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1026
Census Tract	402

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Eldridge Avenue Historic District listed 1979 · 684 contributing resources · NRIS 79002566

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

2517 Henry St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2022.

Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2517 HENRY ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-2212
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 1, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 1, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022-1100029
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

November 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA
Recording Date	Nov 1, 2022
Property Address	2517 HENRY ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-2212
Document Number	0001100029
Map Reference	VOL 1 PG 42
Instrument Date	Oct 21, 2022
Instrument	2022-1100029
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2022
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/WA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WA

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$6,085.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2517 HENRY ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-2212

Mortgage

Document Number	0001100030
Date	Nov 1, 2022
Instrument	2022-1100030

Lender

Name	JOHN GROOM
Type	Private Party

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2517 Henry St was $3,883.

Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
Municipality	Bellingham City
County	Whatcom County
Unified School District	Bellingham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,883.00	$474,810 Land $279,056 Building $195,754	$474,810 Land $279,056 Building $195,754
2022		$407,513 Land $239,504 Building $168,009	$407,513 Land $239,504 Building $168,009
2021	$2,679.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2517 Henry St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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
Nearby Flood Policies	2 in force

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

The area around 2517 Henry 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 429 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	2,000 / 1,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20