Whatcom County property record for 2525 Cherry St, Bellingham, WA 98225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,556 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28979 |
| Primary APN | 28979 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 28979 |
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| Street Address | 2525 CHERRY ST |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98225-2003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS5.0 |
| Legal Description | ELDRIDGE'S FIRST ADD TO WHATCOM LOT 7 BLK 7 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELDRIDGE'S FIRST ADD |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 402 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
2525 Cherry St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2525 CHERRY ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-2003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 2525 CHERRY ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-2003 |
| Document Number | 2190903845 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE BELLINGHAM |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2525 CHERRY ST BELLINGHAM WA 982252003, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-2003 |
| Document Number | 2190903845 |
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| Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 903845 |
| Name | INDUSTRIAL CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98227-1767 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2525 Cherry St was $4,556.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 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 | $4,556.00 | $557,083 Land $279,056 Building $278,027 | $557,083 Land $279,056 Building $278,027 |
| 2022 | $478,125 Land $239,504 Building $238,621 | $478,125 Land $239,504 Building $238,621 | |
| 2021 | $3,143.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2525 Cherry St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
The area around 2525 Cherry 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 | CITY OF BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION serves 141,127 people · EPA ID WA5305600 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) 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 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 |
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