Whatcom County property record for 262 James Rd, Point Roberts, WA 98281
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 624 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,911 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 514704 |
| Primary APN | 514704 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 624 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Deck Area | 756 sqft |
| Storage Building | 40 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Account Number | 514704 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 262 JAMES RD |
| City | POINT ROBERTS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98281-9311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TZ |
| Legal Description | SHADYGLEN PLAT LOT 68 |
| Legal Range | 53 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHADYGLEN PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | POINT ROBERTS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
262 James Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2000 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 262 JAMES RD, POINT ROBERTS, WA 98281-9311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2000 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2000 |
| Deed Document Number | 2000601122 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 262 James Rd was $1,911.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Blaine School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,911.00 | $249,594 Land $133,815 Building $115,779 | $249,594 Land $133,815 Building $115,779 |
| 2022 | $214,683 Land $110,000 Building $104,683 | $214,683 Land $110,000 Building $104,683 | |
| 2021 | $1,447.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 262 James Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2006.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 43 units insured incl. 32 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2006–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2021 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 risk around 262 James Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.6% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | POINT ROBERTS WATER DISTRICT NO 4 serves 1,440 people · EPA ID WA5395750 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2022 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 88 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Whidbey Telephone DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 25 / 3 |
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