Whatcom County property record for 2638 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 2,707 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 4 acres (174,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Jun 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $7,283 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 57572 |
| Primary APN | 57572 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,707 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,743 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 174,240 sqft (4 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 290 sqft |
| Deck Area | 426 sqft |
| Patio Area | 324 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 57572 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2638 E SMITH RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | THAT PTN OF SE SW DAF-BEG AT SW SEC COR-TH E ALG S SEC LI 1926.91 FT-TH N 30 FT TO TPOB ALSO BEING N R/W OF SMITH RD-TH N 581 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2638 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1990605120 |
| Deed Book / Page | 39043 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 1, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 2071000023 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Mount Baker School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,283.00 (+46.07%) | $944,845 (+31.92%) Land $294,154 Building $650,691 | $944,845 (+31.92%) Land $294,154 Building $650,691 |
| 2022 | $716,242 Land $270,433 Building $445,809 | $716,242 Land $270,433 Building $445,809 | |
| 2021 | $4,986.00 |
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 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1983–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2021 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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