Whatcom County property record for 265 E Axton Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,150 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 4.77 acres (207,781 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $472,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $7,066 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 545296 |
| Primary APN | 545296 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,150 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,150 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 207,781 sqft (4.77 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Deck Area | 109 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 545296 |
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| Street Address | 265 E AXTON RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9762 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 E 1/2 AS PER GOVT MEAS OF TR DAF-THAT PTN OF NE NW DAF-BEAP IN N SEC LI 67.14 RODS E OF NW COR THEREOF-RUNNING TH E 79. |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 265 E AXTON RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9762 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 26, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017-0901664 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 265 E AXTON RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9762 |
| Document Number | 2170901664 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 901664 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $8,406.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 265 E AXTON RD BELLINGHAM WA 982269762, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9762 |
| Document Number | 2170901665 |
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| Date | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 901665 |
| Name | UMPQUA BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | TIGARD, OR 97224 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 17, 2047 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Meridian School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,066.00 (+23.19%) | $806,303 (+8.24%) Land $394,818 Building $411,485 | $806,303 (+8.24%) Land $394,818 Building $411,485 |
| 2022 | $744,890 Land $291,642 Building $453,248 | $744,890 Land $291,642 Building $453,248 | |
| 2021 | $5,736.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DEER CREEK WATER ASSOC. private · serves 2,000 people · EPA ID WA5318418 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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