2688 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 2688 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size30.8 acres (1,341,648 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$398,094 (Apr 2024)
Tax Bill$1,169 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Mortgage
Aug 2025 Construction Loan
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN390430-235168-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN390430-235168-0000
Alternative APNs
  • 175609
  • 506962
  • 619722

Exterior

Lot Area1,341,648 sqft (30.8 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number175609
Street Address2688 E SMITH RD
CityBELLINGHAM
StateWA
Zip98226-9510
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR5A
Legal DescriptionE 1/2 E 1/2 SW-EXC W 165 FT OF S 791.5 FT DESC AF 1079732-EXC S 684.66 FT THEREOF-THAT PTN DAF-BEAP ON N-S SEC C/L WH IS 1826.9 FT N OF SE COR OF SD SW 1/4-TH E 20 RODS-TH S 11 RODS-TH W 20 RODS-TH N 11 RODS TO POB
Legal Range04
Legal Township39
Legal Section30
Legal Block1
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Township / Civil DivisionFERNDALE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract10702

Owner

Source: Whatcom County records, as of September 25, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1035 RED TAIL LN, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7592
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Couple

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 7, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage
NDETAIL CAPITAL LLC
Aug 28, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Construction Mortgage
AGWEST FARM CREDIT FLCA
Apr 3, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
AGWEST FARM CREDIT FLCA
Jul 28, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY/WA LLC, WFG NATL TTL CO OF WA LLC
Feb 7, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MIAO JIANG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 3, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 3, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 28, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2024265
Last Transfer DateAug 28, 2025
Transfer Doc0000002293
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Property Address2688 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9510
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Title CompanyWHATCOM LAND TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000401171
DateApr 7, 2021
Instrument2021-0401171
Lender
NameNDETAIL CAPITAL LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressCORONA DEL MAR, CA 92625
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

August 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateAug 28, 2025
Property Address2688 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9510
Document Number0000802293
Instrument DateAug 28, 2025
Instrument2025-0802293
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Title CompanyWHATCOM LAND TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1035 RED TAIL LN, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7592

Mortgage

Document Number0000802294
DateAug 28, 2025
Instrument2025-0802294
Lender
NameAGWEST FARM CREDIT FLCA
TypeBank
AddressSPOKANE, WA 99224
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2055
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.55%
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Type Change DateSep 1, 2040
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.9%
Max Rate At Change15.5%
Index1-Year CMT
Max Rate15.5%

April 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateApr 3, 2024
Property Address2688 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9510
Document Number0000400265
Instrument DateMar 28, 2024
Instrument2024-0400265
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Title CompanyWHATCOM LAND TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$6,374.50
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1035 RED TAIL LN, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7592

Mortgage

Document Number0000400266
DateApr 3, 2024
Instrument2024-0400266
Lender
NameAGWEST FARM CREDIT FLCA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueApr 1, 2044

July 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateJul 28, 2023
Property Address2688 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9510
Document Number0000702151
Instrument DateJul 26, 2023
Instrument2023-0702151
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Title CompanyWFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY/WA LLC, WFG NATL TTL CO OF WA LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$37,732.10
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5435 SAND RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7564

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Property AddressE SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Document Number2200201146
Instrument DateFeb 7, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 4, 2020
Title CompanyWHATCOM LAND TITLE

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2710 RIVER CLIFF RD BUNKERVILLE NV 89007, BUNKERVILLE, NV 89007

Mortgage

Document Number2200201146
DateFeb 11, 2020
Instrument201146
Lender
NameMIAO JIANG
Address1016 57TH ST E # 100, SUMNER, WA 98390-1525
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyWhatcom County
Unified School DistrictMount Baker School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,169.00 (-47.39%)$148,470 (-54.87%) Land $148,470$148,470 (-54.87%) Land $148,470
2022$329,003 Land $329,003$329,003 Land $329,003
2021$2,222.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims17 (1983–2021)
Most Recent ClaimNov 2021 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Nov 2021 · 9 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Nov 1990 · 5 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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