Whatcom County property record for 2725 E 56th Vista, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 2,535 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 5.07 acres (220,849 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $384,000 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $8,496 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 116874 |
| Primary APN | 116874 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,535 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,204 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 560 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,974 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,204 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,770 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 220,849 sqft (5.07 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Deck Area | 264 sqft |
| Patio Area | 957 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 116874 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2725 E 56TH VIS |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-7518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 HENDERSON-WOODS NO 2 SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 19 SHORT PLATS PG 88 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | HENDERSON-WOODS NO 2 SHORT PL |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
2725 E 56th Vista is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2005.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 2725 E 56TH VIS, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2050304505 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2725 E 56th Vista was $8,496.
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 | $8,496.00 | $1,102,220 Land $282,331 Building $819,889 | $1,102,220 Land $282,331 Building $819,889 |
| 2022 | $950,431 Land $322,883 Building $627,548 | $950,431 Land $322,883 Building $627,548 | |
| 2021 | $4,754.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2725 E 56th Vista 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 A, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 2725 E 56th Vista is low, with 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 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MOUNT BAKER WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 500 people · EPA ID WA5356500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 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 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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