2736 Murphy Pl, Bellingham, WA 98226 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 2736 Murphy Pl, Bellingham, WA 98226

Property Summary

Property Type	General Agricultural/Rural
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 2,670 sqft · built 2002
Lot Size	9.26 acres (403,366 sqft)
Owner	2 Owner Names on File
Last Sale	$64,466 (Apr 2000)
Tax Bill	$6,584 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`116185`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`116185`
Alternative APNs	`390430 327350 0000` `107892`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,670 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,573 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,097 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2002
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Combination
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	403,366 sqft (9.26 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	682 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Porch
Porch Area	126 sqft
Deck Area	555 sqft
Patio Area	704 sqft
Balcony	Balcony
Balcony Area	445 sqft
Storage Building	120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air

Location & Zoning

Account Number	116185
Street Address	2736 MURPHY PL
City	BELLINGHAM
State	WA
Zip	98226-7576
Property Category	Agriculture or Farming
Property Type	Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural
Local Zoning Code	R5A
Legal Description	LOT 2 FROMBLY SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 14 SHORT PLATS PG 73
Legal Range	04
Legal Township	39
Legal Section	30
Legal Subdivision	FROMBLY SHORT PLAT
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA
Township / Civil Division	FERNDALE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1024
Census Tract	10702

Owner

The current owner of 2736 Murphy Pl bought it in April 2000.

Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Owner Names on File
Mailing Address	2736 MURPHY PL, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7576
Occupancy	Owner Occupied

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 4, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 4, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2000400282
Deed Book / Page	39043
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA
Property Address	2736 MURPHY PL, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7576
Document Number	2200705215
Instrument Date	Jul 27, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2020
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE BELLINGHAM

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	2736 MURPHY PL BELLINGHAM WA 982267576, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7576

Mortgage

Document Number	2200705215
Date	Jul 31, 2020
Instrument	705215

Lender

Name	WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	BELLINGHAM, WA 98227-9750

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 30, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2736 Murphy Pl was $6,584.

Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	Whatcom County
Unified School District	Mount Baker School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$6,584.00	$854,269 Land $256,359 Building $597,910	$897,334 Land $299,424 Building $597,910
2022		$613,534 Land $65,310 Building $548,224	$932,308 Land $384,084 Building $548,224
2021	$4,301.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2736 Murphy Pl 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	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

Wildfire risk around 2736 Murphy Pl 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	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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

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