Jefferson County property record for 280 Whale Rd, Brinnon, WA 98320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $62,300 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $797 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 980700714 |
| Primary APN | 980700714 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,536 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Basement Area | 384 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 384 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 720 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 36939 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 280 WHALE RD |
| City | BRINNON |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98320-9670 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR-5 |
| Legal Description | OLYMPIC CANAL ADDITION 3 BLK 7 LOTS 26 & 27 SUBJ/REST COVT#557488/557838 |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 25N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Quarter | NW |
| Legal Subdivision | OLYMPIC CANAL DIV 3 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26-27 27 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WA |
| Township / Civil Division | QUILCENE BAY-BRINNON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3050 |
| Census Tract | 950702 |
280 Whale Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2016.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of May 20, 2024
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1004 N 1ST ST, KALAMA, WA 98625-9103 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 10, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 10, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 17, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000602821 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Unified School District | Brinnon School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $797.00 | $90,459 (+11.11%) Land $46,000 Building $44,459 | $90,459 (+11.11%) Land $46,000 Building $44,459 |
| 2022 | $81,417 Land $41,000 Building $40,417 | $81,417 Land $41,000 Building $40,417 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 280 Whale Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2007.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 10, 2021 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2007–2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2017 · other causes |
| 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 280 Whale Rd 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Hood Canal Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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