Whatcom County property record for 2817 Eldridge Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,940 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $705,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,508 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 380224-022046-0000 |
| Primary APN | 380224-022046-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,940 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,665 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,380 sqft |
| Basement Area | 725 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Deck Area | 391 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 50352 |
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| Street Address | 2817 ELDRIDGE AVE |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98225-2019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS5.0 |
| Legal Description | ELDRIDGES FIRST ADD TO WHATCOM NW 1 FT OF LOT 12-SE 48 FT OF LOT 13 BLK 1 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELDRIDGES FIRST ADD/WHATCOM |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12,13 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 402 |
2817 Eldridge Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of April 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2817 ELDRIDGE AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-2019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Nov 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ALTON SMITH |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20212398 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2817 ELDRIDGE AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-2019 |
| Document Number | 0000202398 |
| Map Reference | VOL 3 PG 22 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0202398 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE BELLINGHAM |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $11,654.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2817 ELDRIDGE AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-2019 |
| Document Number | 0000202399 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0202399 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 2817 ELDRIDGE AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-2019 |
| Document Number | 2201204902 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Estate |
| Address | PO BOX 64041 TACOMA WA 984640041, TACOMA, WA 98464-0041 |
| Document Number | 2201204902 |
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| Date | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1204902 |
| Name | ALTON SMITH |
|---|---|
| Address | 8424 SUMAC CT SE, YELM, WA 98597-9765 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2817 Eldridge Ave was $8,508.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| Municipality | Bellingham City |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Bellingham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,508.00 | $1,070,975 Land $523,230 Building $547,745 | $1,070,975 Land $523,230 Building $547,745 |
| 2022 | $919,180 Land $449,070 Building $470,110 | $919,180 Land $449,070 Building $470,110 | |
| 2021 | $6,043.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2817 Eldridge Ave 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 2817 Eldridge Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CITY OF BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION serves 141,127 people · EPA ID WA5305600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 131 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, CenturyLink.
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