Whatcom County property record for 2820 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,700 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,799 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 570737 |
| Primary APN | 570737 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,700 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,700 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 754 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 666 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
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| Porch Area | 238 sqft |
| Deck Area | 507 sqft |
| Patio Area | 210 sqft |
| Storage Building | 1,728 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 570737 |
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| Street Address | 2820 E SMITH RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-7568 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | N 5 ACRES OF TR DAF-S 60 ACRES OF SE 1/4-EXC W 895.4 FT THEREOF-EXC THAT PTN LY E OF LI DAF-BEG AT INTERS OF N LI OF CO RD 58 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 2820 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7568 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jun 8, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 8, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 11, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020-0601190 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2820 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7568 |
| Document Number | 2200601190 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 601190 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $10,230.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 2820 E SMITH RD BELLINGHAM WA 982267568, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7568 |
| Document Number | 2200601191 |
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| Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 601191 |
| Name | WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98227-9750 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 7, 2050 |
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 | $5,799.00 (+15.77%) | $752,405 (+4.58%) Land $281,847 Building $470,558 | $752,405 (+4.58%) Land $281,847 Building $470,558 |
| 2022 | $719,478 Land $344,500 Building $374,978 | $719,478 Land $344,500 Building $374,978 | |
| 2021 | $5,009.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 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 (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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