Whatcom County property record for 2838 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,442 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.58 acres (25,265 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,641 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 483825 |
| Primary APN | 483825 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,442 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,442 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 25,265 sqft (0.58 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 638 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 12 sqft |
| Patio Area | 420 sqft |
| Storage Building | 168 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Account Number | 483825 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2838 E SUNSET DR |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-5610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS10 |
| Legal Description | LOT A LINDSHIER SHORT PLAT LLA AS REC BOOK 8 SHORT PLATS PG 67-EXC PTN TO CITY OF BELLINGHAM FOR STREET DESC AF 2070402142 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | LINDSHIER SHORT PLAT LLA |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
2838 E Sunset Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2022.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2838 E SUNSET DR, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-5610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001200618 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2838 E SUNSET DR, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-5610 |
| Document Number | 0001200618 |
| Map Reference | VOL 7 PG 19 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-1200618 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2838 E SUNSET DR, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-5610 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2838 E Sunset Dr was $4,641.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 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 | $4,641.00 | $567,505 Land $210,090 Building $357,415 | $567,505 Land $210,090 Building $357,415 |
| 2022 | $490,276 Land $181,500 Building $308,776 | $490,276 Land $181,500 Building $308,776 | |
| 2021 | $3,294.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2838 E Sunset Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 2838 E Sunset Dr 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 93% of the US · lower than 95% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 241 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, CenturyLink.
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