Whatcom County property record for 3002 Behme Rd, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 4.82 acres (210,395 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $202,000 (Sep 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $4,747 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 78578 |
| Primary APN | 78578 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 210,395 sqft (4.82 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 704 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 243 sqft |
| Deck Area | 418 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Account Number | 78578 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3002 BEHME RD |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9222 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 E 1/2 E 1/2 SW NE-LESS RD |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 10408 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 56, CUSTER, WA 98240-0056 |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2000900421 |
| Deed Book / Page | 40011 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Ferndale School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,747.00 (+21.78%) | $615,914 (+6.32%) Land $340,540 Building $275,374 | $615,914 (+6.32%) Land $340,540 Building $275,374 |
| 2022 | $579,289 Land $246,400 Building $332,889 | $579,289 Land $246,400 Building $332,889 | |
| 2021 | $3,898.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF BLAINE serves 6,800 people · EPA ID WA5307300 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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