Whatcom County property record for 3039 Eldridge Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,163 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,087 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,829 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35216 |
| Primary APN | 35216 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,163 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,163 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,087 sqft (0.53 acres) |
| Lot Width | 60 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 152 sqft |
| Deck Area | 820 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 35216 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3039 ELDRIDGE AVE |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98225-1566 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RMD7.5 |
| Legal Description | LOT B DEPAUL SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 17 SHORT PLATS PG 32 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEPAUL SHORT PLAT LLA |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 301 |
The current owner of 3039 Eldridge Ave acquired it in April 2008.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 5788, BELLINGHAM, WA 98227-5788 |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 2080400089 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 3039 ELDRIDGE AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-1566 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000900540 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0900540 |
| Name | OPTIMUM FIRST INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3039 Eldridge Ave was $12,829.
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 | $12,829.00 | $1,568,643 Land $824,087 Building $744,556 | $1,568,643 Land $824,087 Building $744,556 |
| 2022 | $1,495,195 Land $707,285 Building $787,910 | $1,495,195 Land $707,285 Building $787,910 | |
| 2021 | $9,830.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3039 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
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 3039 Eldridge Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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