Whatcom County property record for 3073 Behme Rd, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,765 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 4.42 acres (192,971 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,839 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 527027 |
| Primary APN | 527027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,765 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,907 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 858 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 192,971 sqft (4.42 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 792 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Patio Area | 748 sqft |
| Storage Building | 384 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Account Number | 527027 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3073 BEHME RD |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9222 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | W 148.5 FT E 1/2 W 1/2 NW SE-LESS RD |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 10408 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3073 BEHME RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9222 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 2016-0100240 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 3073 BEHME RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9222 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000204835 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0204835 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
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 | $5,839.00 (+161.37%) | $757,564 (+14.46%) Land $323,914 Building $433,650 | $757,564 (+14.46%) Land $323,914 Building $433,650 |
| 2022 | $661,882 Land $219,504 Building $442,378 | $661,882 Land $219,504 Building $442,378 | |
| 2021 | $2,234.00 |
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 A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Ziply Fiber.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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