Whatcom County property record for 3099 Behme Rd, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,434 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 2.21 acres (96,268 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $380,280 (May 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $5,029 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 506642 |
| Primary APN | 506642 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,434 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,474 sqft |
| Basement Area | 671 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 671 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 96,268 sqft (2.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 582 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Deck Area | 496 sqft |
| Patio Area | 516 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 506642 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3099 BEHME RD |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9222 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BOUKER SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 2 SHORT PLATS PG 172-EXC PTN TO WHATCOM CO FOR RD DESC AF 1279204 |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOUKER SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| 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 | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3099 BEHME RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9222 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 26, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2060504915 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 20, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 2130902286 |
| 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 | $5,029.00 (+40.24%) | $652,580 (+23.1%) Land $293,778 Building $358,802 | $652,580 (+23.1%) Land $293,778 Building $358,802 |
| 2022 | $530,143 Land $205,522 Building $324,621 | $530,143 Land $205,522 Building $324,621 | |
| 2021 | $3,586.00 |
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 | 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 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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