Whatcom County property record for 3171 Behme Rd, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 850 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 5.82 acres (253,955 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,384 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 531250 |
| Primary APN | 531250 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 850 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 850 sqft |
| Basement Area | 850 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 850 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 253,955 sqft (5.82 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Patio Area | 624 sqft |
| Storage Building | 320 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Account Number | 531250 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3171 BEHME RD |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9223 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | N 660 FT OF NE SW-EXC W 264 FT-EXC E 660 FT THEREOF-LESS RDS |
| 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 | 3171 BEHME RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9223 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 2016-0600643 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 3171 BEHME RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9223 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000501060 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0501060 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 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 | $4,384.00 (+24.47%) | $568,896 (+9.3%) Land $347,041 Building $221,855 | $568,896 (+9.3%) Land $347,041 Building $221,855 |
| 2022 | $520,488 Land $264,456 Building $256,032 | $520,488 Land $264,456 Building $256,032 | |
| 2021 | $3,522.00 |
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 | 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 22 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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