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3188 Behme Rd, Custer, WA 98240 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 3188 Behme Rd, Custer, WA 98240

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,444 sqft · built 1992
Lot Size3.27 acres (142,441 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$390,000 (Sep 2016)
Tax Bill$5,310 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2017 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN534325

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN534325
Alternative APNs
  • 400114 160290 0000
  • 115977

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,444 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,222 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,222 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1992
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialCombination
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area142,441 sqft (3.27 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area624 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchPorch
Porch Area222 sqft
Deck Area480 sqft
Patio Area760 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Account Number534325
Street Address3188 BEHME RD
CityCUSTER
StateWA
Zip98240-9223
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR5A
Legal DescriptionLOT 1 AM CRAM SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 9 SHORT PLATS PG 6-EXC THAT PTN OF W 1/2 E 1/2 NW DAF-BEG AT SW COR OF W 1/2-TH S 88 DEG
Legal Range01
Legal Township40
Legal Section14
Legal SubdivisionAM CRAM SHORT PLAT
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Township / Civil DivisionBLAINE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1019
Census Tract10408

Owner

Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address3188 BEHME RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9223
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 1, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 1, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2016-0900054
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Property Address3188 BEHME RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9223
Document Number2170200557
Instrument DateJan 27, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 16, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3188 BEHME RD CUSTER WA 982409223, CUSTER, WA 98240-9223

Mortgage

Document Number2170200557
DateFeb 6, 2017
Instrument200557
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
TypeBank
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28255
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 5, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyWhatcom County
Unified School DistrictFerndale School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,310.00 (+25.09%)$689,012 (+9.62%) Land $312,697 Building $376,315$689,012 (+9.62%) Land $312,697 Building $376,315
2022$628,524 Land $185,935 Building $442,589$628,524 Land $185,935 Building $442,589
2021$4,245.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimNov 2021 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Nov 2021 · 2 claims

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF BLAINE
serves 6,800 people · EPA ID WA5307300
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Ziply Fiber
Fiber		6,000 / 6,000
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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