Whatcom County property record for 343 E 3rd St, Sumas, WA 98295 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
| Square Footage | 1,328 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 8,276 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,312.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 538501 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,328 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,216 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other Style |
| Exterior Material | Combination Exterior |
| Foundation Type | Block Foundation |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air Heating |
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| Account Number | 538501 |
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| Street Address | 343 E 3RD ST |
| City | SUMAS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98295-9519 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOHNSON'S THIRD ADD TO SUMAS SUPP'L E 1/2 OF LOTS 15 THRU 18 BLK 15 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 41 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON'S THIRD ADD TO SUMAS |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 16 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Minor Civil Division | SUMAS |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 10202 |
Source: Whatcom County records · APN 538501
Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 343 W 3RD ST, SUMAS, WA 98295-9640 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 13, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2017-0102863 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 343 E 3RD ST, SUMAS, WA 98295-9519 |
| Document Number | 2170102863 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 09, 2017 |
| Instrument | 102863 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,298.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 343 E 3RD ST SUMAS WA 982959519, SUMAS, WA 98295-9519 |
| Document Number | 2170102864 |
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| Date | Jan 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 102864 |
| Name | UMPQUA BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA 98043 |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 25, 2047 |
Source: Whatcom County records · Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Municipality | Sumas City |
| Unified School District | Nooksack Valley School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,312.00 (-2.86%) | $249,542 (+79.68%) Land $60,000 Building $189,542 | $249,542 (+79.68%) Land $60,000 Building $189,542 |
| 2022 | $138,885 Land $93,072 Building $45,813 | $138,885 Land $93,072 Building $45,813 | |
| 2021 | $2,380.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Whatcom County (53073C), updated May 26, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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