Whatcom County property record for 3440 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 2.96 acres (128,938 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,333 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 590379 |
| Primary APN | 590379 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,568 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 128,938 sqft (2.96 acres) |
| Deck Area | 288 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 68270 |
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| Street Address | 3440 E SMITH RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9504 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THAT PTN OF SE SW LY SELY OF MT BAKER HWY-EXC PTN DAF-BEAP OF INTERS OF SELY LI OF MT BAKER HWY WI N LI OF SMITH RD-TH ELY 23 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
Source: Whatcom County records · APN 590379
Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
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| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 12524 177TH AVE NE, WA |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 11, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jul 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-0401141 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3440 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9504 |
| Document Number | 0000401141 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 04, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0401141 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/WA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WA |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $11,565.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12524 177TH AVE NE, REDMOND, WA 98052-2109 |
| Document Number | 0000401142 |
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| Date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0401142 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 3440 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9504 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 04, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC, AMROCK LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 20210704176 |
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| Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0704176 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2051 |
Source: Whatcom County records · Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Mount Baker 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 | $4,333.00 (+24.08%) | $562,174 (+11.74%) Land $243,086 Building $319,088 | $562,174 (+11.74%) Land $243,086 Building $319,088 |
| 2022 | $503,122 Land $272,155 Building $230,967 | $503,122 Land $272,155 Building $230,967 | |
| 2021 | $3,492.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Whatcom County (53073C), updated May 26, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 530730107021, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1983–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2021, river or lake flooding, Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 16% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 4,545 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 24 locations within about half a mile of this property
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