Whatcom County property record for 3535 McAlpine Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,238 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 1.02 acres (44,431 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,844 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Dec 2025 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 380223-022514-0000 |
| Primary APN | 380223-022514-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,238 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,932 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,900 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,632 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 44,431 sqft (1.02 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,062 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Concrete/Metal Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 2,849 sqft |
| Deck Area | 68 sqft |
| Patio Area | 838 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 193450 |
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| Street Address | 3535 MCALPINE RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98225-8441 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URMX |
| Legal Description | ALL OF LOTS 15-16 LOCUST GROVE-EXC ANY PTN OF LOT 16 LY SW OF FOLL DESC LI-BEG AT MOST SLY COR OF SD LOT 16-TH N 41 DEG 1506 E ALG ELY LI OF SD LOT 16 37.75 FT TO TPOB OF THIS LI DESC-TH NWLY TAP ON N LI OF SD LOT 16-SD PT BEING 50 FT E OF MOST NWLY |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOCUST GROVE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
3535 McAlpine Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2024.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3535 MCALPINE RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-8441 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002137 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3535 MCALPINE RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-8441 |
| Document Number | 0000301322 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 36 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0301322 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 3535 MCALPINE RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-8441 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3535 MCALPINE RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-8441 |
| Document Number | 0001200709 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 36 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-1200709 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 3535 MCALPINE RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-8441 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3535 MCALPINE RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-8441 |
| Document Number | 0000800436 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 36 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0800436 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 3535 McAlpine Rd was $2,844, down 74.2% from the year before.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Bellingham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,844.00 (-74.19%) | $1,104,195 (-3.5%) Land $296,725 Building $807,470 | $1,104,195 (-3.5%) Land $296,725 Building $807,470 |
| 2024 | $11,021.00 Disabled Person's exemption | $1,144,229 Land $307,483 Building $836,746 | $1,144,229 Land $307,483 Building $836,746 |
| 2022 | $747,050 Land $195,000 Building $552,050 | $880,010 Land $235,950 Building $644,060 | |
| 2021 | $1,010.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3535 McAlpine Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 3535 McAlpine Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.6% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | WHATCOM COUNTY WATER DIST #2 serves 1,353 people · EPA ID WA5395700 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 108 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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