Whatcom County property record for 3705 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,369 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 10.7 acres (469,577 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,826 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71242 |
| Primary APN | 71242 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,369 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,369 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 469,577 sqft (10.7 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 317 sqft |
| Storage Building | 1,800 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Account Number | 71242 |
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| Street Address | 3705 E SMITH RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9573 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | W 360 FT OF NW NW-LESS RD-EXC PTN DAF-BEG AT NW COR-TH E ALG C/L OF SMITH RD 360.04 FT TO INTERS WI E LI OF W 360 FT OF NW NW |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3705 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9573 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Mount Baker School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,826.00 (+37.07%) | $885,607 (+23.68%) Land $296,613 Building $588,994 | $885,607 (+23.68%) Land $296,613 Building $588,994 |
| 2022 | $716,061 Land $338,058 Building $378,003 | $716,061 Land $338,058 Building $378,003 | |
| 2021 | $4,980.00 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 · 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | MOUNT BAKER WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 500 people · EPA ID WA5356500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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