Whatcom County property record for 3715 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 988 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 4.38 acres (190,793 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $635,511 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $140 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 493595 |
| Primary APN | 493595 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 190,793 sqft (4.38 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 493595 |
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| Street Address | 3715 E SUNSET DR |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-5710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URMX |
| Legal Description | TR IN NE NE DAF-BEG ON W LI OF NE NE 92.19 FT S OF NW COR-TH S 48 DEG 33'00\ E 817.82 FT M/L TO NWLY LI OF NE DIAG RD-TH S 41 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3715 E SUNSET DR, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-5710 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2001 |
| Deed Document Number | 2024-0801205 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2120103527 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| Municipality | Bellingham City |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Bellingham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $140.00 (-96.49%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $429,337 (-12.85%) Land $412,163 Building $17,174 | $429,337 (-12.85%) Land $412,163 Building $17,174 |
| 2022 | $492,644 Land $323,653 Building $168,991 | $492,644 Land $323,653 Building $168,991 | |
| 2021 | $3,983.00 |
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | CITY OF BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION serves 141,127 people · EPA ID WA5305600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 115 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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