Whatcom County property record for 3817 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,014 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 3.93 acres (171,191 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,079 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 380316-470547-0000 |
| Primary APN | 380316-470547-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,014 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,244 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,014 sqft |
| Basement Area | 182 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 171,191 sqft (3.93 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Deck Area | 18 sqft |
| Patio Area | 186 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 59681 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3817 E SUNSET DR |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-5711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | BEAP ON N SEC LI 966.1 FT W OF NE SEC COR-TH S 48 DEG 3300 E 640.44 FT TO NWLY LI OF NE DIAG RD-TPOB-TH S 41 DEG 2700W ALG NE DIAG RD 280 FT-TH N 48 DEG 3300 W 250 FT-TH N 41 DEG 2700 E 280 FT-TH S 48 DEG 3300 E TO POB-EXC SWLY 75 FT-EXC NELY 100 FT- |
| 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 |
3817 E Sunset Dr, a single family home, is held in a trust.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of September 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3817 E SUNSET DR, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-5711 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3817 E Sunset Dr was $5,079.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 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 | $5,079.00 | $596,558 Land $331,052 Building $265,506 | $596,558 Land $331,052 Building $265,506 |
| 2022 | $301,358 Land $253,243 Building $48,115 | $468,451 Land $259,961 Building $208,490 | |
| 2021 | $1,693.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3817 E Sunset Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2021.
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.
Wildfire risk around 3817 E Sunset Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | 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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