Whatcom County property record for 3836 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Land for Livestock, Animals |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 4,050 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 81.7 acres (3,561,901 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,795 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 591489 |
| Primary APN | 591489 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,050 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,706 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 4,394 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Single |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,561,901 sqft (81.7 acres) |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 816 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Account Number | 13929 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3836 E SMITH RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9568 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Land for Livestock, Animals |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | GOVT LOT 5-E 21.45 ACRES OF GOVT LOT 4-EXC LAURA KNUDSON 2 ACRES IN SWLY COR-EXC BURLINGTON NORTHERN RR R/W-EXC TAX 11.2-EXC |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 16, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000501617 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3836 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9568 |
| Document Number | 0000501617 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-0501617 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
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 | $6,795.00 (+22.01%) | $881,613 (+18.09%) Land $238,096 Building $643,517 | $1,445,473 (-1.02%) Land $801,956 Building $643,517 |
| 2022 | $746,538 Land $155,370 Building $591,168 | $1,460,376 Land $869,208 Building $591,168 | |
| 2021 | $5,569.00 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 | 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 | 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 1 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 (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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