Whatcom County property record for 3857 Gala Loop, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,035 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,193 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 522295 |
| Primary APN | 522295 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,035 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,035 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,386 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 396 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 990 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 522295 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3857 GALA LOOP |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-7857 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UR3 |
| Legal Description | BROWNSVILLE LOT 60 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNSVILLE |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 804 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3857 GALA LOOP, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7857 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 3857 GALA LOOP, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7857 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000305079 |
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| Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0305079 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2041 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 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 | $5,193.00 (+22.94%) | $578,269 (+21.36%) Land $234,944 Building $343,325 | $578,269 (+21.36%) Land $234,944 Building $343,325 |
| 2022 | $476,509 Land $193,600 Building $282,909 | $476,509 Land $193,600 Building $282,909 | |
| 2021 | $4,224.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 20 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1984–2016) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2016 · other causes |
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 | WHATCOM COUNTY WATER DIST #7 serves 1,410 people · EPA ID WA5395900 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| 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 91 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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