Whatcom County property record for 3873 Gala Loop, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $174,900 (May 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $5,250 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 102260 |
| Primary APN | 102260 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,104 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,092 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 364 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 102260 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3873 GALA LOOP |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9450 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UR3 |
| Legal Description | BROWNSVILLE-LOT 57-EXC PTN DAF-BEG AT NLY COR OF LOT 57-TH S 45 DEG 22'41\ W ALG COMM LI TO LOTS 56-57 128.87 FT TO INTERS AN |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNSVILLE |
| Legal Lot Number | 57 |
| 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 | 2 Owner Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3873 GALA LOOP, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9450 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 26, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 2020504452 |
| 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 | Bellingham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,250.00 (+20.55%) | $584,611 (+21.36%) Land $234,944 Building $349,667 | $584,611 (+21.36%) Land $234,944 Building $349,667 |
| 2022 | $481,735 Land $193,600 Building $288,135 | $481,735 Land $193,600 Building $288,135 | |
| 2021 | $4,355.00 |
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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