Whatcom County property record for 3940 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Storage Yard (Junk, Auto Wrecking, Salvage) |
|---|---|
| Details | 23,548 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 19.3 acres (842,886 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $18,496 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19407 |
| Primary APN | 19407 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 23,548 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 23,548 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
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| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 842,886 sqft (19.3 acres) |
| Canopy | 2,164 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 19407 |
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| Street Address | 3940 E SUNSET DR |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-5712 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Storage Yard (Junk, Auto Wrecking, Salvage) |
| Local Zoning Code | URMX |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 GUNDERSON SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 15 SHORT PLATS PG 96-EXC PTN DAF-BEG AT SE COR OF LOT 2 SD SHORT PLAT-TH N 00 DEG 56'3 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | GUNDERSON SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 804 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3940 E SUNSET DR, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-5712 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Jan 5, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 2061201153 |
| 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 | $18,496.00 (+26.72%) | $2,261,621 (-) Land $1,682,822 Building $578,799 | $2,261,621 (-) Land $1,682,822 Building $578,799 |
| 2022 | $2,261,621 Land $1,682,822 Building $578,799 | $2,261,621 Land $1,682,822 Building $578,799 | |
| 2021 | $14,596.00 |
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | Indirect within 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 169 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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