Whatcom County property record for 4001 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,024 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 7.57 acres (329,749 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $153,859 (Jul 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $4,815 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120644 |
| Primary APN | 120644 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,024 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
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| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 329,749 sqft (7.57 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 165 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Account Number | 120644 |
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| Street Address | 4001 E SUNSET DR |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-5713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URMX |
| Legal Description | THAT PTN OF W 1/2 SW LY NWLY OF NE DIAG RD-LESS RD-SUBJ TO POWER LI ESMT REC IN VOL 329-D-85 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
The current owner of 4001 E Sunset Dr bought it in July 2002.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4001 E SUNSET DR, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-5713 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020705391 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 4001 E SUNSET DR, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-5713 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE TEXAS |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000802020 |
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| Date | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0802020 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2033 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4001 E Sunset Dr was $4,815.
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 | $4,815.00 | $588,784 Land $369,243 Building $219,541 | $588,784 Land $369,243 Building $219,541 |
| 2022 | $435,494 Land $263,098 Building $172,396 | $435,494 Land $263,098 Building $172,396 | |
| 2021 | $3,558.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4001 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 4001 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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