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4043 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 4043 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1921
Lot Size7.05 acres (307,098 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$482,500 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill$5,767 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN380310-089166-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN380310-089166-0000
Alternative APNs
  • 579676
  • 56603
  • 84499

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,584 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,584 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsFinished/Painted
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1921
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Exterior MaterialCombination
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area307,098 sqft (7.05 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area200 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area200 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchWood Porch
Porch Area140 sqft
Deck Area170 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number56603
Street Address4043 E SUNSET DR
CityBELLINGHAM
StateWA
Zip98226-5713
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR5A
Legal DescriptionGLENDALE SUBDIV TO NEW WHATCOM LOT 13-EXC PTN LY SLY OF MT BAKER HWY-ALL LOT 14-SUBJ TO ESMTS REC AF 779677-REC IN VOL 329-D-101 -AF 952759-1140461 EX 6894 9/1973
Legal Range03
Legal Township38
Legal Section10
Legal SubdivisionGLENDALE SUBDIV/NEW WHATCOM
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number13,14
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Township / Civil DivisionBELLINGHAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2029
Census Tract101

Owner

Source: Whatcom County records, as of April 2, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address4043 E SUNSET DR, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-5713
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 23, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 23, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 23, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20214249
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateApr 23, 2021
Property Address4043 E SUNSET DR, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-5713
Document Number0000404249
Map ReferenceVOL 3 PG 14
Instrument DateApr 22, 2021
Instrument2021-0404249
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 22, 2022
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, WHATCOM LAND TITLE CO INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$7,725.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4043 E SUNSET DR, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-5713

Mortgage

Document Number0000404250
DateApr 23, 2021
Instrument2021-0404250
Lender
NameUMPQUA BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyWhatcom County
Unified School DistrictBellingham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,767.00 (+43.67%)$617,073 (+25.37%) Land $299,314 Building $317,759$617,073 (+25.37%) Land $299,314 Building $317,759
2022$492,193 Land $238,740 Building $253,453$492,193 Land $238,740 Building $253,453
2021$4,014.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION
serves 141,127 people · EPA ID WA5305600
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2024
Lead3 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250

May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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