Whatcom County property record for 408 E Axton Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,276 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 4.86 acres (211,702 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $839 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 390319-393058-0000 |
| Primary APN | 390319-393058-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,276 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,372 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,638 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,638 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,638 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 211,702 sqft (4.86 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Storage Building | 1,200 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 103323 |
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| Street Address | 408 E AXTON RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9760 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 W 1/2 SE SE-EXC S 500 FT OF W 130 FT-EXC N 462 FT THEREOF-SUBJ TO ESMT REC AF 1325257-LESS RD |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
408 E Axton Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2005.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of September 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 408 E AXTON RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9760 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 22, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000503729 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 408 E AXTON RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9760 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NC, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001101142 |
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| Date | Nov 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-1101142 |
| Name | WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98227 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 408 E Axton Rd was $839 with a senior citizen's exemption, down 78.8% from the year before.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Meridian School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $839.00 (-78.81%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $720,308 (+59.44%) Land $357,204 Building $363,104 | $720,308 (+3.9%) Land $357,204 Building $363,104 |
| 2024 | $3,959.00 Disabled Person's exemption | $451,779 Land $189,284 Building $262,495 | $693,298 Land $344,160 Building $349,138 |
| 2022 | $451,779 Land $189,284 Building $262,495 | $569,242 Land $238,498 Building $330,744 | |
| 2021 | $4,405.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 408 E Axton Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 408 E Axton Rd is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | DEER CREEK WATER ASSOC. private · serves 2,000 people · EPA ID WA5318418 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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