Whatcom County property record for 424 Front St, Sumas, WA 98295
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,084 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,108 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale Sep 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 594122 |
| Primary APN | 594122 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,084 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,084 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 98761 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 424 FRONT ST |
| City | SUMAS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98295-9527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RH |
| Legal Description | TOWN OF SUMAS LOTS 20 THRU 23 BLK 12 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 41 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF SUMAS |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 21 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1070 |
| Census Tract | 10202 |
424 Front St is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1664 LEXI LOOP, LYNDEN, WA 98264-3916 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer GUARDIAN LAND TITLE, GUARDIAN NW TITLE |
| Sep 14, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer GUARDIAN LAND TITLE, GUARDIAN NW TITLE |
| May 20, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023-0901098 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 424 FRONT ST, SUMAS, WA 98295-9527 |
| Document Number | 0000901098 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0901098 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | GUARDIAN LAND TITLE, GUARDIAN NW TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,165.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2446 RIDGEWOOD CIR, FAIRFIELD, CA 94534-8641 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1664 LEXI LOOP, LYNDEN, WA 98264-3916 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 424 FRONT ST, SUMAS, WA 98295-9527 |
| Document Number | 0000901162 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0901162 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | GUARDIAN LAND TITLE, GUARDIAN NW TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,133.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 825 BRIGHTON CT, BURLINGTON, WA 98233-1431 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2446 RIDGEWOOD CIR, FAIRFIELD, CA 94534-8641 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 424 FRONT ST, SUMAS, WA 98295-9527 |
| Document Number | 0000502257 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | May 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0502257 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $805.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1465 BOON ST, SUMAS, WA 98295-9628 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 424 Front St was $3,108.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Municipality | Sumas City |
| Unified School District | Nooksack Valley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,108.00 | $335,391 Land $149,435 Building $185,956 | $335,391 Land $149,435 Building $185,956 |
| 2022 | $211,370 Land $93,072 Building $118,298 | $211,370 Land $93,072 Building $118,298 | |
| 2021 | $1,915.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 424 Front St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 251 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 251 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 226 (2020–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 226 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · other causes |
| 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 424 Front St 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 | 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 | SUMAS WATER DEPT serves 2,157 people · EPA ID WA5384870 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 146 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Pogozone powered by Neubeam Cable | 250 / 35 |
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