Whatcom County property record for 4245 E 26th Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,212 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 19.5 acres (853,340 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $465,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $7,994 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 516511 |
| Primary APN | 516511 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,212 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,915 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,102 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 853,340 sqft (19.5 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Deck Area | 307 sqft |
| Patio Area | 266 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|
| Account Number | 516511 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4245 E 26TH AVE |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-7898 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | N 1/2 OF GOVT LOT 3 BEING NW SW-EXC N 20 FT OF W 900 FT THEREOF-TOG WI ESMT REC AF 1304596-EXC 50% OIL-GAS-MIN RTS AS RES AF |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
The current owner of 4245 E 26th Ave bought it in December 2014.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 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 Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4245 E 26TH AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7898 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2141200316 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4245 E 26th Ave was $7,994.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Mount Baker School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,994.00 | $1,029,499 Land $403,325 Building $626,174 | $1,029,499 Land $403,325 Building $626,174 |
| 2022 | $821,156 Land $321,703 Building $499,453 | $821,156 Land $321,703 Building $499,453 | |
| 2021 | $6,515.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4245 E 26th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 4245 E 26th Ave 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 93% of the US · lower than 95% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | Y-SQUALICUM WATER ASSN private · serves 260 people · EPA ID WA5399550 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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