Whatcom County property record for 438 E 3rd St, Sumas, WA 98295 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Other |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
| Square Footage | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 14,810 sqft (0.339 acres) |
| Garage | Detached, 490 sqft |
| Tax Bill | $3,669.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 20945 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,344 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,344 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,344 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Interior Structure | Finished/Painted Interior Structure |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other Style |
| Exterior Material | Combination Exterior |
| Foundation Type | Block Foundation |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.339 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 490 sqft Garage |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 312 sqft Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air Heating |
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| Account Number | 20945 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 438 E 3RD ST |
| City | SUMAS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98295-9520 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOHNSON'S THIRD ADD TO SUMAS SUPP'L LOTS 10 THRU 13 BLK 11 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 41 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON'S THIRD ADD TO SUMAS |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 11 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Minor Civil Division | SUMAS |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 10202 |
Source: Whatcom County records · APN 20945
Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 566, SUMAS, WA 98295-0566 |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 2051004269 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Whatcom County records · Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Municipality | Sumas City |
| Unified School District | Nooksack Valley School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,669.00 (+25.95%) | $395,957 (+25.95%) Land $149,435 Building $246,522 | $395,957 (+25.95%) Land $149,435 Building $246,522 |
| 2024 | $2,913.00 (+14.59%) | $314,370 (+11%) Land $103,308 Building $211,062 | $314,370 (+11%) Land $103,308 Building $211,062 |
| 2022 | $283,221 Land $93,072 Building $190,149 | $283,221 Land $93,072 Building $190,149 | |
| 2021 | $2,542.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Whatcom County (53073C), updated May 26, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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