Whatcom County property record for 478 E Pole Rd, Lynden, WA 98264
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,586 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 1.02 acres (44,431 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,693 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 554506 |
| Primary APN | 554506 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,586 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,586 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
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| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 44,431 sqft (1.02 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 468 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 554506 |
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| Street Address | 478 E POLE RD |
| City | LYNDEN |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98264-9023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BURGRAFF SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 36 SHORT PLATS PG 47 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | BURGRAFF SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 502 E POLE RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9005 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 23, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 2018-0803412 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 478 E POLE RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9023 |
| Document Number | 2180803412 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 803412 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $6,502.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 502 E POLE RD LYNDEN WA 982649005, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9005 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 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 | $4,693.00 (+30.11%) | $535,546 (+14.64%) Land $285,319 Building $250,227 | $535,546 (+14.64%) Land $285,319 Building $250,227 |
| 2022 | $467,135 Land $203,150 Building $263,985 | $467,135 Land $203,150 Building $263,985 | |
| 2021 | $3,607.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 31 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1995–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2025 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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.
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 | POLE ROAD WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 1,960 people · EPA ID WA5368350 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| 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 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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