Whatcom County property record for 481 E Alder Dr, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.249 acres (10,851 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $163,800 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,332 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 523476 |
| Primary APN | 523476 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 384 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,851 sqft (0.249 acres) |
| Deck Area | 336 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Account Number | 523476 |
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| Street Address | 481 E ALDER DR |
| City | SEDRO WOOLLEY |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98284-9520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2A |
| Legal Description | GLENHAVEN LAKES DIV NO 5 LOT 12 BLK 2 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 37 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | GLENHAVEN LAKES |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 807 |
481 E Alder Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 481 E ALDER DR, SEDRO WOOLLEY, WA 98284-9520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2150802802 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 481 E Alder Dr was $2,332 with a senior citizen's exemption.
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 | $2,332.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $321,905 Land $101,082 Building $220,823 | $399,293 Land $150,000 Building $249,293 |
| 2022 | $340,679 Land $106,977 Building $233,702 | $340,679 Land $106,977 Building $233,702 | |
| 2021 | $2,164.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 481 E Alder Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
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 481 E Alder Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | GLENHAVEN LAKES CLUB private · serves 1,780 people · EPA ID WA5328050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 3 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 116 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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