Whatcom County property record for 481 W Front St, Sumas, WA 98295
| Property Type | Race Track (Auto, Dog, Horse) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 1,840 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 4.84 acres (210,830 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,924 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 113024 |
| Primary APN | 113024 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,840 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,752 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 210,830 sqft (4.84 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 174 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Account Number | 113024 |
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| Street Address | 481 W FRONT ST |
| City | SUMAS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98295-9603 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Race Track (Auto, Dog, Horse) |
| Local Zoning Code | I |
| Legal Description | TR IN GOVT LOT 2 DAF-BEG AT A CASED MON MARKING NW COR OF GOVT LOT 2-TH S 89 DEG 15'22\ E ALG N LI OF GOVT LOT 2 1306.42 FT-T |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1067 |
| Census Tract | 10202 |
The current owner of 481 W Front St acquired it in July 2008.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 529 W FRONT ST, SUMAS, WA 98295-9625 |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2060904386 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 2080701685 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 481 W Front St was $4,924.
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 | $4,924.00 | $531,323 Land $383,527 Building $147,796 | $531,323 Land $383,527 Building $147,796 |
| 2022 | $359,260 Land $263,538 Building $95,722 | $359,260 Land $263,538 Building $95,722 | |
| 2021 | $4,719.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 481 W 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 481 W Front St 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.6% 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 | 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 98 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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