Whatcom County property record for 488 River Rd, Lynden, WA 98264
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 4.05 acres (176,854 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,238 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 42381 |
| Primary APN | 42381 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,360 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 176,854 sqft (4.05 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Deck Area | 25 sqft |
| Patio Area | 25 sqft |
| Heating System | Wood Furnace |
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| Account Number | 42381 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 488 RIVER RD |
| City | LYNDEN |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98264-9441 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | TR IN GOVT LOT 7 DAF-BEAP IN CTR OF RIVER RD WH IS 4 RODS E OF W LI OF GOVT LOT 7-TH N 365 FT-TH ELY 360 FT-TH S 100 FT-TH W |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 10301 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 RIVER RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9441 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 5, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 2080300536 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Lynden School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,238.00 (-16.96%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $277,230 (-0.2%) Land $175,499 Building $101,731 | $509,393 (+45.81%) Land $364,200 Building $145,193 |
| 2022 | $277,793 Land $175,499 Building $102,294 | $349,359 Land $221,129 Building $128,230 | |
| 2021 | $2,695.00 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1983–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2026 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Pogozone powered by Neubeam Fixed Wireless | 40 / 7 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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