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492 E Laurel Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 492 E Laurel Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,728 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size0.96 acres (41,818 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$256,701 (May 2018)
Tax Bill$457 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2018 Transfer
May 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN551121

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN551121
Alternative APNs
  • 390319 486301 0000
  • 103355

Interior

Building Area1,728 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Exterior MaterialMetal
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area41,818 sqft (0.96 acres)
Storage Building1,728 sqft

Location & Zoning

Account Number551121
Street Address492 E LAUREL RD
CityBELLINGHAM
StateWA
Zip98226-9774
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR5A
Legal DescriptionW 60 FT OF E 240 FT OF S 726 FT OF SE NE-EXC PTN TO WHATCOM CO FOR RD DESC AF 1162115-LESS RDS
Legal Range03
Legal Township39
Legal Section19
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Township / Civil DivisionFERNDALE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract10701

Owner

492 E Laurel Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2018.

Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address492 E LAUREL RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9774
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 2, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
May 18, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 2, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 2, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2018-0500236
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateMay 2, 2018
Property Address492 E LAUREL RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9774
Document Number2180500236
Instrument DateMay 2, 2018
Instrument500236
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 14, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address492 E LAUREL RD BELLINGHAM WA 982269774, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9774

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateMay 18, 2018
Property Address492 E LAUREL RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9774
Document Number2180502241
Instrument DateMay 2, 2018
Instrument502241
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 9, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address429 E LAUREL RD BELLINGHAM WA 982269774, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9774

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 492 E Laurel Rd was $457.

Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyWhatcom County
Unified School DistrictMeridian School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$457.00$52,225 Land $24,882 Building $27,343$52,225 Land $24,882 Building $27,343
2022$71,997 Land $46,318 Building $25,679$71,997 Land $46,318 Building $25,679
2021$580.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 492 E Laurel Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 492 E Laurel Rd 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 RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Xfinity.

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