Whatcom County property record for 500 13th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,194 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $8,877 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 86844 |
| Primary APN | 86844 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,194 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,194 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 350 sqft |
| Attic Area | 350 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,162 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,162 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
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| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 800 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Deck Area | 424 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 86844 |
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| Street Address | 500 13TH ST |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98225-6103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS7.2 |
| Legal Description | TOWN OF BELLINGHAM LOTS 13-14-N 17 FT OF LOT 15 BLK 16-TOG WI VAC S 10 FT FERRY ST ABTG LOT 13 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 37 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF BELLINGHAM |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 14 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 1102 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the South Hill Historic District listed 2010 · 498 contributing resources · NRIS 09001296 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | 2 Co-owners on Record |
| Mailing Address | 500 13TH ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-6103 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001002145 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Property Address | 500 13TH ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-6103 |
| Document Number | 0001002145 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 16 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-1002145 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 500 13TH ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-6103 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| Municipality | Bellingham City |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Bellingham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,877.00 (-14.51%) | $1,085,500 (-14.51%) Land $604,500 Building $481,000 | $1,085,500 (-14.51%) Land $604,500 Building $481,000 |
| 2024 | $10,384.00 (+34.37%) | $1,269,749 (+17.5%) Land $717,418 Building $552,331 | $1,269,749 (+17.5%) Land $717,418 Building $552,331 |
| 2022 | $1,080,644 Land $610,572 Building $470,072 | $1,080,644 Land $610,572 Building $470,072 | |
| 2021 | $7,728.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 |
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| 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 | CITY OF BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION serves 141,127 people · EPA ID WA5305600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 3,000 / 3,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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