Whatcom County property record for 501 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA 98225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 980 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $319,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,887 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 536751 |
| Primary APN | 536751 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 980 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| Basement Area | 200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 200 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 684 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 129 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Storage Building | 678 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 536751 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 501 E SUNSET DR |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98225-1925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS10.0 |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 501 E SUNSET SHORT PLAT AS REC AF 2016-1002334 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 401 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4262 CRESTON WAY, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-4262 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016-1102857 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $4,887.00 (+31.8%) | $597,541 (+16.52%) Land $253,696 Building $343,845 | $597,541 (+16.52%) Land $253,696 Building $343,845 |
| 2022 | $512,824 Land $217,728 Building $295,096 | $512,824 Land $217,728 Building $295,096 | |
| 2021 | $3,708.00 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 106 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Lumen Technologies Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Radiate Holdings, T-Mobile USA.
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