503 40th St, Bellingham, WA 98229 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 503 40th St, Bellingham, WA 98229

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,387 sqft · built 2002
Lot Size0.218 acres (9,509 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$475,000 (Oct 2019)
Tax Bill$5,966 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN565582

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN565582
Alternative APNs
  • 370305 008495 0000
  • 21550

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,387 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,387 sqft
Interior WallsFinished/Painted
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2002
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialCombination
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area9,509 sqft (0.218 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area62 sqft
Deck Area272 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air

Location & Zoning

Account Number565582
Street Address503 40TH ST
CityBELLINGHAM
StateWA
Zip98229-3028
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS12.0
Legal DescriptionLAZY E RANCH DIV #1A LOT 1
Legal Range03
Legal Township37
Legal Section05
Legal SubdivisionLAZY E RANCH DIV #1A
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Township / Civil DivisionBELLINGHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1016
Census Tract902

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address503 40TH ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-3028
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 11, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 11, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 9, 2003
Deed Document Number2019-1001594
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

October 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateOct 11, 2019
Property Address503 40TH ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-3028
Document Number2191001594
Instrument DateSep 27, 2019
Instrument1001594
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 22, 2019
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$8,460.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address503 40TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 982293028, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-3028

Mortgage

Document Number2191001595
DateOct 11, 2019
Instrument1001595
Lender
NameCALIBER HM LOANS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressCOPPELL, TX 75019
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 10, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
MunicipalityBellingham City
CountyWhatcom County
Unified School DistrictBellingham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,966.00 (+54.8%)$729,581 (+31.8%) Land $275,500 Building $454,081$729,581 (+31.8%) Land $275,500 Building $454,081
2022$553,564 Land $253,164 Building $300,400$553,564 Land $253,164 Building $300,400
2021$3,854.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION
serves 141,127 people · EPA ID WA5305600
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2024
Lead3 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 347 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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