Whatcom County property record for 503 Cherry St, Sumas, WA 98295
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,664 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.064 acres (2,831 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $798 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 505724 |
| Primary APN | 505724 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,664 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 1,664 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Lot Area | 2,831 sqft (0.064 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Account Number | 505724 |
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| Street Address | 503 CHERRY ST |
| City | SUMAS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98295-9691 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | BG |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 CEEBEE SHORT PLAT AS REC AF 2071003012 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 41 |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | CEEBEE SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1055 |
| Census Tract | 10202 |
Source: Whatcom County records · APN 505724
Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 365 H ST, BLAINE, WA 98230-4109 |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | May 07, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 07, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 07, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2130500962 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 19, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 2130802174 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Whatcom County records · Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Municipality | Sumas City |
| Unified School District | Nooksack Valley School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $798.00 (-21.99%) | $86,124 (+15.27%) Land $25,005 Building $61,119 | $86,124 (+15.27%) Land $25,005 Building $61,119 |
| 2022 | $74,712 Land $15,565 Building $59,147 | $74,712 Land $15,565 Building $59,147 | |
| 2021 | $1,023.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 26, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 251 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 251 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 226 (2020–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 226 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Northwest Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Declaration Networks Group Cable | 250 / 35 |
Based on FCC filings for 165 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | SUMAS WATER DEPT serves 2,157 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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