Whatcom County property record for 509 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA 98225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,304 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,374 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 380319-458380-0000 |
| Primary APN | 380319-458380-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,304 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,592 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,800 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Storage Building | 112 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 63648 |
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| Street Address | 509 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 | SQUALICUM PARK LOT 10 BLK 3-EXC NLY 200 FT THEREOF |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | SQUALICUM PARK |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 401 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4783 MISSION RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9583 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2010 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2010302274 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002865 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 509 E SUNSET DR, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-1925 |
| Document Number | 20210502865 |
| Map Reference | VOL 7 PG 1&2 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0502865 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, WHATCOM LAND TITLE CO INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 509 E SUNSET DR, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-1925 |
| Document Number | 20210502866 |
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| Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0502866 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 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 | $5,374.00 (+28.04%) | $676,282 (+16.52%) Land $285,408 Building $390,874 | $676,282 (+16.52%) Land $285,408 Building $390,874 |
| 2022 | $580,402 Land $244,944 Building $335,458 | $580,402 Land $244,944 Building $335,458 | |
| 2021 | $4,197.00 |
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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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 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.
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