Whatcom County property record for 509 Texas St, Bellingham, WA 98225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,428 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,336 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23200 |
| Primary APN | 23200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,428 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 972 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 456 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Storage Building | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 23200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 509 TEXAS ST |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98225-3821 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM5.0 |
| Legal Description | FIRST ADD TO NEW WHATCOM LOT 10 BLK 316 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADD TO NEW WHATCOM |
| Legal Block | 316 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 501 |
509 Texas St, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Texas St was $4,336.
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 | $4,336.00 | $530,190 Land $253,696 Building $276,494 | $530,190 Land $253,696 Building $276,494 |
| 2022 | $455,022 Land $217,728 Building $237,294 | $455,022 Land $217,728 Building $237,294 | |
| 2021 | $3,290.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 509 Texas St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 509 Texas St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 605 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: T-Mobile.
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