511 40th St, Bellingham, WA 98229 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 511 40th St, Bellingham, WA 98229

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 2002
Lot Size0.218 acres (9,509 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$6,441 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2025 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN76908

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN76908
Alternative APNs
  • 370305 008481 0000
  • 21548

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,568 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,568 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 Area680 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area80 sqft
Deck Area240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air

Location & Zoning

Account Number76908
Street Address511 40TH ST
CityBELLINGHAM
StateWA
Zip98229-3028
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS12.0
Legal DescriptionLAZY E RANCH DIV #1A LOT 3
Legal Range03
Legal Township37
Legal Section05
Legal SubdivisionLAZY E RANCH DIV #1A
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Township / Civil DivisionBELLINGHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1016
Census Tract902

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Co-owner2 Co-owners on Record
Mailing Address511 40TH ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-3028
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany, Secondary Individual
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names4 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 23, 2002
Deed SaleAug 23, 2002
Prior SaleAug 23, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020803713
Last Transfer DateOct 16, 2025
Transfer Doc0001001223
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

October 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateOct 16, 2025
Property Address511 40TH ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-3028
Document Number0001001223
Map ReferenceAF 2010403968
Instrument DateOct 15, 2025
Instrument2025-1001223
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 28, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address511 40TH ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-3028

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$6,441.00 (+13.12%)$787,565 (+13.11%) Land $275,500 Building $512,065$787,565 (+13.11%) Land $275,500 Building $512,065
2024$5,694.00 (+38.04%)$696,275 (+17.5%) Land $297,466 Building $398,809$696,275 (+17.5%) Land $297,466 Building $398,809
2022$592,578 Land $253,164 Building $339,414$592,578 Land $253,164 Building $339,414
2021$4,125.00

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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