Whatcom County property record for 511 E Chestnut St, Bellingham, WA 98225
| Property Type | Boarding House, Apartment Hotel |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5 ba · 3,900 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,040,927 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $7,434 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 592549 |
| Primary APN | 592549 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,900 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,664 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,756 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 147 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 44446 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 511 E CHESTNUT ST |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98225-5114 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Boarding House, Apartment Hotel |
| Local Zoning Code | RM1.0 |
| Legal Description | NEW WHATCOM NW 55 FT OF LOTS 9-10 BLK 93 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW WHATCOM |
| Legal Block | 93 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 10 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
511 E Chestnut St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2022.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-0602249 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 511 E CHESTNUT ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-5114 |
| Document Number | 0000602249 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 24 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0602249 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2023 |
| 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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The 2025 property tax bill for 511 E Chestnut St was $7,434.
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 | $7,434.00 | $909,064 Land $301,264 Building $607,800 | $909,064 Land $301,264 Building $607,800 |
| 2022 | $780,181 Land $258,552 Building $521,629 | $780,181 Land $258,552 Building $521,629 | |
| 2021 | $5,642.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 511 E Chestnut 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 511 E Chestnut 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 410 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.
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