Whatcom County property record for 5126 Stromer Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,748 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 5.19 acres (226,076 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,275,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $10,232 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 390333-510297-0000 |
| Primary APN | 390333-510297-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,748 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,788 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,274 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,474 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,474 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 226,076 sqft (5.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 671 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 105438 |
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| Street Address | 5126 STROMER RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-7412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | LOT B MELS SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 9 SHORT PLATS PG 80 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | MELS SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
5126 Stromer Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2021.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of April 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5126 STROMER RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7412 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 9, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UMPQUA BANK |
| Dec 26, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Apr 13, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UMPQUA BK |
| Aug 2, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211787 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001203249 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5126 STROMER RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7412 |
| Document Number | 0001100185 |
| Map Reference | VOL 9 PG 80 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-1100185 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 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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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 300 N COMMERCIAL ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-4002 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5126 STROMER RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7412 |
| Document Number | 0000401787 |
| Map Reference | VOL 9 PG 80 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0401787 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $21,800.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1420 IRIS LN, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-8920 |
| Document Number | 0000401788 |
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| Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0401788 |
| Name | UMPQUA BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5126 STROMER RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7412 |
| Document Number | 2191203249 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1203249 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5126 STROMER RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7412 |
| Document Number | 2180401566 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 401566 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $12,554.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5126 STROMER RD BELLINGHAM WA 982267412, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7412 |
| Document Number | 2180401567 |
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| Date | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 401567 |
| Name | UMPQUA BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | TIGARD, OR 97224 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 12, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 5126 STROMER RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7412 |
| Document Number | 2170801789 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5126 STROMER RD BELLINGHAM WA 982267412, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7412 |
| Document Number | 2170801789 |
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| Date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 801789 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77056 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 15, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 5126 Stromer Rd was $10,232.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Meridian School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,232.00 | $1,136,731 Land $283,211 Building $853,520 | $1,136,731 Land $283,211 Building $853,520 |
| 2022 | $1,178,553 Land $439,908 Building $738,645 | $1,178,553 Land $439,908 Building $738,645 | |
| 2021 | $8,164.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5126 Stromer Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 risk around 5126 Stromer Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | DEER CREEK WATER ASSOC. private · serves 2,000 people · EPA ID WA5318418 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | 4 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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Xfinity.
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