Whatcom County property record for 514 E Myrtle St, Bellingham, WA 98225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,720 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $285,280 (Oct 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $8,124 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Mortgage Jun 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 491500 |
| Primary APN | 491500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,036 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,036 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 448 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 491500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 514 E MYRTLE ST |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98225-5527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM1.0 |
| Legal Description | NEW WHATCOM NW 53 FT OF SE 83 FT OF LOTS 15-16 BLK 89-TOG WI VAC SW 10 FT MYRTLE ST ABTG |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW WHATCOM |
| Legal Block | 89 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 16 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
The current owner of 514 E Myrtle St bought it in October 2011.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3547 LAKEWAY DR, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-2480 |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage WASHINGTON FEDERAL BANK |
| Jun 17, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage GINNY HANSEN |
| Jul 20, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2111001705 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 514 E MYRTLE ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-5527 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000701430 |
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| Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0701430 |
| Name | WASHINGTON FEDERAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98101 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 514 E MYRTLE ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-5527 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1001 E MAPLE ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-5228 |
| Document Number | 0000601917 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0601917 |
| Name | GINNY HANSEN |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 3016 MAYNARD PL, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 514 E MYRTLE ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-5527 |
| Document Number | 2170702282 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 3199 NORTHSHORE RD BELLINGHAM WA 982267861, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7861 |
| Document Number | 2170702282 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 702282 |
| Name | WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 514 E Myrtle St was $8,124.
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 | $8,124.00 | $993,331 Land $491,520 Building $501,811 | $993,331 Land $491,520 Building $501,811 |
| 2022 | $838,123 Land $414,720 Building $423,403 | $838,123 Land $414,720 Building $423,403 | |
| 2021 | $5,966.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 514 E Myrtle 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 514 E Myrtle 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 |
|---|
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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