Whatcom County property record for 517 E Front St, Lynden, WA 98264
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,962 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.273 acres (11,901 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $665,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,954 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Line of Credit Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 589459 |
| Primary APN | 589459 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,962 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,290 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 640 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,280 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,901 sqft (0.273 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 480 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 535783 |
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| Street Address | 517 E FRONT ST |
| City | LYNDEN |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98264-1609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS72 |
| Legal Description | HAWLEY-LAWRENCES ADD TO LYNDEN ALL LOT 5-W 1/2 OF LOT 6 BLK 7 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAWLEY-LAWRENCES ADD TO LYNDEN |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 10303 |
Source: Whatcom County records · APN 589459
Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 517 E FRONT ST, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1609 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANNER BANK |
| Mar 04, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage INDUSTRIAL CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 04, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 04, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 25, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-0300567 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 517 E FRONT ST, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1609 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 01, 2023 |
| Title Company | WFG LENDER SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 517 E FRONT ST, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1609 |
| Document Number | 0000201158 |
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| Date | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0201158 |
| Name | BANNER BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | LYNDEN, WA 98264 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Mar 04, 2022 |
| Property Address | 517 E FRONT ST, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1609 |
| Document Number | 0000300567 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 46 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0300567 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 01, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/WA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WA |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $10,942.00 |
| 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 | 517 E FRONT ST, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1609 |
| Document Number | 0000300568 |
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| Date | Mar 04, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0300568 |
| Name | INDUSTRIAL CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2052 |
Source: Whatcom County records · Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Municipality | Lynden City |
| Unified School District | Lynden School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,954.00 (+30.27%) | $654,677 (+28.7%) Land $272,825 Building $381,852 | $654,677 (+28.7%) Land $272,825 Building $381,852 |
| 2022 | $508,701 Land $162,459 Building $346,242 | $508,701 Land $162,459 Building $346,242 | |
| 2021 | $3,803.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 26, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1990) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 1990 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.6% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Northwest Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 90 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | LYNDEN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 20,062 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Dec 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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