Whatcom County property record for 517 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA 98225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,900 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $620,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,533 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41692 |
| Primary APN | 41692 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,900 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 760 sqft |
| Basement Area | 120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 120 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 702 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 41692 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 517 E MAPLE ST |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98225-5128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM2P1 |
| Legal Description | NEW WHATCOM NW 62.5 FT OF LOTS 9-10 BLK 92 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW WHATCOM |
| Legal Block | 92 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 10 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 517 E MAPLE ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-5128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023-0900574 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 517 E MAPLE ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-5128 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN, ROCKET CLOSE LLC RESIDENTIAL |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 517 E MAPLE ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-5128 |
| Document Number | 0001201023 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-1201023 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 517 E MAPLE ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-5128 |
| Document Number | 0000900574 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 24 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0900574 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/WA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WA |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $10,096.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 517 E MAPLE ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-5128 |
| Document Number | 0000900575 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0900575 |
| Name | ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
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 | $5,533.00 (+31.77%) | $676,628 (+16.52%) Land $277,480 Building $399,148 | $676,628 (+16.52%) Land $277,480 Building $399,148 |
| 2022 | $580,698 Land $238,140 Building $342,558 | $580,698 Land $238,140 Building $342,558 | |
| 2021 | $4,199.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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