Whatcom County property record for 517 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 1,533 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 4.63 acres (201,683 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,614 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53315 |
| Primary APN | 53315 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,533 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,202 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,101 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,101 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 201,683 sqft (4.63 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Deck Area | 54 sqft |
| Storage Building | 1,140 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 53315 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 517 E SMITH RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9738 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | THAT PTN OF N 1/2 W 1/2 W 1/2 NW NW LY W OF LI DAF-BEG AT NW COR OF NW NW-TH S 88 DEG 39'34\ E ALG N LI OF NW NW 330 FT TO TP |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9738 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 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 | $5,614.00 (+93.92%) | $613,574 (+93.86%) Land $291,039 Building $322,535 | $709,164 (+3.89%) Land $386,629 Building $322,535 |
| 2024 | $2,895.00 (-1.36%) | $316,509 (-17.15%) Land $6,379 Building $310,130 | $682,640 (+26.51%) Land $372,510 Building $310,130 |
| 2022 | $382,004 Land $144,901 Building $237,103 | $539,593 Land $302,490 Building $237,103 | |
| 2021 | $2,935.00 |
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 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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