518 13th St, Bellingham, WA 98225 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 518 13th St, Bellingham, WA 98225

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 944 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.089 acres (3,920 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill$7,340 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN45730

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN45730
Alternative APNs
  • 370201 145454 0000
  • 15979

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area944 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area944 sqft
2nd Floor Area324 sqft
Basement Area468 sqft
Unfinished Basement468 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialCombination
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area3,920 sqft (0.089 acres)
PorchPorch
Porch Area144 sqft
Deck Area522 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air

Location & Zoning

Account Number45730
Street Address518 13TH ST
CityBELLINGHAM
StateWA
Zip98225-6103
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS7.2
Legal DescriptionTOWN OF BELLINGHAM S 16 FT OF LOT 21-LOT 22 BLK 16
Legal Range02
Legal Township37
Legal Section01
Legal SubdivisionTOWN OF BELLINGHAM
Legal Block16
Legal Lot Number21
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Township / Civil DivisionBELLINGHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1037
Census Tract1102

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the South Hill Historic District
listed 2010 · 498 contributing resources · NRIS 09001296

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address3615 18TH ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-9348
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 14, 1999
Deed SaleMay 14, 1999
Deed Document Number1990501711
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Property Address518 13TH ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-6103
Document Number2200604955
Instrument DateJun 25, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 14, 2020
Title CompanyWHATCOM LAND TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipEstate

Mortgage

Document Number2200604955
DateJun 30, 2020
Instrument604955
Lender
NameWHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressPO BOX 9750, BELLINGHAM, WA 98227-9750
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 29, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
MunicipalityBellingham City
CountyWhatcom County
Unified School DistrictBellingham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$7,340.00 (+35.3%)$897,551 (+18.31%) Land $604,500 Building $293,051$897,551 (+18.31%) Land $604,500 Building $293,051
2022$758,651 Land $521,220 Building $237,431$758,651 Land $521,220 Building $237,431
2021$5,425.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION
serves 141,127 people · EPA ID WA5305600
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2024
Lead3 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink
Fiber
3,000 / 3,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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