Whatcom County property record for 519 Cherry St, Sumas, WA 98295
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,428 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,711 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,422 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 73539 |
| Primary APN | 73539 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 4,428 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 4,452 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
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| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,711 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | 73539 |
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| Street Address | 519 CHERRY ST |
| City | SUMAS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98295-9691 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | BG |
| Legal Description | JOHNSON'S ADD TO SUMAS S 40 FT OF LOTS 7-8-9 BLK 15-TOG WI 16 FT VAC ALLEY ADJ ON S |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 41 |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON'S ADD TO SUMAS |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 8 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1055 |
| Census Tract | 10202 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 102, SUMAS, WA 98295-0102 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2003 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 5, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2030801374 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Municipality | Sumas City |
| Unified School District | Nooksack Valley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,422.00 (-18.13%) | $153,516 (+19.73%) Land $32,729 Building $120,787 | $153,516 (+19.73%) Land $32,729 Building $120,787 |
| 2022 | $128,222 Land $22,848 Building $105,374 | $128,222 Land $22,848 Building $105,374 | |
| 2021 | $1,737.00 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 251 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 251 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 226 (2020–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 226 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | SUMAS WATER DEPT serves 2,157 people · EPA ID WA5384870 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 165 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Pogozone powered by Neubeam Cable | 250 / 35 |
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