Whatcom County property record for 534 Sumas Ave, Sumas, WA 98295
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,287 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,486 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 523559 |
| Primary APN | 523559 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,287 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,287 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Deck Area | 300 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 523559 |
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| Street Address | 534 SUMAS AVE |
| City | SUMAS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98295-9703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RH |
| Legal Description | JOHNSON'S THIRD ADD TO SUMAS S 112 FT OF VAC BLK 8-TOG WI VAC W 1/2 FISK ST ABTG |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 41 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON'S THIRD ADD TO SUMAS |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1087 |
| Census Tract | 10202 |
Source: Whatcom County records · APN 523559
Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 534 SUMAS AVE, SUMAS, WA 98295-9703 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2150803186 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Whatcom County records · Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Municipality | Sumas City |
| Unified School District | Nooksack Valley 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 | $4,486.00 (+55.17%) | $484,056 (+200.24%) Land $176,605 Building $307,451 | $484,056 (+200.24%) Land $176,605 Building $307,451 |
| 2022 | $161,224 Land $93,072 Building $68,152 | $161,224 Land $93,072 Building $68,152 | |
| 2021 | $2,891.00 |
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 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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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: 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 |
| Declaration Networks Group Cable | 250 / 35 |
Based on FCC filings for 165 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 | SUMAS WATER DEPT serves 2,157 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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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