Whatcom County property record for 537 E 3rd St, Sumas, WA 98295 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
| Square Footage | 2,198 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 41,382 sqft (0.95 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $423,250 (2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,178.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 410435-143166-0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Building Area | 2,198 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,850 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,262 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco Exterior |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 41,382 sqft (0.95 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | 312 sqft Deck |
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
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| Account Number | 186576 |
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| Street Address | 537 E 3RD ST |
| City | SUMAS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98295-9670 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT B MAPLE CREEK ESTATES SHORT PLAT NO 1 AS REC AF 2019-0702743 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 41 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAPLE CREEK ESTATES SHORT PLAT NO 1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Minor Civil Division | SUMAS |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 10202 |
Source: Whatcom County records · APN 410435-143166-0000
Assessment roll updated December 30, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 537 E 3RD ST, SUMAS, WA 98295-9670 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
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| Jun 11, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Dec 03, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EDWARD J GUTSCHMIDT |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jun 11, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 11, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20212152 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000402658 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 537 E 3RD ST, SUMAS, WA 98295-9670 |
| Document Number | 0000602152 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0602152 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, WHATCOM LAND TITLE CO INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,777.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Tax |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 537 E 3RD ST, SUMAS, WA 98295-9670 |
| Document Number | 0000602153 |
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| Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0602153 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 537 E 3RD ST, SUMAS, WA 98295-9670 |
| Document Number | 2201204114 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 03, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 3RD ST SUMAS WA 98295, SUMAS, WA 98295 |
| Document Number | 2201204114 |
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| Date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1204114 |
| Name | EDWARD J GUTSCHMIDT |
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| Address | 3280 HALVERSTICK RD, SUMAS, WA 98295-9739 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Whatcom County records · Assessment roll updated December 30, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
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| 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 | $5,178.00 (+6.3%) | $553,051 (+5.22%) Land $167,775 Building $385,276 | $553,051 (+5.22%) Land $167,775 Building $385,276 |
| 2024 | $4,871.00 (+424.33%) | $525,633 (+11%) Land $111,917 Building $413,716 | $525,633 (+11%) Land $111,917 Building $413,716 |
| 2022 | $473,552 Land $100,828 Building $372,724 | $473,552 Land $100,828 Building $372,724 | |
| 2021 | $929.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Whatcom County (53073C), updated May 26, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A |
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| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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