Whatcom County property record for 542 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,776 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 1.12 acres (48,787 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,029 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 390329-053020-0000 |
| Primary APN | 390329-053020-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,776 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,580 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Siding Sheathing |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 48,787 sqft (1.12 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 104675 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 542 E SMITH RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9738 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | S 183 FT OF E 1/2 W 1/2 W 1/2 SW-LESS RD-EXC PTN TO WHATCOM CO FOR RD DESC AF 960306106 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of October 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9738 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 8, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000701970 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Meridian School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,029.00 (+1.64%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,948.00 (+40.89%) | $564,633 (+24.07%) Land $287,333 Building $277,300 | $564,633 (+24.07%) Land $287,333 Building $277,300 |
| 2022 | $455,103 Land $203,963 Building $251,140 | $455,103 Land $203,963 Building $251,140 | |
| 2021 | $3,512.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | 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 37 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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