Whatcom County property record for 5600 Starry Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 4.73 acres (206,039 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,000,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,382 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 592711 |
| Primary APN | 592711 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 206,039 sqft (4.73 acres) |
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| Account Number | 25404 |
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| Street Address | 5600 STARRY RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9714 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | NLY PTN OF LOT C LLA TO LOTS C-D HEMNES SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 14 SHORT PLATS PG 8 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | HEMNES SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | C D |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 5604 STARRY RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9714 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-0602936 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5600 STARRY RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9714 |
| Document Number | 0000602936 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0602936 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $16,905.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5604 STARRY RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9714 |
| Document Number | 0000602937 |
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| Date | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0602937 |
| Name | UMPQUA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.37% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2032 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 9.37% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 9.37% |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Meridian School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,382.00 (-27.03%) | $172,764 (-9.93%) Land $172,764 | $172,764 (-9.93%) Land $172,764 |
| 2022 | $191,820 Land $191,820 | $191,820 Land $191,820 | |
| 2021 | $1,894.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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